Senior Tax Associate – Real Estate

RSM US LLP

Tax Senior Associate responsible for preparing complex tax returns in the Real Estate group. Serving diverse real estate clients, including owners, developers, and investors in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $67,900 - $128,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

preparing complex tax returns
detailed review and analysis of tax returns
interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.
performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues
develop, motivate, and train staff level and intern team members
remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
some travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam – or a licensed JD
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public accounting environment
Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
Experience preparing and reviewing returns
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Masters of Accounting preferred
CPA, JD, LLM, or EA preferred
Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm preferred
Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance preferred
Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation; review experience a plus
Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility in your schedule
empowering you to balance life’s demands
total rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax preparationtax return reviewtax lawtax complianceaccountinginternational taxresearch and analysisdocumentationsummarizing conclusionsstaff training

Soft Skills

client interactioncommunication skillsteam motivationplanningproblem-solvingdetail-orientedorganizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaboration

Certifications

CPAJDLLMEA