Senior Tax Staff Accountant

Focus Financial Partners•Nashville, TN

22d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Tax Staff Accountant to join its team of professionals. The role is responsible for preparing and reviewing reports that support client services, preparing simple to moderately complex tax returns, and preparing tax projections and conducting tax research. Entertainment business management experience is preferred. The position follows a hybrid schedule from the Nashville, Tennessee office, with three days onsite each week. The position also supports financial reporting and business management work for clients, including entertainers, athletes, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. It includes informal supervision and training of Staff Accountants. This is a non-exempt position. The expected annualized base pay range is $80,000–$90,000, with actual pay varying based on factors such as experience, expertise, work location, and skills. Other compensation may include an annual cash bonus and a benefits package. The job title may change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
Solid interpersonal and other soft skills, including communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, and critical thinking.
Ability to learn new systems and process information quickly.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Entertainment and high-net-worth individual experience is highly preferred.
Familiarity with AgilLink.
Familiarity with CCH tax software.
CPA or CPA eligibility is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review individual, corporate (S corporation and C corporation), partnership, estate, trust, fiduciary, and exempt organization tax returns.
Review general ledgers and other reports to assist with preparing tax projections.
Conduct tax research and planning as needed to address clients’ tax issues.
Correspond regarding tax notices, jurisdictional issues, and tax audits.
Assist with financial reports, which may include net worth statements, cash flow schedules, meeting packages, budgets, investment analyses, and tour reconciliations.
Assist with tour preparation and planning, including budgets, state, local, and international tax clearances, and reductions for touring artists.
Assist with business management tasks, such as real estate purchases and sales, royalty allocations, required minimum distribution schedules, and international employment documents.
Informally supervise and train Staff Accountants.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.