Tax Accountant
Arlington, Virginia
State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203
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
Summary of Job Description
This position works closely with the tax manager to ensure federal and state tax compliance for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The tax accountant’s primary duties are preparation of income tax returns and REIT asset and income tests. This position also researches tax issues necessary to file tax returns correctly and supports the department in periodic work related to maintaining REIT status.
Essential Job Functions:
- Runs reports from internal accounting systems and effectively communicates with associates to ascertain the information necessary to file tax returns.
- Prepares federal and state tax workpapers and works with third party prepares to ensure tax compliance is done in a timely manner.
- Maintains current knowledge on federal and state tax regulations for markets in which AVB operates.
- Research tax regulations to determine applicability to AVB business operations.
- Reconciles fixed assets monthly to incorporate new asset additions and forecast tax depreciation.
Non-Essential Functions:
All other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field required.
Certification or Licensures:
- None required.
Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in an accounting/tax-based position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of partnership and corporation taxation.
- Demonstrates integrity and strong professional ethics.
- Ability to adapt and continue learning.
- 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.
- Performs general arithmetic skills to analyze complex financial and business operations figures.
- Performs basic Microsoft Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and multi-task prioritization skills.
- Works well independently, as well as part of team.
- Displays proficiency with time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Alteryx.
- Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets.
- Takes ownership of projects and drives projects to the finish line.
Physical Demands:
- Normal office environment
Working Environment:
- Normal office environment
Training:
- 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.
How AvalonBay Supports You
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/)
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