Tax Administrator

Location: On-site, Kansas City, MO 

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Flexible Hours 

About Block Real Estate Services (BRES), LLC

Block Real Estate Services (BRES), LLC is a full service commercial real estate company specializing in property management, brokerage, and development. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions to our clients, and we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Administrator to join our corporate accounting team.

Job Summary

This is an entry-level opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented early-career professional who wants to build a foundation in tax and real estate accounting. Working under the guidance of the Tax Manager, the Tax Administrator will support tax-related processes across Block Real Estate Services’ diverse portfolio of investment properties and affiliated business entities, including approximately 350 LLCs. You will help collect, organize, and track tax workpapers and supporting documentation; assist with K-1s, 1099s, W-9s, and related schedules; and help keep information flowing accurately between property accounting teams, external tax advisors, and third-party vendors. Along the way, you will gain hands-on exposure to property tax administration, year-end processes, tax notice responses, and entity record maintenance. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with a high volume of detailed information, communicates professionally, and can keep accurate records in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and track tax workpapers and supporting documentation across the company’s portfolio of investment properties and entities, including approximately 350 LLCs.
• Assist in compiling tax information, including K-1s, 1099s, W-9s, and related schedules, for timely submission to external CPA firms and tax preparers.
• Communicate with internal property accounting teams, external tax advisors, and third-party vendors to request and follow up on information needed for complete, accurate data.
• Help gather and track federal, state, and local tax return information for partnerships, corporations, and other entities.
• Track property tax assessments and payments across the portfolio and help identify discrepancies for review.
• Support year-end tax processes, including assisting with reconciliations, compiled financials, and documentation for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Assist with responses to tax notices, assessments, and inquiries from tax authorities under the direction of the Tax Manager or Chief Financial Officer.
• Maintain and update tax-related records and entity documentation to support compliance requirements.
• Learn and research basic tax regulations and updates as assigned, and share findings with the team.
• Help respond to routine investor and internal stakeholder questions about tax documents, including K-1s, with clear and professional communication.
• Learn to use property management systems, including Yardi and Club Essential, to pull reports and data needed for tax compliance (training provided).
• Provide accurate data and documentation to support projects led by the Tax Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
• Share ideas for improving tax workflow, organization, tracking, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent coursework or experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, tax, or a related role; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in building a career in tax or real estate accounting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; comfort learning new software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exposure to commercial real estate or property management a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with Yardi software a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• A positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• A team player who is self-motivated, takes direction well, and meets deadlines.

Work Environment

• This position is based in our Kansas City office and requires onsite attendance Monday through Friday with flexible working hours.

Block Real Estate Services (BRES), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.