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Tax Accountant, Real Estate ServicesRubinBrown LLP • Chicago, IL, US
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Tax Accountant, Real Estate Services

Tax Accountant, Real Estate Services

RubinBrown LLP • Chicago, IL, US
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Tax Accountant

Founded in 1952, RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation's leading accounting and professional consulting firms. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value.

RubinBrown redefines the full-service experience by combining technical and industry expertise with a commitment to personal and high-level relationships.

RubinBrown's Real Estate Group is a nationally recognized leader in providing specialized audit, tax, and consulting services across the country in the affordable housing, low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets, and Renewable Energy credit segments as well as Opportunity Zones.

As a member of the RubinBrown's Real Estate Tax Team, the successful candidate will work directly with the managers and partners of the firm's Real Estate Services Group. The successful candidate will use their basic foundation in accounting and taxation to enhance their skills related to real estate tax compliance and consulting.

The Real Estate Tax Team has a specific focus on issues related to tax credit and tax incentive properties, including low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets, and Renewable Energy credits as well as Opportunity Zones.

Major Responsibilities

  • Analyze client tax records / books and prepare real estate tax returns for a variety of clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards.
  • Develop a great foundation of knowledge related to tax credit real estate properties and funds including tax compliance and consulting.
  • Prepare tax credit calculations under various client scenarios and situations.
  • Understand and analyze partnership and pass-through taxation issues, such as 704(b) and 754 regulations.
  • Analyze tax effects of partnership interest and property sales and projections.
  • Identify process and performance improvement opportunities.
  • Research current tax compliance and consulting issues.
  • Work closely with and directly communicate with partners, managers, and team members, in addition to client personnel.

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or related degree and CPA or credentials to sit for the exam (required).
  • Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment.
  • Minimum of one to two years of tax compliance experience. Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits (LIHTC, HTC, NMTC) is highly desirable, but not necessary.
  • Excellent analytical and leadership ability.
  • Ability to work on a team and develop other individuals.
  • Highly organized and motivated with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • The typical office hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations. Travel for this position will be minimal to moderate, depending on office. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to move throughout office. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds. Ability to speak English to communicate with clients, team members, etc.

    To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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