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.
Enrolled Agent
Vice President Finance- Hollis Hills Jewish Center, Queens NY