Tax Staff Accountant
Company: Colony Capital
Location: Encino
Posted on: December 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant
with ideally entertainment business management experience to join
our team of dedicated professionals. This position is based out of
Encino, CA on a hybrid basis. The Staff 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. 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 1 years in preparation
and/or review of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax
returns Bachelors degree is required Proficiency at Microsoft
Office, especially Excel and Word Familiarity with Agilink is a
plus Familiarity with Go Systems or comparable 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 About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman Founded in 1967, Gelfand,
Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business
management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers,
executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners
and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services
in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports,
literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has
offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael,
Wilmington, and London. This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible
position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected
to be between $62,005 - $76,268. 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 applicants 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. 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.
Keywords: Colony Capital, Santa Monica , Tax Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Encino, California
