Tax Associate, Real Estate

About the Role

Aprio is seeking a Tax Associate to join our Real Estate tax practice. This role offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in tax compliance and consulting within the real estate sector. You will apply and expand your technical tax knowledge across client engagements, contributing to high-quality work products under the guidance of experienced tax professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career professional to launch a meaningful tax career within a nationally recognized, high-growth firm.

What You'll Gain / Impact

• Hands-on experience across real estate tax compliance and consulting engagements from day one
• Mentorship and close collaboration with senior tax professionals and firm leadership
• Exposure to a wide range of entity types and tax forms, building broad technical depth early in your career
• Access to structured professional development, training programs, and networking opportunities
• A clear path for growth within a firm that is committed to developing its people at every stage

Key Responsibilities

• Apply technical tax accounting knowledge across consulting and compliance engagements for real estate clients
• Prepare federal and state tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120, 1120-S, and 1040
• Participate in the tax planning and consultation process, supporting client-facing discussions and technical analysis
• Engage in professional development activities, including firm-sponsored training sessions and networking events, and work closely with senior leadership to build technical and professional skills

Candidate Qualifications

• 0–2 years of public accounting experience; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Degree in Accounting or a related field strongly preferred
• Some exposure to the preparation of tax returns is ideal
• Strong accounting, analytical, technical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication abilities
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis as needed

Leadership Skills

• Building Relationships
• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Driving Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Environment: Hybrid
• Location: Phoenix, AZ