Senior Accountant, Tax

April Housing; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Resumo da oferta

April Housing is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to report to Tax Managers and lead complex tax filings for partnerships and corporate entities. You will ensure timely, accurate returns and provide guidance to junior staff while liaising with internal teams and external firms.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of real estate taxation. The company offers competitive base pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a dynamic Los Angeles setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public accounting firm or tax department.
• Strong working knowledge of partnership and corporate federal and state taxation.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and tax preparation software.
• Preferred: Real estate income tax experience or knowledge of REIT/LIHTI taxation.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax return review for partnerships and corporations.
• Gather data, clarify issues, and communicate with departments.
• Provide clear review comments to third-party tax firms.
• Review partnership and corporate documents for accuracy.
• Assist in providing BREIT and investor tax reporting.
• Support planning and internalization of tax returns from external consultants.
• Review calculations of taxable income for entities and assist in filings.
• Mailing and electronic filing of tax returns; assist with tax estimates.
• Research tax laws and respond to notices; document processes.
• Mentor junior staff and streamline tax processes.

Conhecimentos

Partnership taxation

Corporate taxation

Tax research

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Advanced tax degree

Ferramentas

Sage Fixed Assets

Tax preparation software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At April Housing, we’re building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals who are motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Our work supports a clear purpose of expanding access to high-quality housing, and each role plays an important part in advancing that mission.You’ll collaborate shoulder‑to‑shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps you grow your skills and broaden your perspective from the day one. Our environment is dynamic, fast paced and evolving, designed to support curious, ambitious people as they take on new challenges and develop capabilities that translate throughout their careers.April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high‑quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. Our mission is clear: preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high‑quality homes to the communities we serve. We are committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.Backed by Blackstone Real Estate enabling us to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run. We are making a bold commitment to preserving affordable housing across the country. April Housing is dedicated to ensuring our assets aligned with high standards of excellence, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services.We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters.Position DescriptionSenior tax accountants report directly to the tax managers and have advanced knowledge and experience in tax compliance. They oversee more complex tasks and provide guidance to junior staff, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and various tax analyses.Job ResponsibilitiesOversight review of federal, state, and local tax returns for April’s property partnerships on a timely basisGather accounting information, obtain necessary clarification on issues noted, and communicate with various departments concerning any questions that ariseProvide clear communication of review comments and observations to applicable third-party tax accounting firmsAddress escalated issues promptlyReview partnership and corporate legal documents as needed to ensure accurate preparation of tax returns in line with the agreementsWork with other internal teams in the organization to ensure that all transactions are correctly recorded and timelyAssist in providing BREIT and other investors with required annual tax reportingAssist with the planning, developing, and executing internalization of tax returns from external consultants and leveraging of Center of Excellence resourcesReview calculations and returns of federal and state taxable income for certain upper-tier partnership, corporate, and disregarded entities prepared by staffAssist with the mailing and electronic filing of tax returnsReview monthly tax estimates impacting BREIT, including tax gain/loss calculationsConduct research as necessary to determine compliance with tax laws; read periodicals to maintain knowledge about changing tax laws, planning opportunities, and filing requirementsAssist with the documentation and administration of filing tax returns on a timely basisResearch, resolve, and respond to state and federal tax noticesConsider ways to streamline processes to optimize efficiency and resourcesProvide support on special projects and ad hoc reporting and analyses as necessaryMentor staff accountants and assist in their professional developmentDemonstrate a high attention to detail and willingness to learnQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fieldMinimum of 3 years’ experience in a public accounting firm or tax departmentStrong working knowledge of partnership and corporate federal and state taxationAbility to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factorsExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actionNormally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignmentsDetail oriented and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentCan collaborate across functional areas and work with various teamsProficiency with spreadsheets and tax preparation softwarePreferred:Advanced tax degree and/or CPA certificationPrior real estate income tax experienceKnowledge of REIT and/or low-income housing taxationExperience with Sage Fixed AssetsQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable city, county, or local ordinances. Good cause exists for a criminal background check because one of the material duties of this position requires access to sensitive financial information and confidential and proprietary information and accordingly requires the candidate to possess a high level of integrity and discretion. The Company faces a significant risk to its business operations or business reputation if a criminal history check is not performed. A criminal history that has a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with these material duties may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.Base Compensation Range:$90,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.Please review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.EEO StatementApril Housing is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]