Tax Analyst
Company: SCHNITZER INVESTMENT CORP
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Schnitzer Properties, a dynamic
75-year-old real estate company, is aggressively expanding its 31
million square foot portfolio of properties through $1 billion of
industrial development properties and acquisitions in six Western
states. Because of this growth, we are looking to add a Tax Analyst
to help build on this success. This is a fabulous opportunity to
work with the best and the brightest in commercial real estate! We
want all new positions to be filled with individuals who are driven
by excellence and looking for a long-term career. In 75 years,
Schnitzer Properties has never had a default or missed a payment to
anyone! We have offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco,
Sacramento, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, and Tucson. Our staff of
almost 270 professionals are nearly all long term and are prepared
to work for a company that has a family first philosophy – meaning
your family always comes first and your Schnitzer Properties family
is always there to support you. The Tax Analyst is primarily
responsible for managing tax compliance and projects, focusing
heavily on pass-through tax laws and real estate methodologies. Key
duties involve the preparation of federal and state pass-through
tax returns and associated workpapers, identifying and resolving
complex tax issues, and conducting research for strategic tax
planning opportunities for the company’s real estate portfolio.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS: Prepare Federal and multi-state
pass-through tax returns. Planning and researching of federal and
state income tax issues. Structure and document transactions to
maximize tax objectives. Tax projections, audits and examination of
taxable entities. Stay current with new tax laws and regulations.
Prepare estimated tax payments Capitalization and Depreciation Have
current working knowledge of tax depreciation methods and issues
Review property expenditures to maximize tax benefits Work with
accounting department for job closures from work in progress for
tax benefit maximization Work with accounting department in
maintaining depreciation system within book, state, federal and
alternative minimum tax requirements. Knowledge of section 263A and
ability to review calculations of capitalized interest. EXPERIENCE,
TRAINING, SKILLS REQUIRED: A minimum of 3 years public accounting
or related experience Current experience in pass-through, corporate
and individual taxation, preferably with a focus in commercial real
estate. Experience in individual, estate and trust taxation is a
plus. Critical and analytical thinking. Ability to identify and
pursue alternative solutions. Able to organize complex facts or
data into manageable form. Proficient in Windows based environment
(MS Word, Excel). Knowledgeable and experienced in software-based
tax compliance systems. Very proficient in Excel. Ability to
present ideas and clearly communicate strategies. Excellent verbal
and written communication with good interpersonal skills. Possess a
positive outlook with ability to stay organized and efficient under
pressure Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance is
required. Graduate degree in taxation or accounting a definite
plus. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: CPA certificate (or CPA
Eligible). Valid Driver License. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional
travel may be needed. Schnitzer Properties offer a full benefits
package with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and FSA options as well
as vacation, sick, and holiday pay. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class.
Keywords: SCHNITZER INVESTMENT CORP, Corvallis , Tax Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Portland, Oregon
