Tax Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Prepare and submit federal and state tax returns for real estate holding companies and associated entities.

• Prepare tax returns related to rental properties, real estate investments, and property holding entities.

• Review financial statements, property records, and relevant documentation to ensure accurate tax preparation.

• Verify that tax returns are thorough, precise, and submitted within the required deadlines.

• Examine prior year returns and associated workpapers to uncover pertinent information and possible tax issues.

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather any missing financial and property-level details.

• Maintain well-organized tax workpapers and documentation supporting all submissions.

• Implement the correct depreciation treatment for rental properties and real estate assets, including accelerated depreciation and cost segregation studies.

• Recognize tax treatment considerations specific to real estate and support valid tax planning opportunities.

• Keep updated on changes in U.S. tax regulations that impact real estate investors and property holding entities.

• Work closely with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of tax information.

• Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or potential tax risks prior to filing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid CPA license or an equivalent professional accounting credential.

• Extensive experience in preparing and filing U.S. tax returns.

• Direct experience with U.S. taxation for real estate holding companies and rental properties.

• Strong knowledge of depreciation and its application to real estate assets.

• Practical experience with accelerated depreciation and/or cost segregation.

• In-depth understanding of U.S. real estate tax strategies and compliance requirements.

• Capability to independently manage tax preparation duties with a keen eye for detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in written and spoken English (C1 or C2).

• Availability to work U.S. business hours with overlap across U.S. time zones.

• Experience with U.S.-based real estate investment, property management, or accounting organizations (preferred).

• Experience preparing returns for multiple real estate holding companies or investment entities (preferred).

• Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation and accounting software (preferred).

• Experience working with real estate investors, property owners, or investment funds (preferred).

• Experience in tax planning in addition to tax compliance and preparation (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Competitive full-time contractor compensation.

• Opportunity to work with a property management and investment-focused organization overseeing residential portfolios and investment funds.