Tax Senior Accountant

RL Communities • Lincoln, NE

4h

About The Position

This senior-level, compliance-driven
Tax Senior Accountant position is designed to support long-term career progression, including a pathway to a Manager role. Advancement opportunities are available for professionals who show initiative, consistently perform at a high level, and demonstrate the ability to adapt and grow. The role also emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building with internal teams, prospective employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with experience in federal taxation, multi-state jurisdictions, and partnership accounting concepts.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them in a practical, real-world setting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to learn quickly and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Service-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and compassionately with a variety of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a CPA firm or comparable tax-focused role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and multi‑state tax compliance including, but not limited to: Jurisdictional tax research
• Business licensing
• Audit or examination support, documentation and response coordination
• Fiscal year-end tax readiness
• 1099 reporting
• Annual workpaper preparation
• Federal and State income tax filings
• Prepare and file periodic sales, use, occupancy, lodging, and related tax reports across applicable jurisdictions.
• Manage real and personal property tax reporting, payment processing, estimates, balances, and accruals.
• Perform fixed asset accounting, including depreciation analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Complete assigned monthly compliance and tax reporting for investment, corporate, and related entities.
• Collaborate on financial reporting processes, including rent roll preparation, financial statement support, and the Community Accountant role.
• Participate in budget planning and preparation activities.
• Support staff development initiatives, including training and onboarding of new team members and interns.
• Assist with advanced accounting review and analysis, including bank reconciliations, expense allocations, recurring transactions, error resolution, and intercompany accounting.
• Utilize ERP, accounting, and financial reporting systems to support tax compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Work within company platforms including: Census App, PM3, Event1, Sage 300, AvidXchange, AnterraBI, Timberscan, and eProcurement systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Access your pay anytime
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward: Health, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability HSA, FSA, LSA Accident & Hospital Indemnity Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees