Senior Entertainment Staff Tax 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 Senior Staff Tax Accountant or experienced Staff Tax Accountant with entertainment business management and tax return review to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location:

This position can be based out of Century City (CA), Encino (CA), Nashville (TN), NYC (NY), or White Plains (NY) on a hybrid basis.

Overview of Role:

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review 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 and review 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:
3+ years in preparation and review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns for preferably entertainment and HNW individuals
Bachelor's degree is required
CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred
Organization skills with attention to detail
Capability to learn new systems and process information quickly
Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Familiarity with Agilink or DataFaction is a plus
Familiarity with GoSystem 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 a non-exempt, overtime eligible 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 $75,020 per year
Sr. Staff Accountant: $72,010 to $95,025 per year

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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