Senior Tax Associate - Real Estate

TJT; Raleigh, Wilmington, Cedar Point (NC, DE, IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covered Health Insurance for Employees

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance

Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution

Relocation assistance

Opportunities for a flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join their real estate tax team. This full-time role involves preparing and reviewing tax returns and advising clients within the real estate sector. Candidates should have at least three years of public accounting experience, strong skills with CCH Axcess Tax, and a CPA designation or pursuit of licensure. The firm offers a hybrid work model and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of public accounting experience focusing on real estate.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to interpret complex financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review partnership and individual tax returns.
• Advise clients in the real estate sector.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and drive client success.

Skills

CCH Axcess Tax

Communication skills

Advanced technical tax expertise

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT) is a leading full‑service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for 35 years. Our firm has 20 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, and Cedar Point, North Carolina.

Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients, allowing our firm to earn a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina business community. TJT serves privately held businesses from most major industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, non‑profit agencies, and high net worth individuals. Inside Public Accounting recently recognized us as one of the Fastest Growing Firms nationally as well as one of the top 200 firms in the United States for 2025.

The source of our strength is our people. Our firm offers a collaborative working atmosphere where our employees become part of a cohesive client service team. We provide the technical resources and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm.

Anticipated Start Date: Q2 2026

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina; Durham, North Carolina; Cedar Point, North Carolina – Hybrid work model available (candidates must be able to work onsite at a TJT office at least three days per week)

TJT is excited to invite an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our dynamic real estate tax team on a full‑time basis. In this pivotal role, you will focus on land and multi‑family housing development, serving as a trusted advisor to our diverse middle‑market real estate clients. As a Senior Associate you’ll collaborate with firm leadership, drive client success, and play a key role in the continued growth and prosperity of TJT.

The ideal candidate brings at least three years of public accounting experience with a strong concentration in real estate, a robust understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to interpret complex financial statements.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Prepare and review partnership and individual tax returns
• Demonstrated proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement trial balance software
• Exemplary communication skills for building and nurturing client relationships
• Proven experience advising clients in the real estate sector
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active pursuit of CPA licensure
• Advanced technical tax expertise

If you are looking to take the next step in your tax career and thrive in a collaborative, client‑focused environment, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact with TJT.

Why TJT?

• The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle‑market companies and established family‑owned businesses
• Supporting clients within the areas of hospitality, real estate, non‑profit agencies, restaurants, manufacturing, and construction
• For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36‑hour/4‑day work weeks during the slower times of the year
• A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
• Hybrid work is an option for qualified candidates – TJT defines hybrid as 2‑3 days minimum in one of our four office locations
• Covered Health Insurance for Employees
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to work a flexible schedule