Accounting Tax & Audit Manager

EJF Real Estate Services, Inc. has its roots in the 1920s when Edmund J. Flynn pioneered housing cooperatives in Washington, DC. Since its establishment, the company has become a trusted leader in cooperative home ownership, property management, and real estate services in the DC area. EJF carries forward a rich legacy of expertise, ethical practices, and personalized service. Recognized for its direct involvement in the development and management of premier cooperative and condominium associations, EJF continues to meet diverse real estate needs with integrity.

The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in its long-standing history of serving the community.

EJF is seeking an Accounting Compliance & Audit Manager to coordinate and execute key accounting compliance workflows across our community association portfolio. This role is ideal for an organized, deadline-driven accounting professional who enjoys managing recurring timelines and building clear trackers and repeatable processes. This position serves as the internal point of coordination, review, and workflow ownership, working closely with the accounting team.

• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax and compliance filings for an assigned group of associations
• Partner with external auditors and tax preparers to ensure timely completion
• Maintain filing calendars, documentation standards, and deadline tracking
• Review completed returns for completeness and reasonableness prior to leadership approval
• Track and help resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and reinstatements
• Coordinate annual audit timelines, deliverables, and request tracking
• Lead engagement letter workflows, data gathering, and draft review processes
• Track audit adjustments (AJEs) and ensure approved entries recorded accurately
• Maintain clear audit status visibility for accounting leadership
• Own onboarding and maintenance of required government tax and regulatory portals
• Coordinate POA/authorization workflows for leadership signature when needed
• Ensure recurring registrations completed accurately and on schedule
• Track tax-related payments and compliance items in partnership with AP/accounting teams
• Track real property tax monitoring and documentation for applicable associations
• Support allocation reviews, pr orations, and year-end true-ups
• Support accounting components of the annual budget cycle
• Maintain budget templates and fee structures; flag issues for review
• Confirm approved fee updates and budgets entered correctly into systems

• 3+ years of experience in accounting operations, compliance, audit coordination, or tax-support work
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfort managing multiple deadlines and external partner workflows
• Clear communicator with internal teams and third-party providers
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience in HOA, condo, co-op, or property management accounting
• Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-state compliance environments
• Experience with Vantaca or similar property/accounting platforms
• Prior mentoring or coordination experience (people management optional)

EJF provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match, up to 4%
• Flexible PTO policy with 13 observed holidays
• Professional Development assistance with industry memberships covered at 100%
• Growth opportunities in a stable, locally respected organization

EJF is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.