Accounting Sales
Resume:
Ryan Payne
Lowell, AR *****
*********@***.***
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Objective: To obtain a position with a company that will benefit from my
experience and further my knowledge in the field of
public accounting and specifically the field of taxation.
Education: 1999 Honors Diploma, G.P.A. 3.75, Southside High School,
Fort Smith, AR
2005 Bachelor of Science in Accounting (and Financial
Management), G.P.A. 3.10,
University of Arkansas
Employment:
November 2008-Present: Tax Manager for Ozark Tax Advisory
Group
Review and sign off on tax returns for individuals &
businesses. Develop and implement firm marketing plan.
Assist clients with forming new businesses. Assist clients
with payroll, fixed asset additions, depreciation, and
other accounting issues as needed by the client.
April 2007-October 2008: Tax Staff II for Hogan Taylor, LLP
Responsible for preparation of tax returns for individuals
as well as corporations,
LLC's, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, gift taxes, etc.
Some foreign work was
as well. Preparation of sales tax, franchise tax,
property tax, payroll tax, and other tax reports.
Responsible for tax research and planning. Responsible for
speaking to clients as well as government agencies to
obtain necessary information. Analyses of and adjustments
to clients trial balances and general ledgers.
Jan. 2006- April 2007: Tax Staff I for Moore
Stephens Frost, PLC
Responsible for preparing tax returns for individuals and
businesses. These included partnerships, corporations, s-
corporations, LLC's, trusts, and non-profits.
Preparation of sales tax, payroll tax, franchise tax, property tax, and
other various tax reports. Responsible for tax research
and planning. Worked on audits when not tax season.
Analysis of and adjustments to trial balances and general ledgers.
March 2005- Jan. 2006: Tax
Accountant/Accounting Assistant, Daniel McCormick, CPA
Responsible for preparing tax returns for individuals and
businesses. Responsible for
Bookkeeping,payroll, and various tax planning and research
projects. Analysis of
clients general ledgers.
Jan. 2002- Dec. 2004: Tax Staff, Douglas L. Payne,
CPA
Responsible for preparing tax returns for individuals
and businesses, as well as
engagement letters and other documents to communicate
with clients. Worked with
accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and
maintained general
ledgers for clients.
June 1999- Dec 2002: Assistant to Chief Accountant,
Ross Explorations, Inc.
Prepared various accounting and tax reports for
companies in the oil and gas
Industry, as well as joint interest billings. Worked
with accounts payable and
accounts receivable.
Achievements: Graduating from the University of Arkansas with a
Bachelors degree in Accounting
and a second degree in Financial Management, all while working
full time.
Obtaining EA certification.
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, 10 Key, Quickbooks, Quicken,
Peachtree, Lacerte,
Prosystems, Proseries, Tax Works, Drake, Asset Keeper, Fixed
Asset Solutions.
Projects/Certifications: Enrolled Agent, Certifed Quickbooks Pro
Advisor,Currently completing CPA.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, which leads to
effective communication with clients. Experience in
virtually all aspects of taxation and accounting. Able to work
effectively with virtually all accounting and tax software. Excellent
interpersonal skills, which allow me to work well in a
team situation when necessary.
References: Available upon request
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