Senior Accountant — FIRPTA Focus | Sarasota, FL
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Job Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 92 - 96
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why this role
Own one of the most specialized accounting seats at one of Floridas leading real estate law firms. Youll be the firms go-to FIRPTA expert preparing 8288 and 8288-A filings tracking foreign-seller transactions and making sure every deal with a foreign component closes cleanly on the tax side. Youll also play a core role in month-end close trust accounting and financial reporting alongside the Controller. This is a niche-specialist role for an accountant who takes pride in getting the hard stuff right.
What youll do
FIRPTA compliance. Prepare IRS Forms 8288 and 8288-A in compliance with FIRPTA regulations for real estate transactions involving foreign sellers. Maintain accurate records of all FIRPTA-related transactions and track reporting deadlines so nothing slips.
Core accounting operations. Drive the month-end close with financial worksheets analysis and reconciliations. Prepare accurate revenue reports for attorneys and revenue-producing personnel. Handle annual multi-office tangible personal property tax filings. Reconcile and analyze trust account transactions across the firm.
Financial analysis and reporting. Perform financial analysis and support the preparation of financial statements and management reports. Assist with compliance requirements and ad hoc projects assigned by the Controller.
What were looking for
You bring 5 years of progressive accounting experience ideally in real estate transactional accounting or multi-office environments and working knowledge of FIRPTA compliance and IRS documentation requirements. You have strong GAAP and internal controls knowledge advanced Excel skills (pivot tables are table stakes) and QuickBooks proficiency. You can explain complex accounting and tax requirements to non-experts without losing them. Youre detail-obsessed organized and manage competing deadlines without needing to be chased. Bachelors in Accounting Finance or a related field required.
Strongly preferred: CPA (licensed or candidate) prior law firm or title company accounting experience trust accounting background or multi-entity consolidations experience.
What we offer
- $92K$96K base top of Sarasota market for Senior Accountant roles
- Health insurance retirement plan and generous PTO
- Paid holidays
- Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (post-eligibility)
- A collaborative multi-office Florida firm with a genuine commitment to work-life balance
- Direct line to the Controller and real scope a specialist seat not just data entry
Ready to apply
Send your resume and a brief note about your FIRPTA experience (or if you havent worked on FIRPTA directly the most complex tax-adjacent compliance work youve handled) to Jennifer Youngblood HR Director at We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within a week.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
