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Estate & Trust Associate/Senior

Confidential Client•Legal & Professional Services
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$77,364
Abilene, Texas
2 Days Ago

The Estate & Trust Associate/Senior at Confidential Client is responsible for preparing estate and trust tax returns, estimates, and projections while collaborating closely with the tax team. This role emphasizes hands-on training, problem-solving, and client-focused service, offering opportunities for professional growth including CPA exam preparation and exposure to complex tax projects.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

  • Prepare estimates, projections, and tax returns with a focus on estate and trust matters.
  • Organize and maintain clear work papers, keep an open-items list, and perform a self-review before submission.
  • Analyze, interpret, and research tax issues specific to estates and trusts based on client circumstances.
  • Collaborate closely with Seniors, Managers, and other tax team members on client deliverables.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to internal reviewers and, when appropriate, to clients.
  • Manage multiple priorities and meet charge-hour and realization expectations while delivering accurate work products.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with appropriate accounting hours.
  • Foundational understanding of tax law, specifically estate and trust taxation.
  • For Associate level: entry-level candidates accepted; for Senior level: 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship.

What Success Looks Like

  • Strong problem-solving skills and timely, clear communication.
  • High level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Initiative and a collaborative, positive attitude that builds trust with the team.
  • Accountability for quality, thoroughness, and meeting deadlines.
  • Comfortable working autonomously under pressure and retaining lessons from prior engagements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn firm-specific software.

Development & Growth

  • Hands-on training with estate & trust work from day one.
  • Regular interaction and mentorship from Seniors, Managers, and Partners.
  • Exposure to multiple service lines and client types.
  • Access to departmental trainings and professional publications.
  • Support to begin studying for and taking the CPA exam.
  • Opportunities to take on increasingly complex clients and projects.

Compensation

  • Estimated pay: $77,364 per year (estimated).

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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