Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant will work directly with, and assist, the Tax Team. The Tax Accountant plays a pivotal role in assisting and optimizing the tax function and strategies for our real estate and private equity investments. This position requires a professional with a strong background in tax accounting, particularly within the private equity and real estate sectors. The Tax Accountant will ensure compliance with tax laws & regulations, provide strategic tax planning, and support the tax reporting processes for the company.

What you have already achieved: (Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related discipline.
• Proven work experience as a Tax Accountant or similar role.
• 1 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm, with additional expertise in partnership taxation and 1065s preferred.
• Background knowledge of real estate accounting and taxation of rental real estate entities
• Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude.

What you are great at: (Responsibilities)

• Ensure timely compliance with 1099 and K-1 deadlines.
• Coordinate and work closely with the corporate and property management controllers, other accountant and DLP personnel in compiling information and documentation necessary for creating tax packages for all DLP entities.
• Prepare tax packages of federal and state tax returns for approximately 200 real estate Special Purpose Entities (SPE's), Funds, REITs, holding companies, and corporate operating companies.
• Fulfill requests for information and tax returns from various parties (i.e. lenders, investors, management).
• Maintain the tax basis financials within AppFolio accounting software.
• Calculate payments of all nonresident withholding requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in quarterly REIT tests for equity and mortgage REITs as well as coordinating with 3rd party tax advisors on their review and sign-off.
• Responsible for assisting in earnings & profit calculations for REIT entities.
• Help maintain inquiries, notices, and requests from various tax authorities and regulators.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping, documentation, and filing systems to substantiate tax returns and financial statement audits.
• Research and advise on tax efficient strategies with complex ownership structures (new and existing).
• Research tax issues and find resolutions/recommendations for those issues.

What you're motivated by:

• Making an impact. Whether it's the residents who call our Thriving Communities home, the investors who trust us to be stewards of their capital, or the sponsors we work with to 10x their business, everything we do is about making an impact.
• Challenges. You see roadblocks as opportunities and are proactive in finding solutions.
• Growth. We've been named to the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for thirteen consecutive years.

Who We Are

What We Do In One Sentence:

We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission:

We are changing the nation through the building of Thriving Communities. We are the leader in funding the building of Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing.

Our Purpose:

To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.

Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG):

To positively impact and transform 10 million lives by funding the building of 5,000 Thriving Communities, becoming one of America's 100 largest private companies.

Our Culture:

• We work hard, marching towards ambitious goals driven by a purpose that's bigger than ourselves.
• We are impact-driven, seeking to make a difference not just on the affordable housing crisis but also in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners.
• We are disciplined, following our exclusive Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally.
• We strive to Live Fully, finding fulfillment in all areas of our lives.

Our Core Values:

Driven For Greatness: We are driven by the pursuit of knowledge and the paramount importance of a growth mindset, cultivating greatness both personally and professionally.

Living Fully: We prioritize living fully with a dedication to achieving optimal health in all aspects of life: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun , fulfillment, fitness, and finance.

We are intentional with our time, integrating the 8fs of our life to achieve our goals & God's goals.

Grit: We have the endurance and unshakable commitment necessary to achieve our visionary long-term goals.

Community: We elevate the greater good over individual interests, magnifying our impact and cultivating thriving relationships with investors, sponsors, residents, and our colleagues.

Authenticity: We are true to ourselves and others, steadfast in our beliefs and values. We hold ourselves and others accountable, fostering open dialogue to propel growth.

Prepared to Win: We apply discipline to our thoughts and our actions, which leads us to put forth consistent effort and commitment doing the important proactive work despite the urgent priorities we face each day. We plan to win, and are prepared for volatility and challenges.

Kingdom Impact: We share God's love and transformative power through our labor, serving everyone in God's likeness. The world will know God more through our work and how we do it.

Twenty-Mile March: We march towards clear, well-defined goals and objectives with unwavering focus, constantly evaluating our performance and course correcting as needed.

Stewardship: We are guided by our commitments to those who trust us with their capital, their communities, and their careers.

Servant Leadership: We lead with high standards & deep devotion. We display as humble confidence as we build deep relationships and trust. We show the way through the forest, empowering growth, accountability, and a founder's mentality, with team members regularly asking "What else can I do to achieve the desired results?"

Benefits and Perks:

Unlimited PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, adoption services reimbursement/learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.

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