Sr Trust Tax Analyst

Trust Tax Analyst The Trust Tax Analyst role partners with internal wealth management business partners and external vendor partners to facilitate the implementation, administration, and processing of various IRS and state agency fiduciary tax forms and filings. This job builds strong relationships with internal partners, external vendor partners, and various taxing agencies to provide accurate and timely processing of tax forms and filings.

This job will identify and communicate operational strategies and efficiency opportunities to senior leadership which has a direct impact on business results. This job will provide superior customer service and specialized subject matter expertise to tax clients.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver superior customer service and specialize subject matter expertise to tax clients.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to the wealth management business in the areas of income, estate, gift, and fiduciary tax.
• Communicate with senior leadership team to provide operational strategies and efficiency opportunities.
• Represent the business to various taxing agencies, including federal, state, and local.
• Serve as liaison between outside tax preparation vendor and TIAA by sharing of information, collaborating on preparation of 1041s, 990s, and 5227s; and assist with inputting of various tax-related information into software programs and TIAA systems.
• Participate in various projects to support TIAA and business initiatives, including strategic planning to evolve TIAA's tax offering.
• Responsible for the analysis of GST trusts in partnership with the business.
• Support the preparation and implementation of tax filings of trusts and estates.
• Understands features and benefits of TIAA's products and investment strategies.
• Remain current and educate others in business of fiduciary tax regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Required:

• 3+ years of 1041 preparation experience

Preferred experience:

• 5+ years of 1041 preparation
• CPA or Enrolled Agent
• One Source
• Trust tax payment
• Experience responding to 1041 IRS and state notices

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Related Skills

Client Relationship Management, Commercial Mindset, Consultative Communication, Ethical Conduct, Executive Presence, Investment Strategy Acumen, Legal Acumen, Portfolio Management, Tax, Technical Writing, Trusts

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $65,300/yr - $91,400/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values:
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