Senior Tax Staff Accountant
Focus Partners - Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Tax Staff Accountant with ideally 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. 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 Century City, CA or 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 Go Systems, Agilink, and/or CCH 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
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please visit our website.
Salary/Benefits
$82,000 - $125,000 /year USD
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.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
Additional Information
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.
Employer will only allow resumes sent as an attachment.
Do not send in the body of the email. Apply Online