Real Estate and Hospitality - Tax Senior

Responsibilities

• Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
• Able to identify potential tax issues during planning of engagement
• Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner when applicable
• Accurately prepares complex partnership, S Corporation and individual tax returns
• Develops an understanding of IRC sections 1445 (FIRPTA) and 1446 along with related tax forms (1042, 8804, 8805)
• Develops a working knowledge of partnership taxation including book-ups under 704(b) and step-ups under 754
• Efficiently reviews tax returns from Staff as a first reviewer
• Prepares and reviews income tax projections and estimate calculations
• Accurately performs research and writes technical memorandum in a readable format
• Researches and prepares work papers for various book to tax differences
• Identifies area of specialization and is continuously refining skills, knowledge and expertise
• Supports Staff and Interns in professional development
• Mentors Staff and Interns on return review notes
• Maintains open communication with management regarding the progress of completion on projects
• Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator
• Actively studying and preparing for the CPA certification, if not already obtained

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
• 3+ years of tax experience is required
• Knowledge of partnership tax law and principles of individual and business taxation is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Prioritization and organizational skills