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Tax Accountant

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The REIT Tax Accountant is responsible for managing and supporting tax compliance and planning functions for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). This role ensures the REIT maintains its tax-efficient structure while complying with IRS regulations and filing requirements. The position involves working closely with internal teams and external advisors to prepare/review tax returns, support audits, and advise on REIT-specific tax implications of transactions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Tracking of 1031 LKE – Document activities, flow of funds, exchange documents, basis allocation, maintain 1031 tracker, and in put LKE in SAGE.
  • Review/Prepare quarterly tax depreciation and FA roll forward provided by offshore resource and be able to prove out the deferred balance.
  • Collaborate with internal accounting teams to gather necessary financial data for tax filings.
  • Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings for REITs and affiliated entities, including Forms 1120-REIT and 1065.
  • Tax Account reconciliation
  • Prepare and process estimated tax payments, extension payments, vendor invoices, etc.
  • Assist with tax provision and ASC 740 reporting as it relates to REIT structures.
  • Respond to federal and state tax notices and support tax audits.
  • Assist in documenting and maintaining quarterly and annual REIT testing.
  • This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the Tax Director at any time based upon Company need.

 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Primarily working indoors, office environment.
  • May sit for several hours at a time.
  • Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
  • Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

 

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Must)
  • Minimum of 2-years in tax in REIT, PE, or public accounting
  • Proficiency in Alteryx (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Sage (preferred)
  • Ability to learn complex tax calculations.
  • Ability to learn new software/technology.
  • Must be a self-starter and ability to think outside the box.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
  • Experience working in a fast paced, high growth company.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

  • Accounting — Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices, financial markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
  • ASC 740

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

 

WORK STYLES & BEHAVIORS

  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

 

FirstKey Homes is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.

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