Tax Accountant at Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, Focus Partners Business Management

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Return Preparation, Tax Projections, Tax Research, General Ledger Review, Tax Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Active Listening, Critical-Thinking, Learning Agility, Attention To Detail

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Start Date: July 2026 Position Summary Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman (GRF), Focus Partners Business Management is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Tax 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. Focus / GRF provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader. 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 Currently pursuing or recently received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field. Expected graduation date before July 2026 Ability to work and commute out of our Encino, CA or Century City, CA offices Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. Prior experience in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns is preferred Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word Familiarity with Agilink is a plus Familiarity with GoSystems, 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 position is a non-exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $65,000-$75,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may 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. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education. 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/ 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 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. The following language is for US based roles only For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing various reports to support client servicing, preparing simple to moderately complex tax returns, and conducting tax projections and research. Primary duties include preparing individual, corporate, partnership, estate, trust, fiduciary, and exempt organization tax returns.