Tax Accountant II (TA II), Fiduciary Tax Services (FTS)

Job Description:

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Tax Accountant II (TA II), Fiduciary Tax Services (FTA) -

This job is responsible for providing technical fiduciary expertise to Private Bank client teams, focused on differentiating client service and expanding client relationships. Key responsibilities include providing accurate and timely tax reporting for assigned accounts and conducting tax research to resolve complex tax issues. Job expectations include complying with client focused service standards, bank standards and policies, and federal and state fiduciary tax reporting requirements.

Provides technical fiduciary tax expertise to Private Bank client teams focused on differentiating client service and expanding client relationships. Insures all tax responsibilities required of assigned accounts are fulfilled, achieving client focused service standards and complying with bank standards and policies, and federal and state tax laws. Generally responsible for the more complex fiduciary tax matters related to charitable trusts. Provide timely and accurate tax reporting for charitable trusts including preparation of returns for Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations and Split Interest Trusts.  Candidate will provide tax information including Minimum Required Distributions (for Foundations), annualize estimates as needed, respond to correspondence from taxing authorities, and other tax matters related to charitable trusts. Proactively identify opportunities to contact Trust Officers regarding tax matters to enhance client services. Maintain knowledge of tax law changes related to charitable trusts and increase knowledge through training. Take personal responsibility for career development.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with team members to provide technical tax expertise and ensures assigned accounts are fulfilled to achieve client service standards
• Prepares complex federal and state individual income tax returns and gift tax returns
• Complies with bank standards and policies, federal and state tax law, and client service standards
• Acts as a tax technical resource for Private Bank client teams

Skills:

• Account Management
• Attention to Detail
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Relationship Building
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Issue Management
• Record Keeping
• Risk Management
• Tax Administration
• Business Process Analysis
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Management
• Prioritization

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110), US - RI - Providence - 1 Financial Plaza (RI1537)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$75,900.00 - $102,900.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.