BRANDON B. MARTINEZ

**** ********** ******, ******** *****, Ca 91367

818-***-**** - ad46iy@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Outgoing yet highly analytical, results-driven tax accounting specialist with over ten years of experience that works quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Proficient in the completion and review of individual, corporations (including foreign) and partnerships with a proven record in both large traditional CPA firms as well as business management.

Skills

Tax proficiency Axcess (CCH), FastTax/GoSystem and Planner CS and BNA.

CPA Candidate: Passed BEC & REG

MS Office Suite

Agilink, Ichannel, Docit

QuickBooks

Work History

01/2024 to 04/2024

Senior Tax Accountant

Citrincooperman – Woodland Hills, Ca

Prepared tax returns of large mutli-state Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs and high net worth individuals. Worked with member of the family office team to help them provide. In addition,

Initial review of returns prepared by staff to allow managers and above to focus on higher-end work.

Put together California basis schedules for large partnerships need in order to file their returns.

Fast paced environment to allow all to maximize their work time.

08/2018 to 11/2023

Senior Tax Accountant

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLP – Encino, Ca

Prepared tax returns & provided guidance for Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs and high net worth individuals. As well as completing and filing quarterly sales tax returns.

Reviewed returns prepared by staff as well as providing training & guidance to staff.

Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve tax issues in a timely manner.

Reviewed quarterly & year-end financial statements and general ledger transactions prepared by account managers to determine client’s estimated tax payments as well as estimate the year-end payroll that would be beneficial. Including running multiple scenarios to help maximize state PTE.

Successfully lead multiple IRS tax audits for highly net individuals with assets between $20M - $100M.

06/2018 to 08/2018

Senior Tax Accountant - Per Diem

BKM CPA's – Woodland Hills, CA

Responsible for the preparation of Corporate, Partnership, Trust, and Individual tax returns.

Reviewed tax returns prepared by junior staff.

09/2016 to 06/2018

Senior Tax/Litigation Accountant

CMM LLP – Woodland Hills, Ca

Prepared tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs and high net worth individuals.

Reviewed returns prepared by staff as well as providing training to staff.

Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve tax issues in a timely manner.

Reviewed Financial Statements and general ledger transactions prepared by the bookkeepers and made adjusting entries.

Forensic and Litigation support with a specialization in Family Law and Civil Matters.

Prepared business valuations using family law valuation methods, industry statistics, business records, agreements, financial statements and normalization of net earnings .

07/2015 to 09/2016

Semi-Senior Tax Accountant

SingerLewak LLP – Los Angeles, Ca

Prepared tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs and high net worth individuals including non-resident taxpayers.

Prepared foreign tax forms for foreign-owned corporations and taxpayers owning foreign corporations.

Calculated state apportionment for taxpayers with multi-state business.

Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners.

06/2013 to 07/2015

Staff Accountant

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLP – Los Angeles, Ca

Prepared tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts and high net worth individuals in the Entertainment Industry.

Reviewed Financial Statements and general ledger transactions.

Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Education

2012

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration - Accountancy

California State University - Long Beach, Ca.

Member: Accounting Society and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

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