Senior Staff Accountant - Tax

Senior Staff Accountant - Tax

Our Company:

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over 1000 communities since 1985. We are an award-winning company that proudly employs over 1,500 associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over 30 markets nationwide.

Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership for the long term, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is a member of the Tax department with key responsibilities in preparing support for tax filings, reviewing tax filings, projections, and planning initiatives.This role collaborates with internal teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters within a dynamic real estate environment.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote work and on-site presence at our corporate office in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, CA. Candidates must reside within commuting distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the tax managers in providing information to accounting firms, governmental agencies and other intercompany departments for purposes of preparing tax returns or responding to audits.

• Assist with sales & use tax audits and filing of sales & use tax returns.

• Assist in the review and/or prepare quarterly and annual tax projections.

• Tax planning including researching issues and coordinating with internal department heads and external tax advisors.

• Completes company required training by established deadline.

• Complies with all Fairfield standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.

• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Accounting or Tax required

• CPA certification preferred (active or in progress)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting

• Hands-on experience with federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting

• Strong understanding of U.S. tax code and pass-through tax regulations

• Experience collaborating with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders

• Exposure to real estate industry tax structures and compliance preferred

• Some Experience preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual tax provisions and projections is preferred

• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is preferred

• Familiarity with tax software is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and passthrough tax reporting requirements.

• Working knowledge of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Taxable REIT Subsidiaries is desirable.

• Foreign withholding experience is helpful but not required.

• Working knowledge of FAS/Sage depreciation is a plus.

• Demonstrated and effective oral and written communication skills. Must be capable of dealing with executives, peers, outside advisors, joint venture partners and others throughout the organization.

• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office Excel) are required. Apply technology as part of enhanced process management capabilities.

• As a member of a small team, a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic is necessary and required.

• Must have strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills and be goal oriented.

• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high quality and a focus on detail.

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Estimated Rate of Pay:

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00

This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations. Pursuant to the Los Angeles and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinances, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.