Tax Accountant, Transactions

Welltower Careers • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Accountant, Transactions will support the Company’s tax function by preparing tax workpapers, assisting with transaction-related tax reporting, and supporting compliance activities. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, the Company’s GAAP accountants, and third-party service providers to help ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax matters related to transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions (M&A). The position will also assist with tax research, documentation, and coordination of information to support return filings and other tax reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 1–3 years of tax accounting experience in a CPA firm or corporate tax department preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Real estate industry experience preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules for federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Assist in setting up closed transactions in the Company’s tax compliance software and systems for partnership and joint venture tax reporting, capital account maintenance, and income tax compliance.
• Prepare analyses such as capital account reconciliations and income allocations related to transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of estimated tax payments and computation of taxes due.
• Support the preparation of corporate, partnership, and state income tax returns.
• Help compile and maintain data for ERP system builds as they relate to tax methods and reporting.
• Assist in reviewing changes to the Company’s legal entity structure to determine tax filing requirements, including those from M&A activity.
• Perform tax research to support transaction-related compliance and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

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