Tax Staff Accountant

Focus Financial Partners • Encino, CA

29d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant with ideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position is based out of Encino, CA on a hybrid basis. The Staff 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.

Requirements

• 1+ years in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• 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
• Organization skills with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years in a similar role is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Agilink is a plus
• Familiarity with GoSystems, CCH tax software is a plus
• CPA or CPA eligibility is highly preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level