Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP · 10 hours ago
Fiduciary Accountant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Fiduciary Accountant to prepare tax and information returns for clients including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable foundations. The role involves maintaining detailed financial records, assisting attorneys with trust and estate administration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assists trusts & estates attorneys in the administration of trusts, estates and charitable foundations
Prepares Federal and State estate tax returns including valuing assets, organizing deductions and computing accruals
Prepares Federal and State fiduciary income tax returns for all types of trusts, including charitable remainder unitrusts, and estates
Prepares information returns for charitable organizations
Calculates executor's and trustee’s commissions
Maintains detailed financial records (including asset and cash ledgers) of all transactions of estates and trusts from inception to termination
Maintains the checkbooks for trusts and estates
Prepares detailed estate and trust accountings for judicial and non judicial settlement
Calendars and calculates all taxes due including estimated income taxes and prepares interrelated tax calculations
Participates and assists in Federal and State audits of tax returns
Provides continuous financial information to attorneys and paralegals in the trusts and estates department as requested concerning cash and asset balances available for payment of expenses, taxes, and bequests
Maintains and organizes tax and accounting files
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 2-5 years experience as a fiduciary accountant at a law firm or public accounting firm
Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills
Must be able to maintain precise accurate financial records on multiple matters on a current basis
Must be able to adhere to strict time deadlines
Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as ProSystems, Omega, FAS, Super Forms, and Number Cruncher
Availability to work additional hours, as needed
Preferred
CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision care
401(k)
Substantial health club discounts
Company
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Cravath has been known as one of the premier U.S. law firms for two centuries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Franchetti
Chief Information Officer
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