Senior Tax Staff Accountant

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

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.

Gelfand, Rennert Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Focus Financial Partners

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 .

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

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 careers@focuspartners.com .

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