Tax Staff Accountant
Company: Colony Capital
Location: Encino
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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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 3 years in a similar role is highly preferred Bachelors
degree is required 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 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. For information on our Job Applicant
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Keywords: Colony Capital, Lynwood , Tax Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Encino, California
