Fiduciary Tax Administrator

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The Fiduciary Tax Administrator is responsible for trust and estate tax law, including managing workflows and preparing and reviewing trust income tax returns (Forms 1041, 990, 5227, and 1099). The role requires understanding asset income taxability, strong written and verbal communication with non‑tax professionals, a commitment to exceptional internal and external client service, and the ability to multitask and manage tax volume under competing priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate fiduciary tax tasks, processes, and team workflows across volume
• Ability specialized specific tax law areas
• Trust, estate , IRAs, & GST taxation background
• Project management for special client and organizational projects
• Review account documents for assigned accounts
• Manage and maintain assigned accounts for timely, accurate tax reporting
• Mitigate client, administrator, and internal inquiries, support trust, and investment teams
• Respond to tax notices and work directly with tax authorities and vendors
• Provide tax training across organization when required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Accounting degree; (CPA/EA or in progress)
• 3+ years tax experience or 2+ trust tax experience
• Advanced Excel/data skills to manage large data sets, including functions and interactive worksheets
• Access database and Power BI experience (plus)
• Proficiency in OneSource Trust Tax software
• Experience with trust accounting income/principal concepts (SWP/SEI)
• Experience with tax research software and capital changes

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The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.  We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers.  We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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