Tax Specialist – Trusts & Estates

Make Move; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Make Move is seeking a Tax Specialist focused on trusts and estates in Illinois. The role involves leading tax expertise, preparing and reviewing returns for trusts, estates, individuals, S corporations, and partnerships, and delivering direct client support on compliance and planning matters.

You will apply current federal and Illinois tax laws to complex scenarios, support estate and gift tax work, and contribute to high-quality service while developing specialist expertise and lasting client

Qualifications

• Has at least four years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of trust and estate taxation.
• Understands recent federal and Illinois tax legislation.
• Has experience with or knowledge of S Corporation, Partnership, and individual taxation.
• Brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Is interested in developing specialist expertise and building trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead or progressively assume responsibility for trust and estate taxation expertise within the firm.
• Prepare and review tax returns for trusts, estates, individuals, S Corporations, and Partnerships.
• Provide direct client support on tax compliance and planning matters.
• Apply current federal and Illinois tax laws to complex tax situations involving individuals and closely held businesses.
• Support taxation work across estate and gift taxes and related compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate, well-supported tax work and contribute to effective client service.

Skills

Trusts & Estates tax

Public accounting tax

Tax compliance

Client engagement

Job description

# Tax Specialist – Trusts & EstatesTax Jobs2026Full Time### Job DescriptionBring your public accounting tax experience to a role where your expertise in trusts and estates can make a lasting contribution. Our client is seeking a capable tax professional to work closely with clients and develop into a leading technical resource for trust and estate taxation.With exposure to individuals, closely held businesses, and a range of tax planning and compliance matters, this opportunity offers both professional variety and room for long-term career development.The Role* Lead or progressively assume responsibility for trust and estate taxation expertise within the firm.* Prepare and review tax returns for trusts, estates, individuals, S Corporations, and Partnerships.* Provide direct client support on tax compliance and planning matters.* Apply current federal and Illinois tax laws to complex tax situations involving individuals and closely held businesses.* Support taxation work across estate and gift taxes and related compliance requirements.* Maintain accurate, well-supported tax work and contribute to effective client service.The Ideal Candidate* Has at least four years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns.* Demonstrates a strong understanding of trust and estate taxation.* Understands recent federal and Illinois tax legislation.* Has experience with or knowledge of S Corporation, Partnership, and individual taxation.* Brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.* Is interested in developing specialist expertise and building trusted client relationships.If you’re looking for a tax role that combines specialist development, direct client engagement, and long-term professional opportunity, this position is worth considering.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Submit your CV to [e-mail] our website for more exciting career opportunities: https://make-move.com/