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.