wealth management advisor

client services specialist

client services associate

bookkeeper

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Gelfand Rennert & Feldman

 I have been working with the company a year and half now and have learned a lot . The company really invests the time to train you successfully in Datafaction. It was a bit overwhelming at first but after a year and half it just comes naturally.  I have zero complaints when it comes to management. My manager is super busy, but is always responsive and willing to explain and have a teaching moment when asked.  The same goes for my co workers that are on my team. They are all easy going and always willing to help when needed.  I was blessed to land  the job on the team that I am on.   I was floored when the CEO took the time out of his busy schedule to call me on my birthday and chatted with me for a few minutes and apparently  he calls everyone on their birthday. That call made my day ! It’s the little things the firm does that make you feel appreciated .  They throw great virtual parties haha .  But most importantly I am able to have balance with work and being a mother.  If you are looking for long term position with a possibility of advancement this is the firm for you. They promote within before looking outside the firm to fill positions. Did I mention that a lot of our clients are  music performers and celebrities!!! 

I’ve been working at GRF for the past 4 years; when I came on board it was difficult to switch jobs so it was very important to me that I choose wisely. I was only willing to make the transition for the right fit and I’m so glad I did. I love our work environment, everyone is helpful and supportive and generally a nice person; there are always more people joining our team and the company’s policies are constantly being refined to adjust to any challenges that we might be facing in order to improve.

I was nervous transitioning to a larger company but actually the feeling is that of being part of a family; we spend so much time in the workplace, this sense of belonging is crucial and it makes all the difference for me. Many of my co-workers have been here a long time, which to me says a lot; I’ve recommended our company to a few people and they chose to join us (did I mention the employee and client referral program?) and I would happily recommend us to any hard working professional with integrity, a great personality and a desire to advance their career.

Gelfand Rennert & Feldman is a business management firm, so basically an accounting firm but 2.0. We work with some good folks. If you're big into music, this is your scene. Lots of film and television folks as well.

I started as a Bookkeeper and transitioned up to Staff Accountant. If you're future-thinking and ambitious, there are plenty of good opportunities for growth and change. There's not a lot of hand holding so you'll have to work for it.

The workload is manageable. I don't work very much overtime outside of the usual deadlines. I don't think you can get out of overtime in this field, but being hourly helps.

Gelfand Rennert & Feldman has been around for a long while so you can trust in their longevity. I left a small firm that was downsizing for this one and we got a lot bigger since I started. I'm happy here and I look forward to many more years.

I started working at GRF in January of 2004 as a Manager and I am now a Senior Manager. The past 18 years at GRF have been very rewarding and intellectually stimulating. It has also been a growing experience within my career as I am always learning something new in this business management field. I am very fortunate that I get to work on both the financial record keeping of the General Ledgers and on reviewing the Tax Returns. I get to see the whole picture of a client which is not common at other accounting firms. As a career Mom, raising my 3 children while working at GRF was not an issue. The company is understanding of the working Mom and actually promotes a family and work life balance. The company has a generous PTO policy, competitive compensation and good benefits. There are currently many other employees with a long tenure like I have which speaks volumes about GRF. You won’t be disappointed when you work at GRF.


I really like working at GRF. The days are busy and I feel productive. I think leadership does a good job of emphasizing that we are all on the same team. COVID has been really hard and taken a toll on business, but I think they have been handling well considering there is no clear template for how to handle a global pandemic. GRF is not stuffy and the people are very friendly. It makes coming to work (when we were in the office) much better than other jobs I've had. 

Every team operates a bit differently, so I wish there was some more consistency so that when employees help out on other teams there is less of a learning curve. But, the clients are all so different and have different requirements/desires that I think uniformity is hard to achieve anyway. 

Like most places, you get out what you put in. Opportunities are available for people who are adept and motivated, but it won't be handed to you on a silver platter.

I joined Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman after more than a decade at a major record company.  Leaving the comfort of the place I got my start was a difficult decision, but it was absolutely the right decision.  I have felt welcome at GRF from day one.  The Managing Directors have a clear vision for our department, and make sure everyone on the team has the tools they need to succeed.  The managers and other members of my team are very talented, experienced, and hard-working, which motivates me to be on top of my game.  I was pleasantly surprised by the generous compensation and amount of PTO offered, and the opportunity for advancement is far greater than at my previous employer.  At GRF, I feel valued and that my contributions to the team and the firm actually matter.  The company is constantly doing little things to make everyone feel involved and appreciated.  You may have heard the phrase, ‘surround yourself with the type of person you want to become’—I’ve come to the right place.   

Typical day would be to make sure that all AP invoices are updated and prepare checks for payments. Make sure that all of clients expense are recorded. Balance bank reconciliations. There was no training program that was given. Basically i learned as i go. The hardest part of the job is trying to complete all assignments in a timely manner when you are not familiar and have to always ask for help. Although it was tough to always ask for help, the people were very helpful and are always willing to lend you a hand.

If you do not show the required skills right away, then there is no patience to allow you to develop the skills that are required.  Do not recommend this firm for a long-term career choice.  Extremely busy during tax season, averaging 80 hours per week.  Then the thanks received is to show you the door, if you do not have the level of knowledge and review skills that are deemed acceptable.  No patience to develop employees.  So, this tells me that they view everyone only from the standpoint of what they can provide that fits their mold, not what they have to offer in their toolkit to the firm.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people you work with on a Daily basis. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The management is so inconsistent. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture is toxic. The environment is different in each office but overall firm culture is a toxic mess. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Crazy and chaotic is the best way to describe it.

Came to this company not knowing anything about it and quickly got the feeling like we are all family and are here to help each other out! The CEO is the best he understands the fact that we are here to do a job but we all have family and life after work so he prides on getting to family first! The second best thing about this company is the the training that you get to fully understand how to do the job properly. So far I’ve been with the company 2 years and have grown so much. My future is very bright and I’m confident in what this company will provide to me in the long run.

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