Senior Tax Staff Accountant

Focus Financial Partners•White Plains, NY

5d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Tax Staff Accountant, ideally with entertainment business management experience, to join its team. The role prepares and reviews reports to support client services, prepares simple to moderately complex tax returns, and handles tax projections and research. The position follows a hybrid schedule from the White Plains, NY or New York, NY office. The accountant works with a range of individual and entity tax returns and contributes to financial reporting, tax planning, client correspondence, touring-related preparation, and other business management activities. The position also informally supervises and trains Staff Accountants. The annualized base pay range is $90,000–$125,000. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including experience, subject matter expertise, work location, and skills. Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Education and work experience are verified upon an offer of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to learn new systems and process information quickly.
Solid interpersonal and other soft skills, including communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, and critical thinking.
Thorough understanding of the bookkeeping process from start to finish.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience working with entertainment clients and high-net-worth individuals.
Familiarity with CCH Axcess or Engagement.
CPA credential or CPA eligibility.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review individual, corporate (S corporation and C corporation), partnership, estate, trust, fiduciary, and exempt organization tax returns.
Review general ledgers and reports to assist in preparing tax projections.
Perform tax research and planning as needed to resolve 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, RMD schedules, and international employment documents.
Informally supervise and train Staff Accountants.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.