Real Estate Tax Accountant

Our client, a rapidly growing advisory-focused CPA firm, is seeking a Real Estate Tax Accountant with a strong background in real estate taxation and rental property reporting. This role offers the opportunity to specialize in complex real estate tax matters while working directly with investors, rental property owners, and closely held real estate entities. This role offers fully remote or hybrid flexibility work environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys the technical side of taxation and wants to deepen their expertise in depreciation, cost segregation, passive activity rules, real estate professional status, and partnership taxation. While the position includes some client interaction, it is primarily focused on tax preparation, technical analysis, and compliance work.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review complex individual and business tax returns with significant real estate activityPrepare Schedule E, Form 8825, partnership, and other real estate-focused returnsManage depreciation schedules, fixed asset records, and cost segregation implementationsAssist with IRC Section 481(a) calculations and accounting method changesResearch and analyze issues involving passive activity limitations, material participation, REPS qualification, and rental real estate strategiesSupport tax planning initiatives and prepare client tax projectionsRespond to client questions regarding rental properties, depreciation, and real estate transactionsAssist with tax notices and other compliance matters related to real estate investmentsCollaborate with tax leadership on complex client engagements and technical researchQualificationsCPA or EA credential preferred (or actively pursuing)2+ years of public accounting tax experienceHands-on experience with rental property taxation and real estate entitiesFamiliarity with Schedule E, Form 8825, depreciation, and partnership taxationStrong technical tax research and analytical skillsAbility to clearly communicate complex tax issues to both clients and internal stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyPreferred ExperienceCost segregation studiesReal Estate Professional Status (REPS)Short-term rental tax planningPassive activity loss rules1031 exchangesMulti-state tax filingsReal estate investor or landlord clienteleWhy This Opportunity?Fully remote/hybrid opportunity Growing and highly specialized tax practiceStrong focus on advisory and strategic tax planningOpportunity to become a subject matter expert in a high-demand nicheCollaborative team environment with direct exposure to leadershipClear path for advancement into supervisory and management rolesFlexible work environment with remote options available