Experienced Tax Accountant, Real Estate Services

RubinBrown LLP • Kansas City, MO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

RubinBrown’s Real Estate Group is a nationally recognized leader in providing specialized audit, tax and consulting services across the country in the affordable housing, low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credit segments as well as Opportunity Zones. As a member of the RubinBrown’s Real Estate Tax Team, the successful candidate will work directly with the managers and partners of the firm’s Real Estate Services Group. The successful candidate will use their basic foundation in accounting and taxation to enhance their skills related to real estate tax compliance and consulting. The Real Estate Tax Team has a specific focus on issues related to tax credit and tax incentive properties, including low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credits as well as Opportunity Zones. The candidate will be able to grow skills in the credit area and be a key team member in the Real Estate Services Group, working on various projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree and CPA or credentials to sit for the exam (required).
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment.
• Minimum of two to three years of tax compliance experience.
• Excellent analytical and leadership ability.
• Ability to work on a team and develop other individuals.
• Highly organized and motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits (LIHTC, HTC, NMTC) is highly desirable, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client tax records/books and prepare real estate tax returns for a variety of clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards.
• Develop a great foundation of knowledge related to tax credit real estate properties and funds including tax compliance and consulting.
• Prepare tax credit calculations under various client scenarios and situations.
• Understand and analyze partnership and pass-through taxation issues, such as 704(b) and 754 regulations.
• Analyze tax effects of partnership interest and property sales and projections.
• Identify process and performance improvement opportunities.
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues.
• Work closely with and directly communicate with partners, managers and team members, in addition to client personnel.
• All other responsibilities as assigned based on firm and client needs.

What This Job Offers

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