About this position
Job Description
We’re looking for a motivated Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate to join an in-house tax team at a well-established real estate investment firm in New York City. This is an opportunity to work on complex real estate partnerships, investment funds, and joint ventures while gaining hands-on experience with partnership taxation, multi-state compliance, and investor reporting.
\nThe ideal candidate has a strong background in partnership tax preparation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role offers exposure to a diverse real estate portfolio, collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, and the opportunity to grow within an entrepreneurial organization.
\nSkills, Knowledge & Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation preferred \n
- 2–5 years of public accounting experience, ideally working with real estate clients, partnerships, or investment funds \n
- Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, including Form 1065 and Schedule K-1 preparation \n
- Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns and multi-state filings \n
- Knowledge of tax basis calculations, capital account reconciliations, and tax workpapers \n
- Experience with state composite returns, nonresident withholding, and pass-through entity tax (PTET) elections \n
- Familiarity with real estate tax filings, including NYC Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) reports, is a plus \n
- Proficiency with tax preparation software; CCH Axcess or ProSystem fx experience preferred \n
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills \n
- CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure preferred \n
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills \n
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills \n
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work extended hours during peak tax seasons \n
- Team-oriented professional who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve tax processes \n
Location and commute
435 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3244966690.