Senior Tax Staff Accountant

Focus Financial Partners

$82K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in tax return preparation/review (individual, corporate, partnership, and trust) preferably within the entertainment sector or high-net-worth individuals.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred for enhanced technical knowledge.
  • Familiarity with CCH Axcess or Engagement software is an advantage.
  • CPA certification or CPA eligibility is beneficial but not mandatory.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail essential for managing complex tax situations.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes to improve efficiency.
  • Effective interpersonal skills including communication, time management, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations (S corp and C corp), partnerships, estates, trusts, and exempt organizations.
  • Analyze the General Ledger and reports to support tax projections.
  • Conduct tax research to address client-specific tax issues.
  • Manage correspondence related to tax notices, jurisdictional challenges, and audits.
  • Support financial report preparation including net worth statements and cash flow schedules.
  • Assist in tax clearance and budget planning for touring artists.
  • Provide informal supervision and training to junior staff accountants.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with potential for increased in-office days based on role needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
  • Work with a diverse roster of clients in the entertainment industry, enhancing professional networks.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Staff Tax Accountant with ideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review of various reports in support of servicing clients, preparation of simple to moderately complex tax returns, as well as tax projections and tax research. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week. This role is hybrid out of our Encino, CA office.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review individual, corporate (S corp and C corp), partnership, estate, trust, fiduciary, and exempt organization tax returns
  • Review General Ledger and reports to assist in preparation of tax projections
  • Perform tax research and planning, as needed, to solve client's tax issues
  • Correspondence regarding tax notices, jurisdictional issues, and/or tax audits
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports that may include net worth statements, cash flow schedules, meeting packages, budgets, investment analysis, tour reconciliations, etc.
  • Assist with tour preparation and planning, including budgets and state, local and international tax clearances, and reductions for touring artists
  • Assist with various business management tasks (such as purchase and sale of real estate, royalty allocations, prepping RMD schedules, international employment documents, etc.)
  • Informal supervision and training of Staff Accountant(s)
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • 4+ years in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns for preferably entertainment and HNW individuals
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • Master's degree, with 4+ years in a similar role is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with CCH Axcess or Engagement is preferred
  • CPA or CPA eligibility is a plus
  • Organization skills with a high attention to detail is necessary
  • Capability to learn new systems and process information quickly
  • Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
  • Thorough understanding of the bookkeeping process from start to finish

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $82,000 - $125,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

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