Trusts & Estates Accounting Paralegal – Syracuse

Hancock Estabrook, LLP, a respected full-service law firm in Central New York, is seeking a full-time accountant with at least two years of experience to join its growing Trusts and Estates Department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing accountings, fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns and Federal and NYS estate tax returns
• Preparing Surrogate Court asset inventories
• Marshalling, organizing, and analyzing asset information for tax planning
• Preparing asset summary spreadsheets
• Coordinating and working with attorneys on case management

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of accounting experience required
• Accounting degree preferred
• Experience in managing matters and maintaining case organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

Hancock Estabrook offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; 35-hour work week; group-term life insurance; LTD insurance at no cost. Training and professional development opportunities provided along with the opportunity to work with a diverse client base within an environment of teamwork and collaboration.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-90,000 annually and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Hr@hancocklaw.com

Hancock Estabrook, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V