Senior Tax Associate - Real Estate

Thomas Judy & Tucker PA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 flexible scheduling

Job summary

A reputable CPA firm in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join its dynamic real estate tax team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on real estate, and a CPA designation or in pursuit of licensure. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and advising middle-market clients. The firm offers a hybrid work model and a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• At least three years of public accounting experience focusing on real estate.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and complex financial statements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review partnership and individual tax returns.
• Advise clients in the real estate sector.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to drive client success and firm growth.
• Demonstrate advanced technical tax expertise.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client relationship management

Advanced tax expertise

Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax

CPA designation

Education

CPA designation or active pursuit

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Engagement trial balance

Job description

TJT is a leading full-service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for more than 30 years. Our firm has 19 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Wilmington, Durham, and Cedar Point, North Carolina.

Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients that in turn has allowed our firm to establish 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.

As TJT’s mission states, "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 offer 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)

Senior Tax Associate

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 assistanceOpportunities to work with a flexible schedule