Tax Associate-Dallas Office

Mill Creek Residential•Dallas, TX

About The Position

At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek. The Tax Associate reports to the two Tax Senior Associates and will be responsible for basic tax activities including, but not limited to, preparing income tax returns and estimates, preparing indirect tax compliance items, Tax Department documentation, making online tax payments and special projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related field
2-5 years tax experience
Proficiency in use of computers and software, including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and experience in utilizing an accounting software system
Understanding of and ability to analyze financial statements
Understanding of and sensitivity to confidential information
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting and compliance deadlines
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Takes initiative, takes ownership for actions, and sets examples for others

Nice To Haves

CPA certified or candidate
Yardi or Entrata knowledge and experience a plus
Real Estate industry experience
Experience with partnership and indirect tax returns
Experience working for a Big 4 public accounting firm is strongly preferred. Combination of public accounting and industry experience is preferable
Experience using a tax research tools to analyze, interpret, and organize technical tax issues

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review compliance items and planning under supervision of the Tax Senior Associate to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Federal & State Income Tax
Personal Property Tax
Local Business License and Gross Receipts Tax
Sales & Use Tax
Form 1099s
Track Secretary of State annual filings
Extensions and quarterly estimates and payments
Prepare and/or review annual financial statement packages to be provided to external preparers
Prepare and/or review quarterly and annual informational returns (i.e. governmental surveys and requests)
Email e-file authorizations to external preparers
Process paper filings for executive signatures and document all signatures, track compliance payments/credits, and certified mail receipts
Remain familiar with IRS and SALT guidelines and accounting principles
Assist with various tax audits as needed
Document, track, and research notices received
Contact tax jurisdictions to inquire about notices and prepare official responses for review
Manage daily workflows and multiple projects at any given time
W-9 preparation and annual mail-merge template
Conduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law
Documentation of and research regarding new and dissolving joint venture structures
Respond to inter-departmental requests and needs
Complete assignments within timeline and budget
Participate in annual planning and budgeting analysis
Keep tax team apprised of any partner contact to avoid duplicate requests
Use technical ability to find opportunities for the tax department to decrease the tax liabilities for Mill Creek and its joint venture partners
Seek opportunities to assist with additional projects to increase technical ability
Ability to meet time constraints and deadlines
Ability to work overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 50 hours per week), and occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Ability to function in a fast paced environment