Tax & Audit Associate - Real Estate

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Real Estate Tax and Audit Associate to join our team in our Atlanta, GA office. This position will be on-site in our Atlanta office with a start date of January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal and state, primarily partnership and individual non-resident income tax returns
• Support senior team members to ensure compliance with tax deadlines
• Perform technical tax research on a variety of Federal and state tax topics
• Perform audit engagements with a concentration on real estate
• Prepare clear, concise workpapers and other communications
• Conduct technical accounting research on a variety of accounting topics
• Participate in staff trainings and stay up-to-date with new audit regulations and tax laws
• Maintain active communication with senior team members and clients in a professional and timely manner
• Manage priorities and provide timely status updates to the team regularly

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years of professional Federal and state income tax or external audit experience, including experience in public accounting
• Experience in preparing partnership and individual tax returns
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills in English
• Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• CPA license or working toward a similar certification preferred
• Experience in taxation or audits of real estate investments and related projects preferred
• ProSystem fx Engagement and CCH Axcess experience preferred

Benefits

• 401k plan (up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

Why RÖDL?

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis

What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm's success in the international marketplace.