Tax Liaison Senior – Fiduciary and Estate – Remote

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As Senior Tax Liaison within PNC's Trust Tax Compliance organization, you will be based remotely within the PNC footprint.

Work may be performed from a quiet, confidential space in a home location, approved by PNC. This position may not be available in all geographic locations. This role requires that you hold and maintain either a CPA, or Enrolled Agent designation, or a JD degree. If you currently do not hold one of these credentials, you would need to successfully obtain one of these credentials within one year of your start date.

As a Senior Tax Liaison, you will work within the Fiduciary liaison team (trust tax) and the Estate Liaison team (estate settlement). You will work and communicate with an assigned group of tax preparers from an outside accounting firm and PNC Fiduciary Advisors who manage those accounts, serving as the Liaison between the two. Your responsibilities will include managing email flow, as well as handling new account openings as well as account closings.

You will ensure that new account are funded correctly, reviewing trust documents and prior years returns. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Coordinates with outside vendor who prepares tax returns in order to meet fiduciary compliance needs. Provides information required by outside vendor to prepare returns; consults with vendor regarding moderate to complex tax issues; and advises vendor of PNC’s position regarding tax preparation and filing matters. Acts as liaison between outside vendor and internal front office personnel. Reviews returns prepared by outside vendor prior to filing or as part of quality check of filed returns upon request.

Prepares appropriate tax forms for filing with federal, state and local jurisdictions as needed. As requested, may perform secondary review of tax returns of moderate to high complexity level. Reviews new accounts and codes for correct tax preparation. Works with outside vendor to ensure new accounts are properly coded and set up in tax preparation system. Reviews trust instruments, wills and other documents to ensure accounts are being reported and taxed properly.

Reviews assigned accounts for generation-skipping transfer tax issues and assists less experienced Tax Liaisons with these reviews. Assists outside vendor with tax notices and taxing authority audits and inquiries related to client accounts and works with vendor and in-house and external counsel in resolving issues. Reviews client account activity, receipts, disbursements, death notices, corporate reorganizations and exchanges, and other corporate actions in client accounts to ensure correct tax reporting by outside vendor.

Participates in in-house and external training to enhance technical knowledge and to maintain professional credentials and certifications. Serves as a resource to less experienced tax accountants on matters of routine and non-routine nature, including but not limited to account set up, generation-skipping transfer tax reviews, and account closings. As requested, may perform secondary review of outside prepared returns of moderate to high complexity level.

• Trust and Estate Tax experience
• Generation Skipping Tax review experience
• ability to analyze trust agreements for correct state filings and tax recording

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused
  - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk
  - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.

• Data Analytics
• Expense Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Tax Audits
• Tax Regulations
• Tax Research
• Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Audit And Compliance Function
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Information Capture
• Knowledge of a Specific Financial or Accounting System
• Problem Solving
• Tax Management

Bachelors Certifications Certified Public Accountant - AICPA, Enrolled Agent
- Internal Revenue Service Licenses No Required License(s)

Base Salary: $63,750.00 – $ Salaries may vary based on…