Senior Tax Associate - Income Tax

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QTS is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to work from our Overland Park, KS office.

QTS is a Blackstone REIT portfolio company.

WHO YOU ARE:

The Senior Tax Associate will be a key contributor within a dynamic and rapidly growing tax function supporting a complex REIT and partnership-based structure. This role will play an integral part in the Company’s federal, state, local, and international tax compliance, as well as tax provision and planning initiatives.

This position provides significant exposure to complex partnership structures, REIT compliance, and multi-entity reporting across a large and expanding portfolio. It is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working through technical challenges, and is eager to take ownership of high-impact workstreams.

This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Tax and works closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

• Complex partnership taxation, including multi-tiered structures, allocations, and capital accounts

• REIT structure and compliance, including taxable REIT subsidiaries (TRSs)

• Multi-entity tax reporting across a large and growing portfolio of assets

• Supporting a high-growth environment with evolving structures, transactions, and processes

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support tax compliance and reporting for complex partnership structures, including joint ventures and multi-tiered entities

• Assist with REIT compliance and monitoring activities, including coordination with internal teams and external advisors

• Prepare and review federal, state, local, and international income tax filings, including partnership and corporate returns

• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and documentation in accordance with ASC 740

• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and other teams to support transactions, restructurings, and new investments

• Conduct tax research and assess the impact of new laws, regulations, and business initiatives

• Manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Identify and implement process improvements, including the use of tax technology and automation tools

• Support tax audits and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities

• Communicate effectively with external advisors and internal stakeholders

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting or industry)

• Working knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision processes

• Understanding of federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and tax research tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred

• Big 4 or large public accounting experience preferred

• Experience with partnership taxation strongly preferred

• Exposure to real estate, infrastructure, or REIT structures highly desirable

• Familiarity with tax technology tools (e.g., Alteryx, Onesource, SAGE, or similar

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of owning workstreams from start to finish

• Interested in developing deep expertise in complex partnership and REIT structures

• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization

• Adaptable and comfortable working through new and challenging technical issues

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.