Tax Staff Accountant

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, a top entertainment business management firm in Encino, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team of dedicated professionals.

This position can be based out of Century City, Encino, San Rafael (CA), Wilmington (DE), New York or remote.

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 

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Organization skills with attention to detail

• Capability to learn new systems and process information quickly

• Proficiency at Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and QuickBooks

• Familiarity with Datafaction is a plus

• Familiarity with GoSystems is a plus

• Undergraduate degree is required

• CPA is highly preferred

This is a non-exempt, full-time position. Salary is competitive based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, 401(k), a generous paid time off policy and up to ten paid holidays per year. We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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 500 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.