What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at AvalonBay Communities?
Overview
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
This position ensures tax compliance by preparing tax returns internally, as well as compiling information necessary for outside tax preparers. This position is also responsible for Federal tax compliance work, including areas of corporate income tax, partnership tax, and tax compliance issues specific to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
There is also State tax compliance work including corporate income tax, partnership tax, sales & use tax, and business personal property returns. This role also researches tax issues as needed and provides support to associates on tax issues.
Essential Job Functions
All other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Education
Minimum Qualifications:
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We Offer
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
This position ensures tax compliance by preparing tax returns internally, as well as compiling information necessary for outside tax preparers. This position is also responsible for Federal tax compliance work, including areas of corporate income tax, partnership tax, and tax compliance issues specific to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
There is also State tax compliance work including corporate income tax, partnership tax, sales & use tax, and business personal property returns. This role also researches tax issues as needed and provides support to associates on tax issues.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepares Excel-based tax packages for outside tax preparers, which includes general ledger information, book to tax adjustments, and other information necessary to finalize income tax returns.
- Prepares in-house tax returns.
- Performs taxable income projections on a quarterly basis, as well as executing REIT asset and income tests on a quarterly basis for 15 REIT entities.
- Runs reports from internal accounting systems and prepares business personal property returns and business license renewals.
- Assists with misc. tax filings.
All other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Education
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax required.
- None required, working on CPA or has CPA preferred.
- Minimum 3 years in a tax-based position.
- Tax experience with a REIT or Partnership preferred.
- Displays strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
- Performs general arithmetic skills to analyze complex financial and business operations figures.
- Performs basic Microsoft Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications.
- Creates and delivers group presentations on function-related subject matter and writes reports in a clear, concise form.
- Normal office environment
- Satisfactory completion of AVB’s new hire orientation within 30 days of employment or the first training session offered after employment.
- Any other applicable training assigned by the manager.
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We Offer
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)