Job Description:RESPONSIBILITIES:- Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and REITs.
- Lead complex real estate tax engagements covering partnership allocations, 704(b) and 704(c), 754 elections, opportunity zones, like-kind exchanges (1031), and cost segregation considerations.
- Oversee and review partnership tax returns (Forms 1065), K-1s, and related supporting schedules.
- Identify and research complex tax issues; prepare technical memoranda and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams.
- Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, entity structuring, acquisition/disposition strategies, and real estate-specific tax implications.
- Manage engagement budgeting, scheduling, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members, and provide performance feedback and support career development.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education:- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, EA or Law License required.
Experience:- 5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on real estate.
- Deep knowledge of real estate tax concepts, partnership taxation, and related regulations.
- Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
- Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant's skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In New York, NY: pay rate range is $112,500 to $168,000
In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $108,000 to $161,200
In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $103,500 to $154,500
