Accounting Compliance Manager (Hybrid Remote)

Who We Are

Tracing our original history back to 1920 EJF Real Estate Services has been a family-owned family-operated business focused on residential property management and real estate sales in the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 30 years. Today we are the largest DC-based property management company servicing hundreds of clients across the DMV. Our extensive market knowledge hands-on industry experience and best-in-class customer service work together to help communities thrive. Want to join in on the fun

What You Do

The Accounting Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative coordination and compliance processes associated with tax filings tax payments registrations information returns and annual audits for EJF-managed associations. The role coordinates with external tax preparers and auditors internal teams and client boards to ensure required filings and other compliance obligations are completed accurately and timely.

Federal & State Tax Returns

Manage and track federal and state tax filing requirements and deadlines for managed associations

• Coordinate the preparation and filing of tax returns and extensions including tracking filings prepared internally and by external tax preparers
• Facilitate required signatures authorizations and submission of tax forms and returns to the appropriate governmental agencies
• Maintain complete and accurate records of filed returns extensions confirmations and supporting documentation
• Monitor filing status and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met

State Tax Account Access & Registration

• Pursue register establish and maintain state tax accounts for all clients

Personal & Real Property Tax Filings

• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns for all associations in jurisdictions requiring such filing
• Support real property tax payment processing for all state and local authorities

Information Returns (1096 / 1098 / 1099)

• Compile and maintain databases for annual 1098 and 1099 reports
• Prepare and sendand 1096 reports

Association Onboarding & Offboarding Support

• Oversee the performance of onboarding and offboarding tasks assigned to the team

Board & Staff Support

• Respond to Board and staff inquiries on tax and audit matters

Audit Completion

• Manage the teams completion and management of annual audits for clients

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 3 years of experience in tax administration accounting operations audit coordination or related fields
• Experience with community association management (HOA/condo) accounting is a strong plus
• Experience managing recurring tax filings with regulatory deadlines or other compliance-related processes across multiple entities or accounts
• Experience coordinating with external tax preparers auditors government agencies or other professional service providers

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines across many accounts simultaneously
• Clear written communication skills for correspondence with boards tax agencies and internal staff
• Ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently escalating when needed
• Working knowledge of federal and state tax filing requirements and deadlines for corporate/association entities is helpful
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software; experience with Vantaca a plus
• Familiarity with IRS and state tax agency online portals (e.g. EFTPS DC MyTax Maryland tax portal)
• Ability to lead delegate monitor work quality and hold assigned resources accountable for deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to communicate effectively with client boards internal stakeholders auditors tax preparers and governmental agencies

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Seasonal workload increases are expected around key filing deadlines (e.g. tax season the June 1 FP-31 deadline and 1098/1099/1096 filing periods).

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties qualifications or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs. EJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Core Values

All EJF employees must exhibit our core values in their roles and daily interactions.

• Hustle Hard
• Own It Always
• Get Better Every Day

What We Offer

EJF offers eligible full-time employees:

• Salary: $75000 - $80000
• Hybrid Remote work set-up
• Flexible PTO and 13 observed holidays
• Friday early office closure at 2 pm
• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical dental and vision)
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• And much more

EJF is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected category under Federal and state law. If you are an applicant that requires reasonable accommodation please email us at .