The Tax Accountant position at Macerich is a critical role responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state tax laws through meticulous preparation and review of tax workpapers, tax returns, and related documentation. This position 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 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. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote workdays. In this role, the Tax Accountant will prepare tax workpapers to ensure accurate and timely compliance with varying state tax laws and regulations. They will analyze and prepare consolidated tax workpapers, integrating financial data from multiple entities to ensure proper tax reporting and compliance. The role also includes reviewing multi-state sales and use tax returns for accuracy, ensuring all transactions are properly reported and taxes are paid according to state requirements. Additionally, the Tax Accountant will assess Section 110 disclosure work to ensure all required disclosures are completed accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations. They will prepare workpapers for quarterly REIT testing to verify compliance with REIT regulations, including income, asset, and distribution tests. The Tax Accountant will address and resolve notices from federal and state tax authorities by researching issues, preparing responses, and ensuring resolutions are in line with tax laws. They will maintain a comprehensive tax calendar to track deadlines for all tax returns and ensure timely filings. The role may also involve undertaking occasional special projects related to process improvements or other assignments as directed by management.