Tax Staff Accountant
About The Position
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to join its team of dedicated professionals. The role supports client services by preparing reports, simple to moderately complex tax returns, tax projections, and tax research. The position is based in White Plains, NY or New York, NY on a hybrid basis. The role also assists with tax planning and client tax issues, tax notices and audits, loan-out corporation closeouts, financial reporting, and tax clearances for touring artists. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. The expected annualized base pay range is $65,000–$85,000; actual pay may vary based on experience, expertise, location, and skills. Other compensation may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience preparing and/or reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, 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
- Familiarity with AgilLink.
- Familiarity with CCH tax software.
- CPA or CPA eligibility is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare 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/or tax audits.
- Prepare closeouts for loan-out corporations and analyze federal and state payroll withholding requirements.
- Assist in preparing financial reports, which may include net worth statements, cash flow schedules, meeting packages, budgets, investment analyses, and tour reconciliations.
- Assist with state, local, and international tax clearances for touring artists.
- Assist the client service team with other projects as necessary.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
