Tax Officer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Tax Officer for an opportunity in New York NY 10005!

Position Title: Tax Officer

Location: New York NY 10005

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 03+ months with a high possibility to extend

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

• Review federal and state estate, fiduciary, individual, and entity tax returns. Tax preparation of the returns will also be required, as needed.
• Research and analyze tax questions and stay informed regarding new or proposed changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Provide input to the development of tax planning strategies.
• Advise Trust Officers, Relationship Managers, attorneys, and accountants on tax matters which affect the management of accounts.
• Develop and review tax plans to minimize overall estate and income taxes, with support from the Senior Tax Officer.
• Analyze tax matters and drive appropriate business decisions by making recommendations and involving key business resources.
• Ensure that records and information pertinent to taxes and trust accounts are properly maintained through maintenance of tax work paper files.
• Create financial statements and perform bookkeeping entries for individuals and entities like partnerships, corporations, and private foundations.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with Knowledge of CCH ProSystem
• CPA preferred
• Ability to effectively articulate complex tax provisions and tax planning strategies
• Strong technical tax knowledge and experience
• Strong understanding of portfolio accounting and related systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word
• Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks
• Ability to utilize tax research software to perform tax research

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228392 when responding to this ad.