Real Estate and Hospitality Tax Senior

Bennett Thrasher ‚Ä¢ Dallas, Texas ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 30, 2026

Bennett Thrasher, a nationally recognized public accounting firm and Inside Public Accounting “Best of the Best,” is seeking experienced Seniors to join our Real Estate & Hospitality Tax team. This role focuses on complex tax compliance and consulting engagements, mentoring staff, and performing first-level reviews, while working collaboratively to deliver value to clients. We offer the scale and opportunity of a large firm with a strong culture and family-oriented environment, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver. Our Real Estate & Hospitality practice is a leading advisor to clients operating in a complex and highly competitive environment. Our team supports real estate businesses through economic cycles and evolving regulations by delivering practical, tailored tax and advisory solutions. As part of this team, professionals work alongside a multidisciplinary group of 50 specialists serving clients across multi-family, retail, industrial, and commercial real estate transactions. Bennett Thrasher has an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate and Hospitality Tax Senior Associate. This role offers hands-on involvement with complex tax compliance and consulting engagements, while working closely with team members to drive client service excellence. The Senior also plays a key role in mentoring and developing Staff and provides first-level review and guidance across engagements. Responsibilities:

Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
Is able to identify potential tax issues during planning of engagement
Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner when applicable
Accurately prepares complex partnership, S Corporation and individual tax returns
Develops an understanding of IRC sections 1445 (FIRPTA) and 1446 along with related tax forms (1042, 8804, 8805)
Develops a working knowledge of partnership taxation including book-ups under §704(b) and step-ups under §754
Efficiently reviews tax returns from Staff as a first reviewer
Prepares and reviews income tax projections and estimate calculations
Accurately performs research and writes technical memorandum in a readable format
Researches and prepares work papers for various book to tax differences
Identifies area of specialization and is continuously refining skills, knowledge and expertise
Supports Staff and Interns in professional development
Mentors Staff and Interns on return review notes
Maintains open communication with management regarding the progress of completion on projects
Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator
Actively studying and preparing for the CPA certification, if not already obtained

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
3+ years of tax experience is required
Knowledge of partnership tax law and principles of individual and business taxation is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills

Why Join Bennett Thrasher?

Bennett Thrasher is more than just a workplace — we foster a community of respect, innovation, and collaboration. We believe in empowering our associates to lead and grow while contributing to meaningful projects that impact both our clients and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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