Tax Manager

Schnitzer Properties, a dynamic 75-year-old real estate company, is aggressively expanding its 31 million square foot portfolio of properties through $1 billion of industrial development properties and acquisitions in six Western states. Because of this growth, we are looking to add a Tax Manager to help build on this success. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in commercial real estate! We want all new positions to be filled with individuals who are driven by excellence and looking for a long-term career. In 75 years, Schnitzer Properties has never had a default or missed a payment to anyone!

We have offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, and Tucson. Our staff of almost 270 professionals are nearly all long term and are prepared to work for a company that has a family first philosophy - meaning your family always comes first and your Schnitzer Properties family is always there to support you.

The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for managing income taxation (federal and state) and fixed asset reporting. Reporting to the Vice President of Tax, some of the key duties for this position involve the review of partnership and S-corporation tax returns, planning and researching of federal and state income tax issues and supervising the adherence to policy and procedure for fixed assets. There is room for growth and advancement within the tax department.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Minimum 5 years of public accounting or related experience.
• Experience in partnership and S corporation taxation and experience with commercial real estate is a plus.
• Critical and analytical thinking. Ability to identify and pursue alternative solutions. Can organize complex facts or data into manageable form.
• Ability to identify and implement tax planning strategies.
• Application and theoretical knowledge of accounting and tax systems.
• Proficient computer skills including Adobe and Microsoft Office. Experience with CCH tax software and Yardi accounting software system are a plus.
• Experience with Yardi or FAS depreciation software is a plus.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and clearly communicate strategies.
• Strong organizational skills, strong work ethic, pride and accuracy in work.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.

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Schnitzer Properties offer a full benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and FSA options as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.