Senior Staff Tax Accountant

Gelfand Rennert & Feldman; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading business management firm specializing in entertainment and high net worth individuals. As a Senior Staff Tax Accountant, you'll play a vital role in preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting tax research, and providing exceptional client service. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. With a focus on detail and organization, you will contribute to a team that supports some of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry. If you're passionate about tax accounting and looking to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 4+ years in tax preparation/review for individuals and corporations.
• CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review various tax returns for individuals and corporations.
• Assist client service team with various financial projects.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Tax Research

Client Correspondence

Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax Software

Microsoft Office

AgilLink

DataFaction

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Staff Tax Accountant with ideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position is hybrid out of Century City, CA. 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.

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.
• Prepare closeouts for loan-out corporations and analyzing payroll withholding requirements for federal and state.
• 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 state, local, and international tax clearances for touring artists.
• Assist client service team with other projects, as necessary.

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.
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax Software is required.
• CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred.
• Organization skills with attention to detail.
• 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.).
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with AgilLink or DataFaction is a plus.

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 $82,755 - $110,000. 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.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.