Overview
There is enormous potential for growth and advancement in your accounting career with CST Group. This position involves working with a team of professionals on estate, trust, and gift tax engagements; working directly with individuals and business owners; research and problem solving, and management of a portfolio of fiduciary, individual and business clients. Position offers professional growth to management within our firm.
As a member of our firm, you will assume “hands-on” client responsibilities and consulting to our diversified client base. Successful candidate should be highly motivated to advance in their accounting career; be detail oriented and have a strong desire for growth in the accounting profession; be flexible and adaptable to change as the firm grows; exhibit a “team” mindset and be ready to contribute to the CST team.
As a Senior Tax Associate, you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:
- Preparing a variety of tax returns for multiple clients including, estate, trust, gift, and individuals as well as fiduciary accountings.
- Demonstrating passion for this unique tax area.
- Identifying tax planning and consulting opportunities.
- Researching estate, gift and trust related issues.
- Developing a relationship with and maintaining contact with clients.
- Proactively communicating with other staff assigned to the projects.
- Working on complex accounting and/or tax issues.
- Serving as a resource for CST partners and principals on estate, trust and gift matters for their clients.
- Being mentored in performing estate tax/family planning and learning from experienced team members.
Qualifications
- MS in Taxation, MPA or BS in Accounting preferred.
- Must have CPA license or in the process of obtaining and 2-3 years of public accounting experience.
- Excellent client service skills, strong communication skills and leadership ability.
Experience
- Estate, Trust, and Gift Tax engagements with a Public Accounting firm including preparation and review.
- Working directly with estate trust and gift tax clients, high net worth individuals, and business owners.
- Project management skills.
- CCH Engagement and ProSystems Tax software (a plus).
CST provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.