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Responsible for interpretation and application of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax regulations to client accounts. Responsible for coordinating all tax reporting with Trust Company associates. Act as primary service partner liaison with CPAs for preparation and filing of various tax forms including processing of taxes due and refunds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assure compliance with tax related issues

Apply policies, procedures, regulations, etc. to assure compliance with tax regulations and management of tax liability oversight/control

Review various tax forms (1041, 990, 706, 5227, W-8, W-9, 1098, 1099, 1042, etc.) prepared by service partners

Provide support for inquiries regarding various tax forms and coordinate or provide resolution within guidelines of IRS regulations

Research, analyze and reconcile items, including communication with the IRS, for escalated tax and processing issues

Prepare, communicate, and process various reports relating to tax payments, tax fees, and cash requirements

Develop/cultivate networking contacts with peers and service partners

Identify and communicate resource needs for systems and workflow changes required to meet continuing objectives for business, regulators, and compliance

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Accounting and tax reporting concepts, practices, and procedures, including but not limited to fiduciary income tax, federal and state death tax, individual income tax, and generation skipping tax

Working knowledge of trust documents and wills/codicils as pertains to fiduciary income tax

Fundamental investment concepts, practices, procedures, and tax reporting infrastructure in the securities industry

Microsoft Office products

Various job functions within the department

Skills in:

Ability to conduct research independently

Ability to create and edit correspondence and documentation

Gathering and compiling information in relevant and efficient terms

Ability to prioritize and multi-task competing objectives in a processing, service-driven and deadline-oriented environment

Effective customer service, interpersonal, problem-solving, planning/organizational, oral/written communications, and administrative skills to interact with all levels of management, other associates, and counterparts at other firms

Ability to:

Operate standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases

Make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments

Detailed oriented and self-driven

Educational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

Four year degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent

Two to three years relevant experience in trust industry, tax preparation or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

CPA, EA Preferred but not required.

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