What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at HPI Real Estate Services & Investments?
Description
**This position is in the office 5 days a week**
Who We Are
HPI is a full-service commercial real estate firm serving Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston with 34 years of experience developing, managing, and investing in commercial real estate. This 360-degree perspective gives us the expertise to maximize investment value while navigating any real estate challenge. Backed by the best staff in the industry, our mission is to build trusting relationships with our clients through proven results, professional integrity, and exceptional service.
Purpose / Summary Of Position
The Tax Accountant will prepare tax filings and payments, identify tax savings, and analyze tax issues.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
**This position is in the office 5 days a week**
Who We Are
HPI is a full-service commercial real estate firm serving Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston with 34 years of experience developing, managing, and investing in commercial real estate. This 360-degree perspective gives us the expertise to maximize investment value while navigating any real estate challenge. Backed by the best staff in the industry, our mission is to build trusting relationships with our clients through proven results, professional integrity, and exceptional service.
Purpose / Summary Of Position
The Tax Accountant will prepare tax filings and payments, identify tax savings, and analyze tax issues.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax returns.
- Research tax laws and regulations and keep up to date with changes and industry trends.
- Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits.
- Analyze and organize spending, increase write-offs, and lower taxable profit.
- Maintain corporate tax records in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of all personal financial information.
- Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues.
- Advise management regarding the tax impact of corporate strategies.
- Identify tax savings in prospective acquisition scenarios.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 2 years of tax accounting experience, preferably public accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- MBA or CPA preferred.
- Strong communication and analytic skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrate organization and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and tax software.