Real Estate Tax Manager — Remote & Growth Ready

Jobot; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with match

Generous PTO and parental leave

Remote flexibility

Discretionary bonus

Tuition reimbursement and mentorship

Clear career growth paths

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Tax Manager – Real Estate in Seattle, WA. You will lead tax compliance, planning, and consulting for real estate clients, focusing on acquisitions, dispositions, depreciation, cost segregation, and 1031 exchanges.

The role requires deep real estate tax expertise, CPA or EA, and 5–8+ years in public accounting. You will mentor staff, manage engagements, and collaborate with leadership. Remote work is supported with a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA or EA license is required.
• 5–8+ years of public accounting experience in tax returns.
• Master’s in accounting, tax, or related field is preferred.
• Deep real estate tax expertise including passive activity rules, real estate professional status, and developer/investor tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax strategies for acquisitions, dispositions, entity structuring, and 1031 exchanges.
• Advise on depreciation methods (MACRS, bonus, Section 179) and cost segregation studies.
• Prepare and review Form 3115 accounting method changes.
• Advise on passive activity loss rules and real estate professional status.
• Evaluate capitalization versus expense under IRC 263A.
• Review complex returns for partnerships, corporations, individuals, and trusts.
• Oversee partnership compliance: special allocations, capital accounts, basis, Section 754 elections, K-2/K-3 reporting.
• Advise on leasehold improvements, tenant allowances, Section 163(j) limits, and Section 179D incentives.
• Research tax issues and support client positions.
• Manage engagements, improve efficiency, and raise service quality.
• Mentor junior staff and partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Real estate tax expertise

Depreciation methods

Cost segregation

Partnership tax

Research and analytics

Client relations

Mentor junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or EA license

Master’s in accounting/tax

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx

Engagement

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Tax Manager – Real Estate in Seattle, WA. You will lead tax compliance, planning, and consulting for real estate clients, focusing on acquisitions, dispositions, depreciation, cost segregation, and 1031 exchanges.

The role requires deep real estate tax expertise, CPA or EA, and 5–8+ years in public accounting. You will mentor staff, manage engagements, and collaborate with leadership. Remote work is supported with a permanent position.