Tax Staff Accountant

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

We are seeking a Staff Tax Accountant with ideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location: This position can be based out of Century City (CA) or Encino (CA) on a hybrid basis.

Overview of Role: 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.

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

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 1+ years (Staff) or 4+ years (Senior Staff) in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns 
• Bachelor's degree is required
• 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
• Organization skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Familiarity with Agilink or Datafaction is a plus
• Familiarity with Go Systems or comparable tax software is a plus

Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
• CPA program (employer-paid prep materials, paid time off to study and sit for exams, a CPA completion bonus, continued education and license renewals)
• Early office closures for major holidays
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• Employee and client referral bonus 
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness program

This is an exempt position. Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education/training/credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations. Applicants will be considered for the Staff and Senior Staff level. The expected base compensation hiring range for these positions is as follows:

• Staff Accountant: $62,005 to $75,005 per year
• Sr. Staff Accountant: $85,530 to $125,000 per year

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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