Tax Staff Accountant
Focus Financial Partners is a leading financial services firm that provides integrated wealth management and business management services. They are seeking a Staff Tax Accountant responsible for preparing various tax returns, conducting tax research, and assisting with financial reports for clients in the entertainment industry.
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
Skills
- 1+ years in preparation and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Proficiency at Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- 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
- 3+ years in a similar role is highly preferred
- Familiarity with Agilink is a plus
- Familiarity with GoSystems, CCH tax software is a plus
- CPA or CPA eligibility is highly preferred
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
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