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Senior Tax Accountant

Robert Half · Raleigh, NC · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time

We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join a fully remote advisory team serving real estate investors, syndicates, and fund managers. In this role, you will help clients navigate complex tax matters with practical guidance, timely follow-through, and clear communication they can apply with confidence. This position is ideal for a self-directed individual who values accountability, works effectively in an independent environment, and brings strong expertise in real estate taxation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop customized tax strategies for clients and refine those plans as circumstances, goals, or regulations change.
  • Analyze intricate tax questions by interpreting applicable tax law and authoritative guidance, then translate findings into sound recommendations.
  • Partner with tax preparation teams to align advisory plans with return preparation and support client communications throughout filing season.
  • Maintain strict compliance with industry standards, ethical requirements, and confidentiality expectations in all client engagements.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource on real estate tax matters, including transactions, entity structures, and related accounting considerations.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to keep client guidance current and technically accurate.
  • Contribute to internal initiatives that improve client service, operational effectiveness, proposal development, and team training efforts.
  • Keep project records, client notes, and workflow details accurate and current within established management processes.
  • Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services that support client needs, such as bookkeeping or ongoing tax advisory support.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing individual and corporate tax returns.
  • Strong background in tax preparation within a public accounting or advisory environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of real estate taxation, including entities, transactions, and planning considerations.
  • Proficiency with CCH ProSystem or CCH ProSystem fx software.
  • Ability to research complex tax issues and support conclusions with authoritative sources.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a remote, self-managed setting.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical tax concepts to clients in practical terms.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
  • Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
  • Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and free online training.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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