Tax Accountant (Real Estate)

This is a remote tax preparation seat supporting a property management and investment-focused organization that manages residential portfolios and investment funds. You will own the preparation and filing of U.S. federal and state tax returns for real estate holding companies and related entities, applying real estate-specific tax rules, including depreciation, accelerated depreciation, and cost segregation. Success looks like accurate, on-time filings across assigned entities, minimal rework during review, and a candidate who can independently manage a recurring book of tax preparation work.

What You'll Own

Prepare and file U.S. federal and state tax returns for real estate holding companies and related entities

Prepare tax returns involving rental properties, real estate investments, and property holding entities

Review financial statements, property records, and supporting documentation required for accurate tax preparation

Ensure tax returns are complete, accurate, and filed within applicable deadlines

Review prior year returns and supporting workpapers to identify relevant information and potential tax issues

Coordinate with internal teams to obtain missing financial and property level information

Maintain organized tax workpapers and documentation supporting all filings

Apply appropriate depreciation treatment to rental properties and real estate assets, including accelerated depreciation and cost segregation studies

Identify tax treatment considerations specific to real estate holding companies and support identification of legitimate tax planning opportunities





Stay current on relevant changes to U.S. tax regulations affecting real estate investors and property holding entities

Work closely with internal accounting, operations, and leadership teams to ensure tax information is accurate and complete

Flag discrepancies, missing documentation, or potential tax risks before filing

What We're Looking For

Active CPA license or equivalent professional accounting credential

Strong experience preparing and filing U.S. tax returns

Direct experience with U.S. taxation for real estate holding companies and rental properties

Strong understanding of depreciation and its application to real estate assets

Hands on experience with accelerated depreciation and/or cost segregation

Strong understanding of U.S. real estate tax strategies and compliance requirements

Ability to independently manage tax preparation work with strong attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Advanced written and spoken English (C1 or C2)

Ability to work U.S. business hours with overlap across U.S. time zones

Nice to Have

Experience working with U.S. based real estate investment, property management, or accounting organizations

Experience preparing returns for multiple real estate holding companies or investment entities

Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation and accounting software

Experience working with real estate investors, property owners, or investment funds

Experience with tax planning in addition to tax compliance and preparation

Details

Location: Remote, Latin America

Time zone: CST alignment required

Compensation: $3500 - $4000

Type: Full time contractor

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