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Sr. Trust Tax Accountant II

Grand Rapids, MI, USFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Prepare fiduciary tax returns (Forms 1041, 1099, 5227, 990, 1065, 706, etc.) for approximately 750 complex trust and estate accounts and serve as a tax subject matter expert for Trust Officers and Wealth Management Advisors.

Role type

Senior individual contributor trust tax accountant

Builds

Fiduciary income tax returns, ancillary client returns, and tax projections

Domain

Banking / Wealth & Asset Management / Fiduciary Taxation

Required skills

Fiduciary accounting, complex tax return preparation, trust and estate planning, tax law research, tax software proficiency, audit trail documentation, risk management, client advisory

Preferred skills

CPA, EA, or MBA, mentoring staff, training development

Technologies

Tax return preparation software, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Prepare complex fiduciary income tax returns and ancillary returns (gift, estate, charitable), review work of less experienced staff, advise Portfolio Managers and Trust Officers on tax implications, research Federal/State/Local tax issues, respond to client and IRS inquiries, provide timely feedback to team members, mentor interns and junior staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities