Tax Administrator
- Recruiter
- Northern Trust
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Unspecified
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2022
- Ref
- 102634
- Job role
- Accountant, Accounts payable/receivable, Tax
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Tax Administrator, Fiduciary Income Tax Services, Chicago, IL
The Global Client Tax Services Group provides tax preparation and reporting services to affluent individuals and families, foundations, endowments, estates, and corporations. This position will focus on fiduciary trust accounting and trust tax return preparation for trust clients.
Major Duties
- Manages an account load requiring preparation, review of transactions, review of trust documents and processing of Forms 1041, 5498, 1099-B, INT, R and MISC in compliance with applicable tax laws.
- Prepares tax work papers used to complete all required federal and state tax returns including extensions, if applicable.
- Calculates required federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments.
- Reviews, prepares and consults on tax products, compliance issues, and planning and research projects.
- Assists with client communication and addressing client inquires that deal with complex tax and accounting issues.
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients, colleagues, third parties and tax authorities.
- Familiarity with Thomson ONE SOURCE is a plus.
- Adaptable and analytical thinker.
- Work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
- Intellectual curiosity, initiative, personal organization, motivation, and ownership of one’s work.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, predominantly Excel.
The successful candidate will benefit from having the following competencies:
- 1-3 years of prior tax experience preferred, but not necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- CPA or Master of Science in Taxation (MST) preferred, but not necessary.
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America’s best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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