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Senior Tax Accountant
Department: Finance
Kairos Investment Management Company is a real estate private equity firm, whose predecessor was founded in 2005, focused on value-based real estate investments in the lower middle market with a long-term orientation and often with a contrarian approach. As of December 31, 2023, the Kairos team has transacted on $4.2 billion of real estate, including over 25,000 multifamily units and 23 million square feet of commercial property nationwide.
Job Summary:
Kairos Investment Management Company is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Tax Team. An ideal candidate will be part of a fast paced and dynamic finance team within a growing organization in the investment management industry. This role requires a driven team-player with a positive and proactive attitude, excellent organization, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively..
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare / review tax workpaper, including state apportionment calculations, in support of Federal, State, or Local income partnership tax filings.
- Coordinate tax preparation process between various external parties and service providers.
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax projections.
- Prepare tax withholding allocations, including but not limited to California pass through entity tax (PTET) allocations, and process tax payments in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct tax research through available application tools such as CCH.
- Review external JV K-1s/tax forms per established procedures.
- Review investor K-1s/tax forms and returns, prepared by third party CPA firms, in an effective and efficient manner.
- Assist with quarterly and annual REIT testing.
- Assist with IRC Section 704 workpaper updates.
- Assist with tracking tax notices, gathering information, working with respective state departments, and drafting response letters.
- Assist with other special projects assigned by management.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, MBT/MST a plus.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in tax preferred, experience in public accounting is a plus.
- Experience with Joint Venture accounting or passthrough entities is a plus.
- Experience with private equity real estate funds, private equity funds or REIT’s is a plus.
- Flexible and able to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and respond to shifting priorities to meet deadlines including those of the busy tax season.
- Professional written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic with commitment to high-quality work product.
- Tech forward with proficiency in Excel and knowledge in Yardi and Adobe.
- Able to handle confidential investor information with discretion.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- Holiday pay (currently observe 11 holidays per year)
- 16 days per year of paid time off
- 401k access with company contribution matching
Compensation:
The annual U.S. based wage range for this full-time position is $95,000 – $110,000 annually. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience and will take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of health & wellness benefits. For more information regarding Kairos Investment Management Company benefits, please visit https://kimc.com/careers/.