Senior Tax Accountant

STEADFAST MANAGEMENT COMPANY • Irvine, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Accountant prepares and reviews tax returns, primarily for real estate investment structures, including partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and individuals. The role works with outside CPAs, internal accounting teams, investors, and other advisors to support accurate and timely tax compliance. It also supports the tax aspects of real estate transactions and researches complex tax issues to maintain compliance with current tax laws and regulations.

The position prepares tax projections, analyses, supporting schedules, federal and multi-state returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments. It monitors and resolves tax notices and inquiries, supports tax planning and real estate transactions, and maintains tax workpapers and electronic records. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days in the Irvine office and two days remote.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of tax experience, with a strong focus on real estate partnerships.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with multi-state filings for real estate entities.
• Familiarity with tax planning strategies related to real estate transactions.
• Strong understanding of basis calculations and partnership allocations.
• Ability to research and resolve complex tax issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and maturity.
• Dependable, flexible, and proactive, with strong decision-making skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and pride in work product.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Lacerte tax preparation software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and individuals, primarily within real estate investment structures.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, legal counsel, tax professionals, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate filings and resolve tax matters.
• Prepare tax projections, analyses, and supporting schedules for internal leadership and external investors.
• Prepare federal, multi-state, and franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Monitor, research, and resolve notices and inquiries from federal, state, and local taxing authorities, coordinating responses with internal teams and external advisors as needed.
• Research and analyze technical tax issues to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and provide support for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and other real estate transactions.
• Maintain tax workpapers, electronic records, and supporting documentation, and assist with timely distribution of tax documents.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior