Tax Staff Accountant
Focus Financial PartnersAbout the role
Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to join our team of dedicated professionals. 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. This position is based out of White Plains, NY on a hybrid basis.
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 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
Qualifications
- 2-3+ years of experience with preparing and/or reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
- 3+ years in a similar role is highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Familiarity with AgilLink is a plus
- Familiarity with CCH tax software is a plus
- 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
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.
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About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
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.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applic
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