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Tax Services Senior Analyst – EY EDGE – Fiduciary Trust Tax Services

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Job description



Tax Services Senior Analyst – EY EDGE – Fiduciary Trust Tax Services  

 

EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (“FSO”) that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams havebeen at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!

FSO and EY EDGE is made up of a team of professionals providing specialized tax technical services to both US and global clients. EDGE stands for Exceptional Delivery and Growth Engine because this team operates in a technical environment with deep process and service delivery experience that distinguishes EY in the marketplace.  

 

The Opportunity 

When you join EY EDGE, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute — building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes with producing high-quality, valued work and advice. 

 

Your Key Responsibilities 

You’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks, supporting client engagements by participating in day-to-day interactions with team members, providing a quality work product and driving delivery of services to meet deadlines.  You will serve as a trusted advisor and role model for our people across multiple teams, research tax law issues, provide advice and assistance to help clients understand risks and potential needs for additional tax advisory or compliance services.   

 

Responsibilities include  

·  Performing tax research and preparing written tax advice 
·  Preparing tax information statements and tax returns including complex Forms 1041 and state income tax returns for trusts and estates 
·  Reviewing and interpreting wills and trust documents to determine fiduciary tax reporting requirements confirm beneficiary allocations, and identify matters that may require additional research and review by a subject matter professional such as determination of state tax nexus.   
·  Analyzing proper tax treatment of various transactions, learning to identify, review and confirm accuracy in tax reporting  

·  Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables to support informed decision-making concerning required tax reporting 

 

You will support the Fiduciary/Trust Tax Services practice with the preparation and delivery of tax information statements, tax returns and related reporting for agency, custody and fiduciary accounts for tax compliance engagements with banks, wealth management firms, trust companies and law firms.  You’ll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.  

 

 

Skills and attributes for Success 

·  Collaborate with clients and colleagues to analyze tax issues, determine alternative methods of problem-solving and arrive at recommendations 
·  Support managers, senior managers and PPEDs with reconciling returns, e-filing returns, and validating data in the tax system 
·  Communicate with client tax liaisons, client trust administration teams and client trust officers to gather required information, to share information to support informed decision-making, and obtain instruction or authorization necessary for timely, accurate production of tax information statements, tax returns and related reporting 
·  Support billing and collections for tax compliance and related services and participating in the process of contract renewals and new business pursuits 

·  Communicate complex tax issues to colleagues, clients and non-tax professionals to enable evaluation and review of tax compliance requirements central to fulfilling fiduciary tax reporting obligations 
·  Responsible for training less experienced team members on administrative tasks and tasks supporting the tax compliance process 

 

To qualify for the role you must have  

·  Bachelor degree or equivalent experience (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred) 

·  Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional services or tax services organization and preparing federal and state fiduciary income tax returns  
·  Proficient in computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of trust accounting systems and tax software applications, including ONESOURCE™ Trust Tax 
·  Experience preparing income tax returns with complex pass-through investments, read and interpret trust agreements 
·  Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, assist with a variety of projects of varying degrees of complexity 
·  Knowledge of taxation, trusts and estates, wealth planning and fiduciary income taxation 

·  Demonstrated  technical expertise in fiduciary accounting matters 
·  Build effective relationships with our clients, understand their unique needs to provide tailored services.  Manage workflow effectively to comply with clients’ needs and expectations and complete special projects 
·  Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills  
·  Commit to periodic travel (10-15%) 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

·  CPA or EA certification or membership in The Bar desired, but not required 
·  Thorough knowledge tax compliance, information reporting rules, fiduciary and/or income tax law and concepts required to prepare US federal and state tax information statements and tax returns  
·  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
·  The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members 

 

What we look for  

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence. 

 

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus 12 observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry 
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

 

About EY 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 


Make your mark. Apply today 

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. 

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