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Senior Accountant – Estates & Trusts

Belfint Lyons & Shuman, P.A

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United States

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Finance

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Job Description:

BLS is seeking a professional to join our growing Estates & Trusts Practice Group. Interested individuals must have experience and in-depth knowledge of estate and trust taxation including gift, estate, inheritance, and other fiduciary tax issues for individuals and entities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Preparing tax returns that include complex gift, estate, and fiduciary income for individuals and entities, including Forms 1041, 1041A, 5227, 990PF, 706, and 709
  • Providing guidance and advice on estate planning, anticipated or recent inheritance, lifetime charitable giving, and asset protection
  • Maintaining current knowledge of creating a trust and interpreting trust documents
  • Forecasting tax liability based on past and future transactions
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with client attorneys and financial advisors
  • Making inquiries to various tax authorities
  • Reviewing changes in work performed from prior years, considering changes in client’s accounting procedures and making adjustments to comply with changes in tax laws or accounting pronouncements
  • Conducting tax planning and consultations with clients
  • Mentoring new staff on assignments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent
  • 3-4 years accounting experience in a tax environment
  • CPA certification, or evidence of working towards certification
  • Broad tax knowledge on gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax issues
  • Ability to work both independently
What we offer:
  • Flexible work options available
  • Career advancement
  • Nurturing, open-door environment
  • Resources and tools needed to succeed
  • Ongoing training
  • Mentoring to guide you through your career

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 24, 2025

Work Type:
Remote work
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