Tax Accountant

With over 30 years of experience in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and management of apartment communities across the Western United States, we are a trusted partner in the real estate investment and property management industry. At MG Properties, we focus on enriching lives – physically in our community buildings, philanthropically through giving back to our local communities, and through development and growth of our employees.

Position Summary

MG Properties is seeking a detail-oriented and deadline-driven Tax Accountant to support the Tax Director in managing the company’s income tax function. This position will assist with tax preparation for partnerships owned and controlled by MG Properties and its affiliates, including preparation of federal and state partnership returns and Schedule K-1s.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, experience working with partnership tax structures, and the ability to accurately manage a high volume of tax filings across multiple entities.

Please note this position is in office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare federal Form 1065 partnership returns, Schedule K-1s, and applicable state tax returns for delivery to investors by the unextended March 15 filing deadline.
• Prepare, organize, and coordinate the federal and state income tax return process for more than 100 company entities each year.
• Help ensure the timely filing of tax returns and distribution of Schedule K-1s to partners.
• Work with large Excel workbooks to calculate taxable income using complex formulas.
• Calculate book-to-tax differences and prepare related journal entries.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly state and local tax filings.
• Calculate and coordinate state extension filings and payments.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals.
• Communicate with federal, state, and local taxing authorities regarding notices received.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Perform other tax and accounting-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including experience working with formulas and large workbooks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable and proactive, with consistent follow-through.
• Experience with multi-tiered real estate partnership structures and allocations, preferred.
• Real estate or partnership tax experience, preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA, or Enrolled Agent, EA, certification, preferred.
• Experience using CCH Axcess, preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• $72,500k-$90 annually DOE
• Company profit sharing
• Accrues 10 days Paid time off per year
• 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Paid Personal Days per year
• 40 Hours of Paid Sick Time
• 401K with employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account

California pay range$72,500—$90,000 USD

MG Properties is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are a drug-free workplace, participate in E-Verify, and are an at-will employer. If identified for a position, you will be asked to submit to a background check and drug-screen. 

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