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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