Kendrick F. Colin

**** ******** ****** - ****, ** 46311

219-***-**** - abh6wd@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL I have the ability to analyze, problem solve and meet

deadlines. I work effectively as part of

STATEMENT a team and independently. I am able to

communicate with staff as well as upper level

management. I am well organized, efficient and a quick

learner. I have leadership skills, a positive attitude and

self-motivated.

EDUCATION University of Illinois Urbana,

IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Finance - May 1994

EXPERIENCE EXELON CORPORATION Chicago, IL

Principal Tax Analyst (August 2008 - February 2010)

. Reviewed and prepared corporate federal and state tax

returns, estimates and extensions.

. Calculated deferred taxes and current provision for

proper FAS109 financial reporting.

. Post and reconciled monthly journal entries to current,

deferred and Fin 48 tax accounts.

. Reviewed SOX compliance testing workpapers quarterly.

. Researched tax planning opportunities that affect Exelon

Corporation's current and deferred tax liability.

. Forecast of tax expense and effective tax rate for

planning and budgeting.

. Reviewed tax basis balance sheet for accuracy.

TRIBUNE COMPANY Chicago, IL

Supervisor of Tax (January 2006 - July 2008)

Senior Tax Analyst (March 2001 - January 2006)

. Supervised and train staff of 8 on return preparation

and various tax issues.

. Reviewed consolidated and separate company proforma

corporate federal and state tax returns, estimates and

extensions for Chicago Tribune, Chicago Cubs and over

150 other Tribune entities.

. Calculated deferred taxes and provision for proper

FAS109 financial reporting.

. Analyzed transactions such as corporate mergers,

disposals and acquisitions for proper reporting to the

IRS and state taxing authorities.

. Researched tax planning opportunities that affect

Tribune Company's current and deferred tax liability.

. Special projects as assigned by management including

assisting with IRS and state tax audits.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN, L.L.P. Chicago,

IL

Senior Tax Accountant (September 2000 - March 2001)

Experienced Staff Tax Accountant (January 1999 - August

2000)

. Prepared income tax returns for corporations,

partnerships, and trusts at the federal, state and local

level.

. Supervised and trained staff on return preparation

process and tax software.

. Accumulated, analyzed, and verified financial statements

for the purpose of filing returns.

BELL & HOWELL COMPANY Skokie, IL

Staff Tax Accountant (April 1997 - January 1999)

Associate Tax Accountant (January 1996 - April 1997)

. Prepared corporate income, franchise, sales & use, and

property tax returns at the federal, state and local

level.

. Performed detailed company audits to ensure taxation

procedures were being followed.

. Supervised sales tax audits and issued correspondence to

reduce assessments.

ASSOCIATIONS Chicago Tax Club

Tax Assistance Program

SOFTWARE Corptax, In-Source, A-Plus, AACTS, Fixed Asset Manager,

CCH, RIA, Peoplesoft

EXPERIENCE Business Objects, Hyperion, Excel, Access, and Word

-Lotus-notes, Power Point

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