Tax Staff Accountant

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 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.