Senior Staff Tax Accountant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Staff Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves preparing and reviewing a variety of tax returns, conducting tax research, and assisting clients with their unique tax issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax preparation, particularly for high net worth individuals and the entertainment sector. You'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to a firm renowned for its comprehensive financial services in the creative arts. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4+ years in tax preparation for individuals and corporations, preferably in entertainment.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review various tax returns for individuals and corporations.
• Perform tax research and assist with client service projects.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Tax Research

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Go Systems

SurePrep Tax Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AgilLink

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 Go Systems or SurePrep Tax Software is a plus
• 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 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.

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