Schnitzer Properties, a dynamic 75-year-old real estate company, is aggressively expanding its 31 million square foot portfolio of properties through $1 billion of industrial development properties and acquisitions in six Western states. Because of this growth, we are looking to add a Tax Manager to help build on this success. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in commercial real estate! We want all new positions to be filled with individuals who are driven by excellence and looking for a long-term career. In 75 years, Schnitzer Properties has never had a default or missed a payment to anyone!
We have offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, and Tucson. Our staff of almost 270 professionals are nearly all long term and are prepared to work for a company that has a family first philosophy - meaning your family always comes first and your Schnitzer Properties family is always there to support you.
The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for managing income taxation (federal and state) and fixed asset reporting. Reporting to the Vice President of Tax, some of the key duties for this position involve the review of partnership and S-corporation tax returns, planning and researching of federal and state income tax issues and supervising the adherence to policy and procedure for fixed assets. There is room for growth and advancement within the tax department.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, SKILLS REQUIRED :
- Minimum 5 years of public accounting or related experience.
- Experience in partnership and S corporation taxation and experience with commercial real estate is a plus.
- Critical and analytical thinking. Ability to identify and pursue alternative solutions. Can organize complex facts or data into manageable form.
- Ability to identify and implement tax planning strategies.
- Application and theoretical knowledge of accounting and tax systems.
- Proficient computer skills including Adobe and Microsoft Office. Experience with CCH tax software and Yardi accounting software system are a plus.
- Experience with Yardi or FAS depreciation software is a plus.
- Ability to effectively present ideas and clearly communicate strategies.
- Strong organizational skills, strong work ethic, pride and accuracy in work.
- Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TASKS :
Review and management of pass-through entity (partnership and S Corporation) tax returns to ensure timely and accurate completion.Identification and implementation of tax saving opportunities in a closely held real estate company.Recognize, analyze, and ascertain appropriate treatment of broad range of business tax accounting methods and issues.Experience with Section 1031 (tax-free exchanges), a plus.Assist with multistate tax filings & other SALT deliverables, as well as property tax appeals.Manage business entities income tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.Work with accounting, legal, and operational groups to implement business strategies.Work closely with development team on new construction projects to review and classify costs appropriately for tax depreciation purposes.Maximize benefits from cost capitalization and expensing including cost segregations of acquired and developed assets.Help prepare multiyear forecasts of individual, trust and business taxable income.Coordinate implementation of beneficial tax strategies and compliance.Additional tasks or special projects as assigned.EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or financeGraduate degree in taxation or accounting a plusLICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED :
CPA CertificateValid Driver License and registered automobileTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
Occasional travel may be neededSchnitzer Properties offer a full benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and FSA options as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.