Senior Staff Tax Accountant

Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Staff Tax Accountant, ideally having entertainment business management experience, to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position is hybrid out of Century City, CA. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review 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 role is located in Century City, CA. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and review 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

• 4+ years in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns for preferably entertainment and HNW individuals
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Familiarity with Go Systems or SurePrep Tax Software is a plus
• CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred
• Organization skills with attention to detail
• Capability to learn new systems and process information quickly
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Familiarity with AgilLink is a plus

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $82,755 - $110,000. 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

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Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

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