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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP · 21 hours ago

Fiduciary Accountant

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a law firm seeking a Fiduciary Accountant who applies principles of fiduciary accounting to analyze financial information and prepare tax returns. The role involves preparing and filing estate and gift tax returns, maintaining estate and trust accounts, and responding to audit inquiries.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepares and files Federal and state estate tax and gift tax returns

Prepares and files Federal and state fiduciary income tax returns

Prepares estate and trust accountings to be filed in the Surrogate’s Court for judicial settlement

Prepares informational returns for tax exempt entities

Estate and gift tax planning (actuarial and interest computations i.e., QPRTs, GRATs, CRATs and CLUTs)

Maintains and updates estate and trust accounts and records (tax information)

Deals directly with attorneys in the Estates and Personal Group

Responds to IRS and NYS audit inquiries

Qualification

ExcelOMEGA accounting softwareWolters Kluwer Pro SystemsEstateTrust experiencePowerPointCommunication skillsDetail orientedTeamwork

Required

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Proficient in OMEGA accounting software and Wolters Kluwer Pro Systems tax software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities

Must be able to work independently with the ability to establish and build partnerships in a team environment

Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in estate and trust environment (law firm preferred)

Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax

Benefits

Overtime pay

Discretionary bonuses

Other benefits

Company

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world.

Founded in 1879

Manhattan, NYC, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sullcrom.com

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