Senior Tax Accountant

210 Route 4 East Paramus
210 Route 4 East
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) is an equity Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with over 30 million square feet of office and retail properties under management. With portfolio concentration in New York City, Vornado also owns premier assets of theMART in Chicago and the 555 California Street complex in San Francisco. Vornado’s reputation in the industry is one of unmatched quality and integrity. For more than ten years, Vornado has been a leader in environmental sustainability among REITs and large commercial landlords in New York.

Vornado’s Tax group is seeking a Senior Accountant to work in the Paramus office. The Tax Supervisor is responsible for reviewing and preparing tax returns for TRS entities, partnerships, REITs, and corporations. Additionally, the position requires the supervision and review of tax accountants responsible for preparing tax returns; reconciliation of cash distributions made to partners; review of taxable income and subsequent schedules; review of fixed assets and depreciation records; review and preparation of taxable income state allocation; preparation of tax projections; review, prepare, and coordination with transfer agent regarding non-resident partner state withholding; preparation of REIT Income and Asset Tests; and research of tax issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and preparation of tax returns for REITs, Taxable REIT Subsidiaries and Partnerships
• Reconciliation of cash distributions made to Vornado Realty L.P. partners
• Review and preparation of taxable income estimates to be sent to investors
• Assist in preparation of 704(c) and 752 Allocation models
• Review and preparation of divisional taxable income
• Review and preparation of fixed assets and depreciation
• Review and preparation of Vornado Realty L.P. state allocations (Three Factor Apportionment)
• Review, prepare and coordinate with transfer agent regarding non-resident partner state withholding
• Prepare tax projections for Private REITs and Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
• Maintenance of tax notices log
• Research of tax issues / maintenance of tax notice log
• Preparation of REIT Income and Asset Tests

Job Qualifications:

• Must be well-informed regarding REIT compliance and tax law
• Must maintain awareness of latest tax law changes

Education/Experience:

• 3-5 years of Commercial Real Estate Tax experience – Public experience a plus
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
• Must be familiar with REIT compliance procedures

Vornado Realty Trust is not offering reimbursement for relocation expenses for this position located in our Paramus, NJ office.

Vornado Realty Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual preference, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.