Senior Tax Accountant

Company Overview: Hillwood, a Perot company, is a full-service industrial real estate developer, investor and advisor, focusing on institutional-grade industrial properties.
From acquisitions and joint ventures to development, property management and fund/asset management, Hillwood provides creative solutions for its customers and long-term value for its partners.
Hillwood has experience in 52 markets across North America and Europe and has developed and acquired 265.
4 million square feet (Q2-2023).
For additional information, visit www.
hillwood.
com.
Position Summary: Hillwood’s Corporate Tax Department is currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing team.
Qualified candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy challenging work.
This position involves the preparation of partnership tax returns, quarterly tax estimates and projections, designated tax research and special projects.
Responsibilities: Preparation and review of legal entity tax work papers, including schedules to reflect: book to tax basis income statement and balance sheet book and tax basis capital roll forward book and tax basis property roll forward summary of book v.
tax adjustments (M-1 items) Preparation and review of federal partnership income tax returns (form 1065) and state income/franchise tax returns on CCH Axcess software.
Calculating and projecting book v.
tax differences for annual compliance, quarterly estimates, tax projections and budgets.
Extracting general ledger financial information on a legal entity basis and identification of tax sensitive account details.
Computation of quarterly/annual estimated tax liabilities and other tax reporting requirements.
Application of capitalization rules related to fixed assets from construction in progress and related depreciation and amortization computations and projections.
Verification of changes in equity for compliance with partnership agreement provisions related to capital account maintenance and allocation of income and loss provisions.
Responding to tax jurisdiction notices.
Oversee and own various project work, as well, work-flow management.
Required Skills/Abilities: The ability to communicate effectively with the internal accounting staff regarding GAAP treatment v.
tax accounting methods.
The ability to handle difficult time pressures.
The ability to assimilate a high volume of data with attention to detail.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to work independently.
Ability to understand information flows and automate tax compliance processes to integrate with general ledger systems.
The ability to work at a variety of property locations and maintain a professional schedule.
Proficiency in MS Office, CCH Axcess and Workpaper Manager preferred.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience working in Public Accounting.
Experience related to federal and state partnership tax issues required.
Knowledge of real estate and construction accounting practices preferred.
EEO Statement: Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.