Tax Associate

Hillpointe; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillpointe in Winter Park, Florida is seeking a Tax Associate to provide tax analysis and manage the preparation of various tax reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1-2 years of tax experience in public accounting. Must possess strong Excel skills and be detail-oriented, with excellent communication abilities. This position offers a chance to be part of a leading firm in real estate development while contributing directly to the financial success of projects.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in public accounting (tax) required.
• Experience with real estate partnerships or REITs is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of year-end partnership and corporate income tax returns.
• Provide daily updates of tax return status during filing season.
• Prepare and remit sales/use tax and 1099 reports across all entities.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

WHY HILLPOINTE?

Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution.

Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm’s investment approach is centered around its in‑house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job — it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to‑day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

Tax Associate

The Tax Associate, under the direction of the Tax Manager, will work to provide real-time forecasts, estimates and tax analysis across the organization. The Tax Associate will also be responsible for the preparation and filing of various tax reports.

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of year-end partnership and corporate income tax returns across all entities.
• Provide daily updates of tax return status during filing season.
• Gather and compile information for cost segregation studies and any other tax credits.
• Assist in maintenance of forecasts and estimates based on various capital event scenarios.
• Manage tax basis depreciation schedules prepared by the accounting team.
• Receive and respond to all tax notices (Federal, State, Local) and problem solve solutions.
• Maintain tax basis equity schedules for all entities and investors.
• Prepare and remit sales/use tax and 1099 reports across all applicable entities.
• Maintain a master dashboard for parcels owned, property taxes assessed and property tax appeals.
• Prepare Tangible Personal Property tax returns.
• Support fund administration, client/investor relationships, and related financial processes from a tax perspective.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
  • Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in public accounting (tax)
  • Experience with real estate partnerships, REITs, private equity is a plus
  • CPA or CPA candidate is preferred but not required
• Technical Skills and Core Competencies:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to utilize pivot tables, and complex formulas to process large quantities of data
  • Knowledgeable of property accounting is preferred, multi‑family a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness
  • Eagerness and ability to learn in a fast‑paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, and external partners.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and office equipment.
• Ability to view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach to retrieve or organize files or materials.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., files, boxes of documents, office supplies).
• May require occasional visits to construction or project sites, which could involve walking on uneven surfaces or navigating active jobsite environments.
• Involves extensive computer use and regular use of phone, email and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., accounting systems, video conferencing).