Staff Tax Accountant

Description

The Tax Analyst is primarily responsible for managing tax compliance and projects, focusing heavily on pass-through tax laws and real estate methodologies. Key duties involve the preparation of federal and state pass-through tax returns and associated workpapers, identifying and resolving complex tax issues, and conducting research for strategic tax planning opportunities for the company’s real estate portfolio.

• Stay current with new tax laws and regulations.
• Planning and researching of federal and state income tax issues.
• Work with accounting department for job closures from work in progress for tax benefit maximization
• Tax projections, audits and examination of taxable entities.
• Prepare estimated tax payments
• Prepare Federal and multi-state pass-through tax returns.
• Review property expenditures to maximize tax benefits
• Work with accounting department in maintaining depreciation system within book, state, federal and alternative minimum tax requirements.
• Structure and document transactions to maximize tax objectives.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable and experienced in software-based tax compliance systems.
• Valid Driver License.
• Very proficient in Excel.
• Experience in individual, estate and trust taxation is a plus.
• Current experience in pass-through, corporate and individual taxation, preferably with a focus in commercial real estate.
• CPA certificate (or CPA Eligible).
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Possess a positive outlook with ability to stay organized and efficient under pressure
• Able to organize complex facts or data into manageable form.
• A minimum of 3 years public accounting or related experience
• Proficient in Windows based environment (MS Word, Excel).
• Graduate degree in taxation or accounting a definite plus.
• Ability to identify and pursue alternative solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance is required.
• Have current working knowledge of tax depreciation methods and issues
• Knowledge of section 263A and ability to review calculations of capitalized interest.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present ideas and clearly communicate strategies.

Benefits

Schnitzer Properties offer a full benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and FSA options as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance