Tax Associate

Aston Carter • Baltimore, MD • 2h ago

Tax Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Tax Accountant to organize and evaluate tax return data for trusts and private foundations. You will facilitate the timely filing of trust and foundation tax returns in collaboration with a big four accounting firm and execute tax payments on behalf of clients. This role requires effective communication and coordination with outside tax accountants to review and analyze federal and state fiduciary tax and informational returns for non-grantor trusts, private foundations, supporting organizations, and charitable split-interest trusts.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with CPAs and attorneys to analyze and answer questions concerning partnership K-1s, trust beneficiary K-1s, and grantor tax letters.

Maintain correspondence with the IRS and various state taxing authorities.

Coordinate and communicate with private client relationship advisors, strategic advisors, portfolio managers, and outside custodians to achieve optimal reporting and client service.

Recommend tax-efficient strategies by researching federal, state, and local taxation issues.

Provide expertise in the review, interpretation, and implementation of new or revised tax laws and explain tax law and implications to others.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Research and complete special projects as they arise, demonstrating creativity and strategic thinking.

Essential Skills

Reconciliation, high net worth tax and estate planning family law.

1 - 3 years of experience, but open to candidates with no experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related program.

CPA license or significant progress towards licensure (2+ passed sections of the CPA Exam).

Experience with partnership tax accounting, private equity, and investment partnerships.

Proficiency with tax research and strong accounting and analytical skills.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Advanced degree (law or master's in taxation) or enrollment in an advanced degree program is highly desired.

Prior experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Trust Tax.

Experience analyzing and researching partnership operating agreements.

Familiarity with reviewing and researching trust instruments is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires working on-site five days a week in an office location

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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