Tax Associate - Real Estate

About the role

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. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Aprio is seeking a Tax Associate to join our Real Estate tax practice and build a strong foundation in tax compliance and consulting within one of the most complex and rewarding sectors in public accounting. In this role, you will apply and expand your technical tax knowledge across a variety of real estate client engagements, contributing to high-quality work products under the guidance of experienced tax professionals.

You will gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns, participating in client planning discussions, and developing the skills needed for long-term career growth. 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

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members

• 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

What’s in it for you

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.