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BEN BESALEL

Flushing,NY

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Tax and Transactions Senior Associate

Ernst & Young - Outsourced to Tishamn Speyer Tax
New York, NY
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Advised Tishman Speyer on tax issues related to REITs, partnerships, and transactions, including due diligence, structuring, compliance, and planning.
  • Reviewed complex tax returns and workpapers, including Forms 1065, 1120-REIT, and 1120, for Tishman Speyers diverse set of portfolios.
  • Conducted tax research and analyzed complex tax issues, providing innovative and practical solutions to Tishman Speyer.
  • Prepared gain calculations for various types of transactions, including sales, exchanges, and partnership transactions.
  • Developed various tax technology tools to streamline tax processes, improve efficiency, and reduce risk for Tishman Speyers tax department.

Real Estate Tax Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
New York, NY
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Assisted engagement teams in preparing and reviewing tax return workpapers for real estate investment funds including corporations, REITs, and partnerships.
  • Reviewed and filed Schedule K-1's, Form 1042-S, Federal and State Extensions/Returns for Partnerships and Corporations (Form 1065, 1120, 1120-REIT), as well as various other tax compliance Forms and schedules.
  • Worked with teams and clients on various tax consulting and compliance projects which included,REIT tax due diligence, real estate tax structuring, tax research, and tax technology.
  • Took lead in training our Tax delivery centers in preparing various tax deliverables, updating them on tax technical , and implementing the use of tax automations.

Asset and Wealth Management Tax Intern

PricewaterhouseCoopers
New York, NY
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prepared work-papers to determine taxable income reported on Schedule K-1 for investors for various private equity funds and hedge funds.
  • Completed tax returns for partnerships/corporations and communicated directly with the client to comply with standards.
  • Performed analysis for supporting forms by understanding complex tax implications and adjusting for changes in the law.
  • Assisted the engagement director in managing a team of over 100 members and implemented solutions for future projects.

Tax Intern

BRAND SONNENSCHINE & CO LLP
New York, NY
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Prepare corporate and non-for profit tax returns to meet government requirements and deadlines.
  • Construct tax projections to ensure proper tax planning for the company's clients.
  • Assisted in auditing in designated areas of the clients balance sheets and income statements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Minor in Management

Yeshiva University
New York, NY
2018

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel ( including VBA), and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in tax software, including CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx Tax, and Onesource
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and tax regulations
  • Experience with tax modeling and technology tools
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized

Timeline

Real Estate Tax and Transactions Senior Associate

Ernst & Young - Outsourced to Tishamn Speyer Tax
05.2022 - 12.2023

Real Estate Tax Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2020 - 05.2022

Asset and Wealth Management Tax Intern

PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2018 - 09.2019

Tax Intern

BRAND SONNENSCHINE & CO LLP
01.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Minor in Management

Yeshiva University

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