Tax Accountant

Job Description:

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy, with a $45 billion enterprise value and a portfolio of ~1,400 properties across North America and the UK. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities serving nearly 90,000 residents, alongside outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities that meet the needs of an aging population. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas is positioned at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, and innovation to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

About the Role

The Tax Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization through accurate, compliant, and timely tax reporting. This position directly supports the company’s fiscal health and strategic decision-making by ensuring adherence to complex federal, state, and local tax regulations. As a key member of our collaborative tax team, the Tax Accountant contributes to process improvement, risk mitigation, and the company’s broader commitment to operational excellence and transparency. Key responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Prepare accurate and timely filings for corporate, partnership, and disregarded entity state and local income tax returns.

• Prepare separate federal corporate and partnership income tax returns and associated informational filings.

• Prepare, pay, and file quarterly tax estimates and extensions.

• Retrieve, compile, and organize data from the general ledger and tax depreciation software for calculations such as state and local apportionment.

• Maintain organized and complete tax records to ensure accessibility and compliance.

• Research and analyze state and local income tax matters to support accurate tax filings.

• Respond to income tax notices and inquiries from federal, state, and local authorities.

• Assist with business license filings and renewals.

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.

• Compile data and assist with annual 1099 reporting.

• Respond to specialty tax notices and assist with state and local sales and use tax audits.

• Provide support with international tax compliance as needed.

• Partner with tax department leadership on process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• 1+ years of relevant tax experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications

• Experience working with accounting and general ledger systems

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred

• Must be located in Louisville, KY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment

• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

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Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.