Senior Tax Accountant & Full-Charge Bookkeeper

DISRUPT • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and leads federal, state, and annual information tax filings while overseeing full-charge bookkeeping, property ledger consolidation, and year-end closing. The position works across CCH Axcess for tax preparation, RealPage for property-level accounting, and QuickBooks for corporate and holding entities. Tax and compliance account for approximately 65% of the role, with bookkeeping and property consolidation accounting for approximately 35%. The firm is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and property management company headquartered in Houston, Texas, managing commercial and residential assets across multiple syndications, operating entities, and investment vehicles.

The position is listed as full-time and day shift, with a work arrangement described as remote, hybrid, or on-site. Standard hours are 40 hours per week for approximately 10 months of the year. During peak tax season, overtime is capped at approximately 10–12 hours per week from January 19 through March 10 to complete flow-through filings before the March 15 deadline.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of comprehensive federal tax preparation experience, including Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1040, and 990, and January 1099-NEC/MISC filing operations.
• At least 4 years of full-charge bookkeeping experience.
• Demonstrated expertise posting year-end tax adjusting journal entries, rolling retained earnings forward, and consolidating property ledgers.
• Hands-on experience with CCH Axcess, RealPage, and QuickBooks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and intercompany elimination schedules.
• An active IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and electronically file federal Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1040, 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF, including applicable schedules, basis records, allocation schedules, and disclosures.
• Lead annual preparation, recipient delivery, and e-filing of Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC across entities, including TIN verification and compliance with the January 31 deadline.
• Post year-end tax adjusting journal entries to reconcile general ledgers to tax returns; roll retained earnings forward, resolve prior-period posting discrepancies, and calculate M-1/M-3 book-to-tax differences.
• Prepare Texas Franchise Tax returns and Public Information Reports through the Texas Comptroller Webfile portal, along with annual Secretary of State filings.
• Review, map, and consolidate property books from RealPage into QuickBooks master ledgers, establish unified charts of accounts, and safeguard audit trails.
• Direct full-cycle general ledger activity across corporate entities, property-level LLCs, and operating units through the final trial balance and financial statement delivery.
• Post year-end closing entries, reconcile intercompany accounts, and track partner capital rollforwards.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for debt service amortization, escrow and reserve accounts, tenant security deposit liabilities, and capitalized asset additions.
• Collaborate with the CFO on annual tax planning, cash flow forecasting, and debt covenants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and observed corporate holidays.
• Firm-funded continuing professional education credits, licensing, and professional dues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed