Tax Associate - Real Estate PortCo or Developers

Overview

Prepare and review tax returns, filings, testing compliance, tax planning, and research for real estate funds, holding entities, property partnerships, REITs, and corporate blockers.

What you'll do

• Prepare complex tax returns and review simple tax returns for real estate funds, holding entities, and property partnerships using Form 1065.
• Prepare REIT returns using Form 1120-REIT.
• Prepare corporate blocker returns using Form 1120.
• Prepare state and local tax returns, composite filings, and withholding filings for real estate industry clients.
• Prepare quarterly and annual REIT testing compliance.
• Meet client, internal, and statutory deadlines.
• Complete tax planning and research regarding specific tax issues.
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• 1+ year of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional, or local accounting firm in the real estate industry.
• Experience in U.S. Tax accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, EA, or a licensed JD.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Experience preparing returns.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Master of Accounting.
• CPA or EA.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm.
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance within the real estate industry.
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters is a plus.
• Experience in dealing with real estate debt matters is a plus.

Details

• Location: Kolkata.
• Some travel may be required, varying based on location, line of business, and client need.