RETS Pod Tax Accountant (Fully Remote - U.S.)
Job Description
Job Description
OPEN POSITION
RETS Pod Tax Accountant (Fully Remote – U.S.)
Salary: $110,000 – $130,000
Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based)
Type: Full-Time
High-impact role – niche specialization + career growth
About the Opportunity
We're partnered with a modern, forward-thinking CPA firm that is building out a specialized Real Estate Tax (RETS) Pod — focused entirely on rental properties, real estate investors, and advanced tax strategy.
This is not a generalist tax role.
This is a deep specialization opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys real estate tax and wants to become a true subject matter expert.
What Makes This Unique
Real estate focused (not a mix of unrelated work)
Blend of hands-down preparation + client advisory exposure
Work directly on Schedule E, 8825, cost seg, REPS, STR loopholes
Be part of a new, growing specialized team you can help shape
Clear path: Supervisor Manager Partner
What You'll Be Doing
Prepare and review tax returns with a heavy focus on rental real estate
Work on Schedule E + Form 8825-heavy engagements
Handle cost segregation setups + depreciation planning
Identify REPS, material participation, STR strategy opportunities
Assist with 3115 / 481(a) adjustments and technical issues
Support client conversations and consultations
Contribute to building processes within a growing specialized team
Qualifications
2–5+ years of tax experience in public accounting
CPA or EA (or actively pursuing)
Strong exposure to real estate / rental tax work
Comfortable in both prep-heavy + client-facing environments
Genuine interest in real estate tax and staying current
Why This Role
Not a compliance-only position — real technical depth
Become a go-to expert in a high-demand niche
Fully remote with a modern, growth-oriented firm
Exposure to complex, interesting client work
Long-term career acceleration, not stagnation
Bottom Line
If you've naturally gravitated toward real estate clients and actually enjoy that work — this is a chance to lean into it and build a true specialty.