Senior Tax Staff Accountant

Focus Financial Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman seeks a Senior Tax Staff Accountant with entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.

The role focuses on preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax projections, and tax research, supporting servicing clients and providing guidance across individual, corporate, partnership, and trusts filings. Hybrid schedule in White Plains, NY or New York, NY offices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with preparation and review of tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred with 4+ years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and exempt organizations.
• Review general ledger and reports to assist in tax projections.
• Perform tax research and planning to solve client issues.
• Correspondence regarding notices, audits, and jurisdictional matters.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and tour-related tax clearances for touring artists.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax research

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Learn new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CCH Axcess

Engagement

Job description

Job Description Summary

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Tax Staff Accountant, ideally with entertainment business management experience, to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Senior Tax 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. This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our White Plains, NY or New York, NY office.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Tax Staff Accountant, ideally with entertainment business management experience, to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Senior Tax 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. This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our White Plains, NY or New York, NY office.

Job Description

• 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

• 3+ years of experience with preparation and review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Master's degree, with 4+ years in a similar role is highly preferred
• Experience working with entertainment and HNW individuals 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

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $90,000 - $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.

GRF, Focus Partners Business Management is a leading full-service business management firm serving an exclusive clientele of entertainers, athletes, executives, and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 Managing Directors and more than 700 professionals, GRF provides comprehensive financial and advisory services across the music, film, television, sports, literary, and broader entertainment industries, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.

As part of Focus, a leading financial services organization offering wealth management, family office, and business management solutions, GRF combines deep industry expertise with personalized client service. Learn more at grfllp.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement

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Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]

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