Benjamin Grunfeld is seeking a senior tax associate position, leveraging his extensive experience in public accounting and the entertainment media industry. His work history includes supervisory roles in taxation and financial compliance at organizations like Showtime Networks and KPMG, where he managed tax filings and compliance for various entities. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and has experience with numerous accounting software applications.

1. Benjamin Grunfeld
212-04 73rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11364
917-747-1519
bengjobs@aol.com
Career Goal: Senior tax associate position which will enable me to utilize my skills in both
accounting and taxes to play a vital role as part of the finance and tax team.
Career Summary: An accomplished and successful career in the field of entertainment
media industry and public accounting.
The Rosen Group Inc., NY (2014-2015)
Supervisor Fixed Asset
• Managed three staff accountants to oversee proper recording in A/P for Construction in
progress in various real estate developments and commercial buildings.
• Prepared tax accrual worksheet journal entries for auditors.
• Oversaw the preparation of management reports and departmental budget.
• Ad hoc projects as needed and monitored the property managers preparation of monthly
expenditures.
• Prepared issuance of 1099's.
Showtime Networks Inc., NY (2000-2014)
Business Tax Compliance Analyst
Position eliminated due to restructuring -effective Sept 18. 2014
• Accounted for and recorded payroll taxes for electronic and manual payments. Also
managed staff to properly account for payments to vendors in A/P for 1099 purposes.
• Met with various business units to communicate motion picture sales and use tax savings
for purchases made in NYS. ex. filing NYS ST-121
• Calculated FAS 109 Tax provisions and prepared work papers to support current and
deferred tax for Federal and State returns.
• Calculated tax accruals, quarterly federal and state estimated income, franchise tax
payments and annual extensions.
• Researched and resolved tax issues and assisted with various ad hoc requests
• Ensured companies compliance with IRS tax regulations and provided tax information and
assistance to the business units within the organization regarding international and
nonresident alien vendors.
• Managed the unclaimed property process and reporting and property tax returns.
• Interpreted tax treaty agreements with foreign countries regarding patents, copyrights and
vendor agreements set up by legal.
• Prepared and reviewed both Federal and State tax packages for Showtime and
Smithsonian Networks including the calculation of capital and depreciation schedules.
• Calculated Federal and State quarterly estimates and annual extensions.
• Responded to tax authority notices and prepared FIN 48 liability nexus questionnaires.
• Prepared monthly account reconciliations of all tax related accounts.

2. • Gathered information for tax audits and prepared checks for various tax filing including
Business & Occupational tax returns.
• Tax Research and Planning to provide companies tax advice/guidance and tax savings.
• Filed sales/use tax returns, personal property tax declarations, Gross Receipts Tax, W8-
BEN, W9's. US Census filings, 1099's, 1042's, NYC commercial rent tax, international
VAT& GST.
KPMG, Stamford., CT (1999-2000)
Tax Specialist
• Calculated FAS 109 Tax provisions and reviewed multi-state sales, use, federal tax
returns for major corporations and prepared RAR adjustments.
• Calculated Federal and State quarterly estimates and annual extensions.
• Worked on tax filings for startup company JetBlue.
• Responded to tax authority notices and filings.
• Attended tax seminars for IRS regulations updates.
BDO Seidman., NY, (1997-1999)
Semi-Senior Tax Accountant
• Research and tax compliance for various clients in the garment industry.
• Calculated Federal and State quarterly estimates and annual extensions.
• Abated penalties and interest for audited clients both federal and state taxing authorities.
• Prepared mutlistate tax and Federal tax returns.
• Prepared individual, trusts and partnership returns.
American Airlines/American Eagle., NY (1991-1997)
CSR/Budget and Cost Analyst
• Consolidated each department's budgets into operating and financial budget
summaries and submit preliminary budgets to senior management.
• Worked flights operations which include operation of jet bridge, check-in, departure and
arrivals for both domestic and international flights. Made pre-boarding and on board
announcements. Worked closely with passengers with special needs to make sure they were
accommodated to aircraft without delays.
• Worked South African Airways as cashier and helped with check in of the passengers and also
departures at gate as code share.
• Made sure international arrival passengers filled out the proper paperwork.
Deloitte & Touche., NY (1989-1991)
Junior Tax Accountant
• Preparation of financial statements including tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships,
etc.
• Worked on quarterly Federal and State estimated filings and deferred tax workpapers.
• Prepared Sales and Use tax filings, payroll tax filings and various business tax returns.
Ackerman, Soble & Wolfe., NY (1981-1989)

3. Accountant
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Financial statement preparation under GAAP.
• Preparation of Corporate, Partnership, Individual, payroll tax and sales and use tax
returns.
Education: Herbert H Lehman College, CUNY Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Computer Skills
• Computer Software knowledge:  Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word,
Excel, Outlook), Onesource, Fasttax, Yardi, Hyperion & JD Edwards.
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