Karen Orlando

**** ****** ********** *****

Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110

Home: 614-***-****; cell: 740-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a tax manager that will utilize my skills and

experience and provide challenging opportunities going forward.

Key Competencies

Enrolled Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Extensive federal and state income tax compliance knowledge for corporations,

partnerships, and individuals

Working knowledge of FAS 109 and FIN 48 principles and their application

Proficient in: Go-System RS, Onesource RS, E-forms, Taxstream, FAS Encore,

Checkpoint, Excel

Effectively manage competing priorities

Strong team-player and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

experience

Ernst & Young, LLP Columbus, Ohio 1998 to Present

Tax Manager, Tax Compliance Services

Promoted to manager effective 10/1/2008.

Key responsibilities include managing the preparation and review of:

Single-entity and consolidated US federal income tax returns (Forms 1120 and

1120 S) - including the calculation of federal taxable income, intercompany

eliminations, proper form presentation, electronic filing, etc.

Various state income and/or franchise tax returns including the calculation of

state taxable income and the application of multi-state apportionment rules.

Partnership / LLC US federal income tax returns (Form 1065) including the

calculation of federal taxable income, partner allocations, partner basis

schedules, tiered partnerships, etc.

Individual tax returns (Form 1040) and associated state returns.

International forms such as Forms 5471 and 5472.

Quarterly estimated payments and year-end extensions.

Year-end and quarterly income tax provisions, including the calculation of

deferred tax expense, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities.

Additional responsibilities include:

Participation in office initiatives such as the People Advisory Board and

Professional Women's Network.

Mentoring and training staff and seniors in the application of tax technical

issues, leading training sessions, and providing formal and informal feedback

and counseling.

Building and maintaining relationships with clients including answering

questions, identifying opportunities, and explaining tax issues.

Managing multiple projects with various deadlines, including scheduling,

budgeting, and fee planning.

Accomplishments include:

Consistently ranked as "exceptional" or "above average" on periodic and annual

reviews.

Defined and implemented processes to increase organization, teamwork and

efficiency on several client engagements, resulting in increased profitability.

Effectively fulfilled client responsibilities as a staff and senior while

working on a flexible work arrangement for six years.

education

The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

December 1997

Bachelor of Science, Accounting (GPA 3.85) - Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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