Senior Tax Associate - Real Estate

Abdo • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • $75,000 - $100,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Tax Associate focused on our real estate clients, you'll partner with real estate owners, investors, developers, and businesses to deliver exceptional tax compliance and advisory services. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, solve complex tax challenges, and grow your expertise within one of Abdo's key industry practices. At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence. Our culture is built on the following principles: Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other. Growth & Development - We get better every day. Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years of experience in practice area with at least one year working with complex engagements
• Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions
• Strong quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills, with a focus on improvement and automation
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned tax returns including individual, corporate, partnership and/or non-profit returns, with an emphasis on real estate clients
• Prepare assigned basic amended returns, personal tax projections, property tax refunds, employee benefit plan returns, carryback returns, sales tax, 1099 statements and/or payroll tax returns
• Perform analytical and detailed work with numerical data efficiently and accurately; Compile and maintain financial data and records for assigned clients
• Utilize and develop a functional understanding of various tax programs, tax and research software, and internal work flow/procedures; build expertise within real estate segment
• Build strong relationships with clients and collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional service
• Exercise discretion and judgment when working with confidential client matters
• Provide assistance including tax research to department staff and partners as needed
• Recognize, anticipate, and resolve tax issues; make recommendations
• Develop team members and participate in business development activities
• Actively utilize firm-approved technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of work while exercising appropriate professional judgment and maintaining compliance with firm policies, confidentiality standards, and professional regulations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
• 22 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours paid volunteer time, parental and grandparent leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%
• Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
• Technology reimbursement
• Half day Fridays June through September (2 months of 36 hr work weeks & 2 months of 40 hr work weeks)
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus

What This Job Offers

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