Estate Specialist/Tax Accountant
Ballard Spahr • Minneapolis, MN5d • $115,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid
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Estate Specialist/Tax Accountant
Ballard Spahr•Minneapolis, MN
•$115,000 - $150,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth. We are seeking an experienced Estate Specialist/Tax Accountant to support the tax and estate planning needs of clients within our Private Client Services practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized tax professional with deep experience in fiduciary, estate, gift, and income tax matters who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the Minneapolis office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required, though 5 years preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication abilities.
- Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
- Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
- Strong mathematical proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Legal or professional services experience is preferred.
- CPA or Enrolled Agent designation strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Federal and State fiduciary income tax returns, including individual and partnership tax returns, partnership accounting, and calculation of individual estimated tax payments and liquidity estimates.
- Prepare Federal and State estate and gift tax returns.
- Prepare trust accountings, including conservatorship and estate accountings filed with the appropriate courts.
- Prepare foundation tax returns, including Forms 990-PF and applications for recognition of exemption (Form 1023).
- Monitor and remain current on relevant tax law developments and regulatory changes.
- Prepare probate and related filings.
- Gather information and coordinate valuation of decedents’ assets.
- Oversee fiduciary accounting and bookkeeping functions.
Benefits
- Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
- Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
- Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
- Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
- Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm’s website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
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