Senior Tax Accountant

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director of Tax, the Senior Tax Analyst will work as part of the tax team to ensure the timely delivery of tax benefits associated with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) program to Investors. Responsibilities also include addressing IRS and State income tax issues as they arise. Tax knowledge and exceptional organizational skills required.

Essential Job Functions

• Careful review of multi-state, multi-tier partnership tax returns, including property owning partnerships and fund-level tax returns, addressing contributions, distributions, allocation of tax items, special allocations, first year credit calculation, depreciation calculations and sales of partnership interest or assets. Completion of this process requires the review of partnership agreements, partnership audits, partnership general ledgers and related back up documentation.
• Work to resolve any issues identified in the return with tax return preparers.
• Prepare pass-through information (K-1 Summary) including state apportionment, state withholding and state exemption for the funds.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of Investor tax documents.
• Monitor the timely mailing and filing of federal and all state tax returns.
• Assist with the analyses of partner capital accounts.
• Respond and track notices received from the IRS or other taxing authorities.
• Coordinate for tax payments and extension process.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.   

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required. CPA or Public Accounting experience preferred.

Education

• Minimum of three years tax experience required; LIHTC or real estate experience preferred.
• Partnership knowledge and experience preparing partnership tax returns a plus.
• Exposure to multi-state filings helpful, but not required.
• Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task and work within specified deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyse data and draw logical conclusions.
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficient in use of Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Skills

Requires a detail oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates knowledge of accounting practices and procedures. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals. Strong work ethic; ability to handle high volume of transactions; works well under pressure/deadlines. Must demonstrate strong writing skills, and eager to learn and grow.

EEO/ADA

Hunt provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.