Senior Tax Staff Accountant

Senior Tax Staff AccountantFocus Partner firm, GRF, is seeking a Senior Tax Staff Accountant with ideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Senior Tax 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. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week. This role is hybrid out of our Encino, CA office or our Century City, CA.Primary ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review individual, corporate (S corp and C corp), partnership, estate, trust, fiduciary, and exempt organization tax returnsReview General Ledger and reports to assist in preparation of tax projectionsPerform tax research and planning, as needed, to solve client's tax issuesCorrespondence regarding tax notices, jurisdictional issues, and/or tax auditsAssist 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 tour preparation and planning, including budgets and state, local and international tax clearances, and reductions for touring artistsAssist with various business management tasks (such as purchase and sale of real estate, royalty allocations, prepping RMD schedules, international employment documents, etc.)Informal supervision and training of Staff Accountant(s)Other projects and duties as assignedQualifications4+ years in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns for preferably entertainment and HNW individualsBachelor's degree is requiredMaster's degree, with 4+ years in a similar role is highly preferredFamiliarity with CCH Axcess or Engagement is preferredCPA or CPA eligibility is a plusOrganization skills with a high attention to detail is necessaryCapability to learn new systems and process information quicklySolid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)Thorough understanding of the bookkeeping process from start to finishThe annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $82,000 - $125,000. 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.GRF, Focus Partners Business Management is a leading full-service business management firm serving an exclusive clientele of entertainers, athletes, executives, and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 Managing Directors and more than 700 professionals, GRF provides comprehensive financial and advisory services across the music, film, television, sports, literary, and broader entertainment industries, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.As part of Focus, a leading financial services organization offering wealth management, family office, and business management solutions, GRF combines deep industry expertise with personalized client service.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. SCS Financial