Tax Accountant

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.