Tax Specialist
About the job
- A bachelor's degree and CPA certification, or eligibility to become a CPA.
- At least 2 years of progressive tax compliance experience at a public accounting firm, or a combination of industry and public accounting experience.
- Knowledge of partnership taxation.
- Experience with tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe software.
- Sound judgment and a developing ability to work independently.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear direction to remote teams.
- Initiative to learn, ask questions, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepare federal and multistate tax returns, primarily in real estate contexts, for partnerships and corporations.
- Review tax returns and federal and state governmental tax examinations of varying complexity.
- Assist with managing state and federal tax notices through correspondence.
- Coordinate with an outsourced team on compliance engagements, including workflow management, quality control, and providing clear instructions to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
- Prepare tax projections and calculate estimated tax payments.
- Prepare and review work papers of varying complexity, including K-2/K-3, state apportionment, book-tax differences, and debt allocation.
- Prepare fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations.
- Prepare and review analyses of earnings and profits (E&P).
- Communicate professionally with the IRS and other state authorities when applicable.
- Learn new concepts with minimal guidance.
- Research and draft memoranda on real estate- and construction-related issues.
About the company
Westdale Properties owns, manages and develops residential and commercial real estate across Canada and the United States for tenants, businesses and property investors. Its Canadian projects include mixed-use developments built with partners, while its US operation runs through Westdale Asset Management. The group combines rental housing with office, retail and industrial space, and its hospitality portfolio includes Toronto restaurants such as The Chase and Kasa Moto. It collects rent from property holdings, while the US unit also earns fees managing buildings for outside owners. The family-owned group traces its operating roots to 1954 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$6M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1954
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- US staff get housing discounts: Westdale employees qualify at managed apartments after meeting residency criteria and signing a lease.
- Aurora supervisors earn extra: monthly renewal and quarterly performance bonuses supplement the listed $35-$39 hourly base.
- US investments tap varied capital partners: Westdale sponsors ventures with institutional investors, private equity firms and family offices.
What critics are saying
- US part-time benefits are narrower: Westdale excludes part-time and temporary employees from vacation and holiday pay.
- Dallas HR work requires office attendance: the business partner role specifies Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., in person.
- Aurora supervisors cover off-hours: the listing requires monthly weekends, additional coverage as needed and rotating emergency on-call duty.
What makes Westdale Properties unique
- Westdale's US unit buys troubled property debt: distressed debt and recapitalization are core investment competencies.
- Westdale's US accounting group customizes owner reporting: financial and management reports match each property owner's requirements.
- Westdale's US construction group controls renovations end to end: it scopes and manages demolition, renovation and rehabilitation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement