Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to attract the best talent in the industry and remain focused on growing our organization with talented professionals along with our assets. Westminster is stronger than ever, and we stand poised for continued growth with our valued partners. Our mission is to go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. Our values represent what we strive to achieve every day. Every decision we have to make is guided by the "4 Be's". Be best in class. Be Solution-Oriented. Be Accountable. Be caring.
How does Westminster supports its team members? Each eligible team member has the opportunity to:

• $2k relocation bonus available
• Live on-site and take advantage of our employee apartment discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans with no wait period-eligibility starts 1st of the month following employment
• Receive $1k in contributions to the HSA medical plan for each employee who enrolls
• Obtain assistance for student loans as well as tuition reimbursement
• 401k Match-50% of the first 6%
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and more!

Responsibilities:
The Tax Admin will take on the role of being the support system for the Tax Team.

• · Keep track of due dates and assist with filing various Annual Reports, Business Personal Property Tax Returns, Business License Renewals, and UEZ Renewals.
• · Keep track of and respond to tax notices, inquiries, and requests for information from tax authorities.
• · Request payments for notices, extension payments, and tax liabilities.
• · Manage and track e-Filing process for extensions and tax returns.
• · Track and maintain K-1 distribution to outside investors.
• · Process tax returns including uploading tax returns and K-1s to a portal for outside firms.
• · Assist with preparing Form W-9 for various entities as needed.
• · Distribute mail to tax team and property accountants.
• · Maintain organized and up-to-date files, including tax returns, supporting documentation, correspondence with tax authorities, and other relevant schedules including:

o Master Payment Schedule
o Notice Schedule
o Overall Entity List, maintaining updated ownership percentages
o In-house Tax Compliance Schedules
o K-1 Distribution Schedule

• · Perform various administrative tasks to support the tax department, such as organizing files and documents, schedule meeting/calls, and respond to emails.
• · Appropriately direct incoming calls and emails to necessary staff based on level of importance.
• · Prepare and coordinate mail, faxes, and express packages.
• · Perform data entry and scans documents.

Qualifications:

• 2 years minimum experience as an Administrative Assistant is required, preferably at a CPA or tax accounting firm
• Proactive and extremely organized
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly proficient in using MS Office suite including PowerPoint and Excel and the Internet to perform daily office tasks
• Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills
• Good research skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures and written and oral directives effectively
• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Personable and energetic, with a great phone presence
• Ability to self-direct and recognize needs of the office and staff as they arise

We're an equal opportunity at will employer, an equal housing provider, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.