Senior Tax Accountant

Acquaint has been engaged by a dynamic real estate organization are the epitome of place makers and positive impact each of the communities they touch.

Located in Bethesda, MD, the Sr. Tax Accountant will participate in the Company’s REIT compliance and tax planning process. This position requires excellent excel skills, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize work to coincide with internal and external deadlines. This role will have frequent interaction with all levels of internal employees, as well as outside consultants (tax advisors, auditors, etc.) requiring effective communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review federal and state tax returns for partnerships and corporations (60 +/- taxpayers), including the DC Combined Form D-20
• Prepare and review fixed assets (i.e. additions, disposals, and tax return packages)
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual projected taxable income calculations which include 30 book/tax differences
• Prepare and review the DC Combined Form D-20
• Prepare and maintain Real Estate Investment Trust gross asset and income tests models
• Review and maintain the Company’s partner demographics file
• Review and maintain tax ledger in the accounting system
• Develop a detailed understanding of the Company’s operations for purposes of evaluating income tax implications
• Work with tax, IT, and accounting teams to automate tax processes to gain efficiency
• Stay abreast of tax law changes in the Company’s jurisdictions to ensure compliance with laws and to ensure optimal use and application of such laws

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Certified Public Accountant required
• 4+ years of experience, with at least 2 years at a Big Four accounting firm
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel required
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience using Yardi, Alteryx and/or BNA Fixed Assets, a plus

This is a hybrid position (M, T, W in office, Th and F remote) with a very competitive compensation and benefit package to boot!