Tax Accountant

Focus Financial Partners•Encino, CA

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman (GRF), Focus Partners Business Management is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Tax Accountant role is responsible for the preparation of various reports in support of servicing clients, preparation of simple to moderately complex tax returns, as well as tax projections and tax research. Focus / GRF provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
Expected graduation date before July 2026
Ability to work and commute out of our Encino, CA or Century City, CA offices
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Organization skills with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns is preferred
Familiarity with Agilink is a plus
Familiarity with GoSystems, CCH tax software is a plus
CPA or CPA eligibility is highly preferred
Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
Capability to learn new systems and process information quickly

Responsibilities

Prepare 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
Prepare closeouts for loan-out corporations and analyzing payroll withholding requirements for federal and state
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 state, local, and international tax clearances for touring artists
Assist client service team with other projects, as necessary