Great people make great properties. As a shopping center developer of some of the nation’s best real estate in top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding, and balanced career.

Macerich's official recruitment process includes interviews that may be conducted virtually over the Zoom platform, in-person at one of our malls, shopping centers, or corporate offices, or a mix of both before a job offer is made. If you have reason to suspect the legitimacy of any communication regarding open positions at Macerich, please visit our official website and contact our corporate headquarters directly.

The Position on our Team:

The Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring the company’s compliance with federal and state tax laws through the meticulous preparation and review of tax workpapers, and the review of tax returns and related documentation. This role involves handling multi-state tax compliance, consolidated tax reporting, sales and use tax returns, and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) testing. The Tax Accountant will also manage federal and state tax notices, maintain a detailed tax calendar, and support special projects as needed. This role is essential for maintaining the company’s tax compliance and ensuring the accuracy of tax-related processes.

This position is on a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote workdays.

In This Role, You Will:

• Tax Compliance: Prepare tax workpapers to ensure accurate and timely compliance with varying state tax laws and regulations.
• Consolidated Tax Workpapers: Analyze and prepare consolidated tax workpapers, integrating financial data from multiple entities to ensure proper tax reporting and compliance.
• Sales and Use Tax Returns: Review multi-state sales and use tax returns for accuracy, ensuring all transactions are properly reported and taxes are paid according to state requirements.
• Section 110 Disclosure Review: Assess Section 110 disclosure work to ensure all required disclosures are completed accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• REIT Testing: Prepare workpapers for quarterly REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) testing to verify compliance with REIT regulations, including income, asset, and distribution tests.
• Federal and State Notices: Address and resolve notices from federal and state tax authorities by researching issues, preparing responses, and ensuring resolutions are in line with tax laws.
• Tax Calendar Maintenance: Maintain a comprehensive tax calendar to track deadlines for all tax returns and ensure timely filings.
• Special Projects: Undertake occasional special projects related to process improvements or other assignments / research projects as directed by management.

What You Bring to Macerich:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2 – 3 years Form 1065 experience
• 2 – 3 years Use Tax experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy.
• All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

We know our people make us who we are, and we take pride in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest employees from all backgrounds. We recognize the value of strengthening our workforce with diverse thoughts, voices, ideas and people. This makes our company a rewarding and energizing environment to work in.

As an employee with Macerich, you will also benefit from the following: 

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely two days per week
• Annual paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• Savings accounts for your future through 401K and Health Savings Accounts
• Participation in the Company stock program at a discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours annually and employer charitable match benefit
• A sense of belonging fostered by wellness, satisfaction, diversity and inclusion

Why Macerich

We create places where people come together. Macerich is reinventing the retail experience bringing together the best of shopping, dining, office, multifamily and experiences to meet the needs of the communities we serve. With 44 properties in some of the most vibrant, bustling cities across the country from New York to California, Macerich is setting the bar for transforming retail real estate into our vision for Regional Town Centers for everyone.

Our Culture of Belonging

At Macerich, we prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and equity, benefiting our employees, workplaces, and communities. We actively seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the strength it brings. Our goal is to create a thriving, respectful environment that celebrates uniqueness and fosters learning. We are proud of our practices promoting equal employment and advancement opportunities. Macerich welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of protected characteristics. For further details, refer to our Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact our People team for assistance.

We strive to be leaders in our industry by operating properties that prioritize responsible stewardship of our resources for the benefit of our tenants, guests, investors, employees, communities, industry partners and the planet. We are also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees can thrive. By prioritizing and investing in our employees, we create value for our workplaces and Regional Town Centers, as well as the communities we serve.