Tax Specialist – Trusts & Estates

Job Description

Bring your public accounting tax experience to a role where your expertise in trusts and estates can make a lasting contribution. Our client is seeking a capable tax professional to work closely with clients and develop into a leading technical resource for trust and estate taxation.

With exposure to individuals, closely held businesses, and a range of tax planning and compliance matters, this opportunity offers both professional variety and room for long-term career development.

The Role

• Lead or progressively assume responsibility for trust and estate taxation expertise within the firm.
• Prepare and review tax returns for trusts, estates, individuals, S Corporations, and Partnerships.
• Provide direct client support on tax compliance and planning matters.
• Apply current federal and Illinois tax laws to complex tax situations involving individuals and closely held businesses.
• Support taxation work across estate and gift taxes and related compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate, well-supported tax work and contribute to effective client service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has at least four years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of trust and estate taxation.
• Understands recent federal and Illinois tax legislation.
• Has experience with or knowledge of S Corporation, Partnership, and individual taxation.
• Brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Is interested in developing specialist expertise and building trusted client relationships.

If you’re looking for a tax role that combines specialist development, direct client engagement, and long-term professional opportunity, this position is worth considering.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submit your CV to finance.careers@make-move.com.

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