CPA/Senior Tax Preparer

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. The Senior Tax Accountant position requires a highly motivated professional with demonstrated relevant tax experience. The Senior Tax Accountant will support the Director of Tax in all tax functions (excluding property and payroll taxes) for Bell Partners and its related investment vehicles. The Senior Tax Accountant will assist with the preparation or review of tax compliance work, management of external staff (including coordination with internal business partners), and with technical tax research activities.
This is a hybrid role: 4 days in the office (Raleigh, Charlotte, or Greensboro)
Review federal/state/local income, franchise, and sales and use tax returns prepared by third-party tax advisors
Execution of tax return and K-1 delivery process to ensure timely completion of deliverables, including providing information to third-party tax advisors
Complete or coordinate submission of tax filings and payments to government agencies
Complete certain aspects of investor reporting
Prepare internal tax estimates or review estimates prepared by third parties
Remain current with federal and state tax law changes
Research tax issues using external materials, and prepare written summary of findings and recommendation
Provide support for tax audits and controversies, including the preparation of notice responses
Assist accounting department with appropriate tax accrual entries and other critical US GAAP analyses
Manage LLC annual report renewals in all jurisdictions required by leveraging outsourced provider
Review unclaimed property filings prepared by outsourced provider
Great attention to detail, ability to solve practical problems quickly, and ability to work well under pressure with minimal guidance and supervision
Direct experience and knowledge of partnership taxation required
Experience working with REITs and multi-state real estate investment portfolios preferred
Willingness to provide exceptional customer service
Must be proficient with Adobe, Excel, Word, and Outlook
4-year degree in Accounting or Master of Accounting

• CPA certification preferred
• 2+ years of relevant tax experience at a public accounting firm

#Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.