
Tax Staff Accountant
Role description
From the employerPosition Summary
- Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to join our team of
- dedicated professionals. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation
- of various reports in support of servicing clients, including the preparation of
- simple to moderately complex tax returns, as well as tax projections and tax
- research. This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our White Plains, NY or
- New York, NY office.
- Primary 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 the preparation of tax
projections
- Perform tax research and planning to solve client’s tax issues, as needed
- Correspondence regarding tax notices, jurisdictional issues, and/or tax
audits
- Prepare closeouts for loan-out corporations and analyze 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
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience with preparing and/or reviewing individual,
corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word
- Familiarity with AgilLink software is a plus
- Familiarity with GoSystems and CCH tax software is a plus
- Business management experience is a plus
- CPA or CPA eligibility is highly preferred
- Ability to learn new systems and process information quickly
- Strong interpersonal skills and other key skills (i.e. communication, time
management, attention to detail, adaptability, critical thinking, etc.)
This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range
for this role is expected to be between $65,000 - $85,000. Actual base pay could
vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter
expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's
skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package
for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive
benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work
experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of
application information may be grounds for denying employment.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here
[https://www.grfllp.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy/].
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Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management
firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select
high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over
700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of
music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and
performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for
ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial
Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management,
family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF,
visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ [https://www.grfllp.com/] or follow the company
on LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/gelfand-rennert-&-feldman/posts/?feedView=all].
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the
employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or
candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity,
sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or
federal law.
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accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable
accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits
and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com
[careers@focuspartners.com].
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