Sr Analyst - Tax
About The Position
UDR, Inc. is seeking an Analyst – Tax to join its Corporate Tax team at the corporate headquarters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This early-career opportunity is intended for a tax or accounting professional who wants to build a foundation in corporate taxation and gain exposure to the tax complexities of a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT). The role supports federal, state, local, and indirect tax compliance and reporting. Work includes tax return preparation, financial reconciliations, partnership allocations, REIT compliance, tax provision support, and research into tax requirements. The Analyst collaborates with experienced tax professionals, internal business partners, and external service providers while supporting a national real estate portfolio. The team is focused on streamlining processes, using technology, and improving efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and an interest in developing expertise in corporate taxation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, reconciliations, data organization, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, well-supported work.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Nice To Haves
- 0–2 years of experience in tax, accounting, or a related field; relevant internship experience is welcome.
- Coursework or experience in income taxation, financial reporting, fixed assets, or tax compliance.
- Exposure to partnership taxation, multistate tax compliance, real estate taxation, or REIT structures.
- Experience with tax preparation, accounting, or financial reporting systems, including Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, Checkpoint, or PeopleSoft.
- Interest in process optimization, tax technology, automation, and continued professional development.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and supporting schedules for partnerships, corporations, REITs, and other entities.
- Prepare assigned sales, use, business and occupation (B&O), and transient occupancy tax filings and reconcile them with financial records.
- Compile, analyze, and reconcile general ledger, fixed asset, and other financial information for tax filings, reporting, and tax-basis records.
- Support taxable income projections, partnership allocations, distributions, withholding calculations, and ongoing REIT compliance requirements.
- Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision activities, including account reconciliations, tax accruals, and supporting documentation.
- Research federal, state, and local tax requirements; assist with tax notices and audits; and maintain accurate supporting records.
- Assist with tax-related calculations and documentation for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and entity restructuring.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax workflows, reporting accuracy, documentation, and efficiency through technology and process improvements.
- Partner with internal departments and external service providers to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and meet reporting deadlines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Supplemental life insurance and critical illness coverage.
- Supplemental short-term disability and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary long-term care insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Annual bonus potential of 20%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
