Manager Real Estate
Resume:
JOSEPH DOUGHNEY, CPA, MST
Lincroft, NJ 07738
Phone: 732-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
TAX EXPERIENCE
Shapiro Lobel, LLP, New York, NY Jan-2011 to
April-2011
TAX MANAGER (Per Diem)
. Reviewed consolidated corporate tax returns for federal and state filing
requirements
. Responded to state tax notices and complied information needed for tax
audits
. Reviewed Individual and Trust tax returns prepared by staff tax
accountants.
. Prepared quarterly tax projections for high net-worth clients and advised
on estimated taxes required to minimize underpayment penalties and
interest charges.
. Prepared complex Individual, Trust & Estate tax returns for high net-
worth individuals.
Grassi & Co, CPAs, New York, NY Jan-2010 to
Dec-2010
TAX SUPERVISOR (left firm due to movement of tax department to LI office)
. In charge of multiple entity consolidated groups along with state filing
requirements in many states in the continental US
. Reviewed Individual and Trust tax returns prepared by junior and senior
level staff.
. Prepared quarterly tax projections for high net-worth clients and advised
on estimated taxes.
. Consulted with audit staff in their preparation of FASB 109 tax
provisions.
. In charge of the tax department for the New York and New Jersey offices
in order to facilitate timely preparation of tax returns, which includes
supervision of four staff accountants.
. Formulated tax seminars for various topics for in house presentations to
staff.
Eisner, LLP, Florham Park, NJ
(Laid off for economic reasons. Two of my major clients no longer engaging
firm services)
TAX MANAGER Jul-2008 to Dec-2009
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT Jan-2006 to Jul-
2008
. Prepared consolidated corporate federal & multi-state tax returns for two
ten entity consolidated groups with state returns filed in most
continental United States
. Prepared complex partnership tax returns for hedge funds and private
equity firms and reviewed other partnership tax returns prepared by
staff.
. Reviewed FASB 109 tax provision work papers prepared by audit staff
. Reviewed high net-worth Individual tax returns prepared by staff
. Formulated and implemented paperless environment for firm, including
presenting seminar to tax department to acclimate staff with new
procedures
. Supervised tax staff to create complete and accurate tax returns
resulting in fewer tax review notes leading to less time spent on
engagement by staff
Citrin Cooperman & Company, Springfield, NJ Dec-
2004 to Jan-2006
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT (Consultant)
. Assisted in the preparation of pro-forma federal tax returns included in
the federal consolidated tax return and related state Income tax
compliance.
. Prepared partnership tax returns for service companies and real estate
entities.
. Reviewed high net worth individual federal and state tax returns prepared
by staff.
. Prepared and maintained the tax return work papers necessary to
substantiate Schedule M items, positions taken, apportionment factor
information, etc.
Friedman, LLP, New York, NY Jan-2003 to
Dec-2004
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT
. Prepared high net worth individual tax returns and consolidated corporate
federal and multi-state tax returns.
. Prepared partnership tax returns for various types of clients.
. Analyzed clients projected income for federal and state estimated taxes
and prepared quarterly estimated tax vouchers to minimize underpayment
interest and penalties.
JOSEPH DOUGHNEY, CPA, MST
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
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Berdon, LLP, New York, NY Dec-2000 to
Jan-2003
TAX ACCOUNTANT
. Prepared federal and state corporate, partnership, individual, trust and
gift tax returns.
. Communicated with IRS and state taxing authorities concerning tax notices
for clients.
. Researched tax issues for company memorandums, seminars and client
issues.
Schonbraun and McCann Group, Roseland, NJ July-
1999 to Dec-2000
TAX ACCOUNTANT
. Prepared multi-state tax returns for large REIT located in New York.
. Worked on team that prepared partnership tax returns for real estate
clients.
. Prepared individual and corporation tax returns on CCH Pro-System FX.
. Communicated with IRS and state authorities concerning client notices.
Levine, Levine & Meyrowitz, Great Neck, NY Jan-
1997 to June-1999
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
. Prepared financial statements from client's trial balances and prepared
adjusting journal entries at year-end.
. Prepared payroll tax returns.
. Prepared partnership, corporate and individual tax returns.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 2007
Rutgers Business School
Masters of Accountancy in Taxation
Pace University, New York, NY 1993
Lubin School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Accounting
AFFILIATIONS
. Associated Institute of Certified Public Accountants
. New York State CPA Society - Member of Partnership Committee
COMPUTER SKILLS
Go System RS, Pro-System FX, Lacerte Tax, QuickBooks, Quicken,
Microsoft Word & Excel, RIA Checkpoint, BNA Tax Projection Software
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