Tax Senior Associate - Real Estate Funds & Real Estate Investment Trust

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​ Responsibilities:

Detail reviewing medium complex tax returns: Real estate fund, holding entity and property partnership returns (Form 1065); REIT (Form 1120-REIT); and corporate blockers (Form 1120)

Detail reviewing state and local tax returns, composite and withholding filings for client in the real estate industry

Reviewing quarterly and annual REIT Testing compliance

Meet client, internal and statutory deadlines

Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues

Develop, motivate, and train staff level and intern team members

Interact directly with clients and onshore teams handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.

Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

Other duties as assigned

Some travel may be required (varies based on location, line of business and client need)

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm in the real estate industry

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, EA or a licensed JD

Ability to work closely with clients and onshore teams to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements

Experience preparing and reviewing returns

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Accounting

CPA, or EA

Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm

Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance

Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation within the real estate industry; review experience a plus

Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus

Experience in dealing with real estate debt matters a plus

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