Staff Tax Accountant
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Job Location:
Calabasas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Staff Tax Accountant Entertainment CPA Firm
Location: Los Angeles CA
Industry: Entertainment / Public Accounting
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Tax Accountant to join our entertainment-focused CPA firm. This role supports tax preparation compliance and advisory services for clients across film television music sports digital media production companies and high-net-worth entertainers. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting and taxation strong organizational skills and a genuine interest in building a career within the entertainment accounting niche.
Tax Preparation & Compliance
Prepare individual (1040) corporate (1120/1120S) partnership (1065) trust and PSC (loan-out corporation) tax returns under supervision.
Assist with quarterly estimated tax calculations extensions and year-end tax projections.
Organize analyze and reconcile complex entertainment income streams including:
Royalties
Residuals
Touring income
Digital creator revenue
Profit participations
Support multi-state tax filings residency analysis and allocation of entertainment-related income across jurisdictions.
Entertainment-Specific Accounting
Process and categorize entertainment-related income and expenses including agency commissions management fees per diem production costs and deal-specific deductions.
Assist with loan-out corporation bookkeeping expense tracking and basic cash flow support.
Prepare financial summaries schedules and supporting documentation for producers artists and business managers.
Review royalty statements and reconcile payments as assigned.
Research & Technical Support
Perform basic tax research related to entertainment-specific issues including:
State production incentives
International touring and withholding rules
Multi-state nexus considerations
Guild requirements (SAG-AFTRA DGA WGA)
Prepare workpapers schedules and supporting documentation for tax positions and filings.
Client Support & Relationship Management
Communicate professionally with clients to request documentation and clarify accounting or tax-related questions.
Maintain accurate client files digital records and workflow tracking.
Support senior staff and managers with audits tax notices and special projects as needed.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with Seniors Managers and Partners to ensure timely accurate and high-quality deliverables.
Participate in internal meetings training sessions and ongoing professional development.
Contribute to a collaborative service-oriented team culture aligned with firm values.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
Progress toward CPA licensure preferred
13 years of public accounting or tax preparation experience (entertainment experience a plus but not required)
Strong understanding of foundational tax concepts and workpaper preparation
Experience with tax software (Lacerte ProSystem fx or similar) and proficiency in Excel
Excellent attention to detail organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong interest in developing expertise within the entertainment industry (film television music digital media)
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
