Sr. Tax Accountant

Job Summary:

This position will be a member of the WhiteWater accounting department in Austin. Responsibilities including completing tax forms, coordinating with and assisting various tax consultants, conducting tax research, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and preparation of year end partnership tax schedules. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple clients or projects, and an understanding of tax laws and accounting principles.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years relevant work experience
• Ideal candidate will have public accounting or industry experience in partnership, sales and property taxes
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to produce results under deadlines
• Strong understanding of construction-specific tax code and compliance
• Ability to apply strong attention to detail and multi-task
• Experienced in accounting for multiple joint venture projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Assist consultants with preparation of partnership tax schedules for construction entities (LLCs)
• Respond to tax notices and assist with audits and examinations from tax authorities
• Conduct research and work with tax consultants to identify, implement and maintain efficient tax strategies (property and sales taxes)
• Experience with filing direct pay permits and resale certificates
• Preparing quarterly tax schedules for partnership tax and assisting with compilation of financial information to provide third party compliance preparer for completion of quarterly estimates and year-end K-1 preparation
• Assist in maintaining capital tables
• Coordinate with procurement and various other departments to ensure compliance with and develop new tax strategies

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s in Taxation or related field is a plus.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred

Benefits: This position is located in Austin, Texas and is an in-office position.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.