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Senior Associate, Tax - Real Estate

Aprio· Tax
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Hybrid (Portland, OR), Hybrid (Bellevue, WA)$82k - $133.5kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Tax Associate focused on real estate taxation within Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm. Hybrid, full-time role located in Portland, OR or Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns, with a primary focus on partnerships and other flow-through entities
  • Reviewing workpapers, trial balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Taking ownership of assigned client engagements and helping drive projects through timely completion
  • Working on real estate-focused tax matters including partnership allocations, multi-state filings, consolidated trial balances, and related compliance issues
  • Researching tax issues and identifying opportunities to support client objectives and planning strategies
  • Collaborating directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide responsive service
  • Responding to review comments, resolving technical issues, and incorporating feedback efficiently
  • Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback
  • Collaborating with offshore preparation teams and reviewing simpler returns to ensure quality and consistency
  • Leveraging tax technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and service delivery
  • Building strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service
  • Working closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners to deliver high-quality tax solutions and support client growth initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience
  • Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, corporations, and individuals
  • Strong understanding of flow-through entities and closely held businesses
  • Exposure to real estate clients or a strong interest in specializing in real estate taxation
  • Experience reviewing workpapers and responding to review notes
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements successfully
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and CPA firm operations
  • Experience working directly with clients and building trusted relationships
  • Comfort working with tax technology, automation tools, and evolving AI-enabled solutions
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • CPA or EA designation (preferred)

Skills

Required:Tax preparation and reviewPartnership taxationClient communication
Nice to have:Real estate taxationTeam leadership/mentoring

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • 401k with Profit Sharing
  • 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
  • Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
  • Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
  • Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
  • Top rated wellness program
  • Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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