Senior Tax Specialist
Administrative
Portland, OR Direct Hire May 17, 2023

Job Summary
The Senior Tax Specialist will be a confident, dynamic and sophisticated Tax professional with a thorough understanding of institutional real estate, significant multifamily experience, and a demonstrated track record of value creation.

The Senior Tax Specialist performs accounting activities to ensure that the company meets its legal reporting requirements with respect to Federal, State and Local tax laws. This position is responsible for tax compliance, tax planning, and accounting for income taxes. Oversees tax policies and objectives.  Works Strategically with the Company’s CPA firm

Job Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to interpret and comply with International, Federal, State and Local tax and financial regulations.
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and applications
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Preparing and filing tax documents and returns, including for payroll and income tax
  • writing detailed tax reports, and addressing any tax errors or issues that arise
  • Manage tax return process with CPA firm across the portfolio
  • Ensuring that all tax forms are filled out accurately and on time
  • Timely distribution of K-1’s to all Investors
  • Helping to develop a company’s tax strategy by reviewing financial statements
  • Build and manage Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund audit file to support fund level accounting
  • Manage Property tax abatements and exemptions across multiple regions
  • Prepare and manage semiannual QOZF testing and supporting documentation

Skills and Specifications
  • Proven account management or other relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time and project management skills. You're always looking to improve inefficient processes
  • Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Extensive experience with Quick Books
  • Tax Experience in Real Estate Portfolios

 

Compensation

 The pay for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 per year. Actual starting pay is dependent upon experience, education, or other bona fide factors. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.




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