Tax Associate

We’re looking for a motivated Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate to join an in-house tax team at a well-established real estate investment firm in New York City. This is an opportunity to work on complex real estate partnerships, investment funds, and joint ventures while gaining hands-on experience with partnership taxation, multi-state compliance, and investor reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in partnership tax preparation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role offers exposure to a diverse real estate portfolio, collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, and the opportunity to grow within an entrepreneurial organization.

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Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation preferred
• 2–5 years of public accounting experience, ideally working with real estate clients, partnerships, or investment funds
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, including Form 1065 and Schedule K-1 preparation
• Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns and multi-state filings
• Knowledge of tax basis calculations, capital account reconciliations, and tax workpapers
• Experience with state composite returns, nonresident withholding, and pass-through entity tax (PTET) elections
• Familiarity with real estate tax filings, including NYC Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) reports, is a plus
• Proficiency xhqgsiq with tax preparation software; CCH Axcess or ProSystem fx experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work extended hours during peak tax seasons
• Team-oriented professional who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve tax processes