Fiduciary Accountant

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and approximately 1,775 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.

Taft is seeking an experienced Fiduciary Accountant to join our dynamic team of legal professionals in our Denver office.

The Fiduciary Accountant applies the principles of fiduciary accounting to review and analyze financial information and prepare income, estate, and gift tax returns.

Responsibilities:

Prepares and files Federal and state estate tax and gift tax returns
Prepares and files Federal and state fiduciary income tax returns
Prepares estate and trust accountings
Prepares informational returns for tax-exempt entities
Estate and gift tax planning (actuarial and interest computations, i.e., QPRTs, GRATs, CRATs and CLUTs)
Maintains and updates estate and trust accounts and records (tax information)
Responds to IRS and state tax agency audit inquiries
Assists with estate administration tasks as needed, including probate filings, inventories, assist with collecting assets and distributing to beneficiaries

Minimum Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License or Enrolled Agent
3+ years of experience working in a trust and estate practice at a law firm, CPA firm, or bank
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task, while working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to establish good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other staff

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $75,300 – $130,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Date Posted: 1/1/2025

Deadline to Apply: 6/1/2025

Interested candidates may apply here.

Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.