Senior Tax Associate - Real Estate

Portland, OR / Bellevue, WA / Irvine, CA / Lake Oswego South, OR / Lake Oswego North, OR / Los Angeles, CA / Orange County, CA / San Francisco, CA / Walnut Creek, CA / Woodland Hills, CATax – Tax /Full Time /Hybrid Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.  Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.  

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Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join their team in Portland!

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys complex business returns, taking ownership of engagements, and expanding their technical skills while working alongside experienced industry leaders. The role is ideally based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid work schedule, though we're open to exceptional candidates throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, who can support occasional in-person team and client  this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

Take ownership of engagements from planning through completion

Develop specialized expertise in partnership taxation, real estate transactions, and flow-through entities

Build meaningful client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor

Collaborate with an experienced team that is investing in technology, automation, AI-enabled tools, and modern tax delivery processes

Gain exposure to engagement review, staff development, and increasing leadership responsibilities as you progress toward Manager and beyond

Work closely with partners and industry leaders who are committed to mentoring and developing future leaders within the practice

Grow your career within a nationally recognized advisory and accounting firm with a strong and expanding real estate platform

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Tax Associate, your typical day may include:

Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns, with a primary focus on partnerships and other flow-through entities

Reviewing work papers, trial balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Taking ownership of assigned client engagements and helping drive projects through timely completion

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:

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in partnership taxation and enjoys technically challenging business-return work. Successful candidates will have:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting2-5 years of public accounting tax experience

Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, corporations, and individuals

Experience reviewing work papers and responding to review notes

Ability to manage multiple engagements successfully

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