Senior Accountant, Tax

Location: Los Angeles, CA Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $90K-$120K Requisition ID: JR104553 About The Employer April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company is backed by Blackstone Real Estate and manages a portfolio of more than 90,000 affordable housing units. Role Summary Senior tax accountants report directly to the tax managers and have advanced knowledge and experience in tax compliance. They oversee more complex tasks and provide guidance to junior staff, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and various tax analyses. What You'll Do Oversight review of federal, state, and local tax returns for April's property partnerships on a timely basisGather accounting information, obtain necessary clarification on issues noted, and communicate with various departments concerning any questions that ariseProvide clear communication of review comments and observations to applicable third-party tax accounting firmsAddress escalated issues promptlyReview partnership and corporate legal documents as needed to ensure accurate preparation of tax returns in line with the agreementsWork with other internal teams in the organization to ensure that all transactions are correctly recorded and timelyAssist in providing BREIT and other investors with required annual tax reportingAssist with the planning, developing, and executing internalization of tax returns from external consultants and leveraging of Center of Excellence resourcesReview calculations and returns of federal and state taxable income for certain upper-tier partnership, corporate, and disregarded entities prepared by staffAssist with the mailing and electronic filing of tax returnsReview monthly tax estimates impacting BREIT, including tax gain/loss calculationsConduct research as necessary to determine compliance with tax laws; read periodicals to maintain knowledge about changing tax laws, planning opportunities, and filing requirementsAssist with the documentation and administration of filing tax returns on a timely basisResearch, resolve, and respond to state and federal tax noticesConsider ways to streamline processes to optimize efficiency and resourcesProvide support on special projects and ad hoc reporting and analyses as necessaryMentor staff accountants and assist in their professional developmentDemonstrate a high attention to detail and willingness to learn Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldMinimum of 3 years' experience in a public accounting firm or tax departmentStrong working knowledge of partnership and corporate federal and state taxationAbility to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factorsExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actionNormally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignmentsDetail oriented and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentCan collaborate across functional areas and work with various teamsProficiency with spreadsheets and tax preparation software Preferred Qualifications Advanced tax degree and/or CPA certificationPrior real estate income tax experienceKnowledge of REIT and/or low-income housing taxationExperience with Sage Fixed Assets Benefits April Housing offers health insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Statement April Housing is an equal opportunity employer.