Tax Associate

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate for an in-house tax team in New York City. You will work on complex real estate partnerships, investment funds, and joint ventures with hands-on experience in partnership taxation, multi-state compliance, and investor reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong partnership tax experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• 2–5 years of public accounting experience, ideally with real estate clients, partnerships, or investment funds.
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, including Form 1065 and Schedule K-1 preparation.
• Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns and multi-state filings.
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review partnership tax returns and K-1s for real estate clients.
• Assist with multi-state tax compliance and investor reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on tax matters.
• Support the real estate portfolio with tax planning and documentation.
• Manage multiple deadlines during peak tax seasons.

Skills

Partnership taxation

Deadline management

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation

Tools

CCH Axcess or ProSystem fx

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate to join an in-house tax team at a well-established real estate investment firm in New York City. This is an opportunity to work on complex real estate partnerships, investment funds, and joint ventures while gaining hands‑on experience with partnership taxation, multi-state compliance, and investor reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in partnership tax preparation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers exposure to a diverse real estate portfolio, collaboration with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams, and the opportunity to grow within an entrepreneurial organization.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation preferred
• 2–5 years of public accounting experience, ideally working with real estate clients, partnerships, or investment funds
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, including Form 1065 and Schedule K-1 preparation
• Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns and multi‑state filings
• Knowledge of tax basis calculations, capital account reconciliations, and tax workpapers
• Experience with state composite returns, nonresident withholding, and pass‑through entity tax (PTET) elections
• Familiarity with real estate tax filings, including NYC Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) reports, is a plus
• Proficiency with tax preparation software; CCH Axcess or ProSystem fx experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work extended hours during peak tax seasons
• Team-oriented professional who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve tax processes