Tax Accountant

About the role

You will own the full cycle preparation and filing of U.S. federal and state tax returns for real estate holding companies and related entities, ensuring strict adherence to real estate-specific tax rules. Success in this role is defined by accurate, on-time filings across assigned portfolios with minimal rework during internal review. You will act as an independent owner of a recurring book of tax preparation work, applying deep knowledge of depreciation, accelerated depreciation, and cost segregation studies to rental properties and investment assets. The position requires proactive coordination with internal teams to close gaps in financial and property level information before filing. You will maintain organized tax workpapers and documentation to support every return and facilitate smooth audits or reviews. This role involves identifying and flagging discrepancies or potential tax risks prior to submission to leadership. You will stay current on regulatory changes impacting real estate investors and evaluate legitimate tax planning opportunities within compliance boundaries. The work demands strong analytical rigor and meticulous attention to detail given the complexity of real estate tax regulations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Prepare and file U.S. federal and state tax returns for real estate holding companies and related entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare tax returns for rental properties, real estate investments, and property holding entities while ensuring alignment with fund-level objectives.
• Review financial statements, property records, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy for tax preparation and compliance.
• Ensure tax returns are complete, accurate, and filed within applicable federal, state, and local deadlines without delay.
• Review prior year returns and supporting workpapers to identify relevant historical information, trends, and potential tax issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams including accounting, operations, and leadership to obtain missing financial and property level information promptly.
• Maintain organized tax workpapers and detailed documentation supporting all filings for internal and external reference.
• Apply appropriate depreciation treatment to rental properties and real estate assets, including accelerated depreciation and cost segregation studies where applicable.
• Identify tax treatment considerations specific to real estate holding companies and support the identification of legitimate tax planning opportunities.
• Stay current on relevant changes to U.S. tax regulations affecting real estate investors, property holding entities, and investment funds.
• Work closely with internal accounting, operations, and leadership teams to ensure tax information is accurate, complete, and aligned with business decisions.
• Flag discrepancies, missing documentation, or potential tax risks before filing to reduce rework and ensure timely submissions.
• Support ad hoc tax projects or analyses that may impact real estate strategy, compliance, or optimization.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and during meetings to resolve tax-related queries and provide status updates.

Requirements

• Hold an active CPA license or equivalent professional accounting credential recognized in the field of real estate taxation.
• Demonstrate strong experience preparing and filing U.S. tax returns for a variety of entity types and complex scenarios.
• Bring direct experience with U.S. taxation for real estate holding companies, rental properties, and related investment structures.
• Show a strong understanding of depreciation rules, including MACRS, and how they apply to real estate assets over time.
• Have hands on experience with accelerated depreciation methods and cost segregation studies to optimize real estate tax positions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of U.S. real estate tax strategies, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Prove the ability to independently manage a recurring book of tax preparation work with strong ownership and minimal supervision.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills to navigate complex tax situations and resolve issues efficiently.
• Possess advanced written and spoken English skills at C1 or C2 level to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Be able to work U.S. business hours with sufficient overlap across U.S. time zones to support collaboration and deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience working with U.S. based real estate investment, property management, or accounting organizations that operate at scale.
• Experience preparing returns for multiple real estate holding companies or investment entities across different structures.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation and accounting software commonly used in public practice and corporate environments.
• Experience working directly with real estate investors, property owners, or investment funds and their advisors.
• Background in tax planning in addition to tax compliance and preparation to support proactive advisory opportunities.

Practical notes

• Type: Full time contractor.

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Location: Remote, Latin America.

• Time zone: CST alignment required.

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Compensation: $3500 - $4000.