Tax Accountant, Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting (Real Estate) (Manager) (Multiple Positions)

Job description

Tax Accountant, Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting (Real Estate) (Manager) (Multiple Positions), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, New York, NY.

Provide tax guidance, planning, and compliance for public and private companies including: REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), homebuilders, low-income housing, real estate core and opportunity funds, developers, construction companies, hotel companies, private equity firms, and brokerage companies. Perform transactions and basis calculations. Provide audit support for all clients including REIT testing and tax provisions for taxable REIT subsidiaries and “blocker corporations”. Review tax compliance process for international Real Estate funds and Schedule K-1 tax reporting packages to US investors, tax returns, and tax projections throughout the year.

Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.Full time employment, Monday– Friday,40hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Tax, Finance, Law or related, plus 5 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Tax, Finance, Law or related, plus 4 years of related experience.

Of the required experience, must have 3 years of real estate fund experience in a professional service firm, accounting firm, or similar industry experience.

Must have 4 years of cumulative experience in the following:
- Section 704 (b) and (c) capital account maintenance;
- US withholding on FDAP;
- ECI and FIRPTA income;
- REIT income; and,
- Asset testing.

Must have 4 years of cumulative experience with Go System/One Source; RIA Checkpoint tax research; and, Microsoft office suite.

Must have 1 year of experience reviewing tax returns prepared by junior tax professionals

Must have 1 year of experience managing tax compliance engagements, including engagement-related budgeting and billing, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, and escalating issues to tax partners or executives as needed.

Must have CPA certification or state bar membership.

Requires travel up to 20% to serve client needs.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience

TO APPLY: Please apply on-line at ey.com/us/jobsearch (Job Number – NEW00L3B).

 

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title20-vol3/pdf/CFR-2011-title20-vol3-sec656-3.pdf at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".