Tax Associate

Company: Bridgeway Professionals
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

We are a trusted advisor and principal investor in real estate deals, providing a single integrated solution to maximize the value of obsolete industrial manufacturing sites. By leveraging the integrated network and unique capabilities of the holding company, our company tailors its approach to each project to efficiently remediate, recycle, monetize and redevelop complex assets and liabilities. Our company is based in Chicago and is part of the world's leading authority on maximizing the value of business assets by delivering valuation, monetization and advisory solutions to an international marketplace.
About the Position
We are seeking an enterprising and enthusiastic Senior Tax Associate to support a national real-estate development platform. We are seeking a talented, outgoing, and motivated individual with a financial and tax accounting background, interpersonal skills, and industry experience that is looking to grow with our organization and build a long and successful career. The Senior Tax Accountant will support all aspects of the income tax accounting and reporting process.
The candidate should have a minimum of three to five years of experience in partnership income taxation with a focus on the real estate industry. The individual will be based in our downtown Chicago office and will report to the Tax Director. This person will work with our expanding finance team and play a key role in achieving Company and investor tax objectives given a broad range of challenging tax issues.

Responsibilities
Work closely with outside tax service providers, including detailed review of all tax returns.
Prepare tax workpapers, income tax projections and tax estimates.
Manage and maintain tax compliance and investor reporting deadlines.
Participate in strategic tax planning and structuring related to complex real estate transactions.
Assist with tax process and technology improvement initiatives.
Support accounting staff with all aspects regarding tax compliance and planning, including preparation of tax adjusting journal entries.
Perform special projects and ad-hoc analyses which are determined by senior management.
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Master's Degree in Taxation or related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of partnership income tax experience.
Strong background in federal, state and local income taxation for commercial and development real estate required.
REIT experience a plus but not required.
Ability to multitask and meet all deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
Exceptional technical skills and analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with comfort in interacting at all levels, both internal and external to the organization.
Proficiency with software and system applications and ability to learn internal applications.Yardi experience is preferred but not required.
Possess a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, with a positive attitude.
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