Manager State University

Sean C. Shanahan

Entry level Accountant

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Branford CT 06405

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am very interested in the open tax staff position. I am trained in Prosystems FX engagement, Global, go file room and other tax preparation software. I am scheduled to sit for part one of CPA exam December 4th 2017. I have experience preparing individual and business tax returns.

For several years I operated a small business and am very familiar with administrative duties. During this time I discovered a passion for accounting, specifically tax. I am passionate about finding opportunities for individuals and businesses to move from simply complying with tax laws (after the fact) to strategically planning financial moves to truly minimize the effects taxes have on their bottom line.

I started with Marcum in the tax department in 2017; I was fitting in well and happy there. Due to a death in the immediate family I was forced to resign from the position to tend to urgent family matters. I can assure that you that this was a once in a lifetime event and does not reflect my track record accurately. The shortest time of employment prior was over 5 years. With that said, I am ready and available for full time work immediately. I am highly motivated, detail oriented, and have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to fit into any tax department and perform well. The accompanying resume will provide more specific information regarding my experience.

I will be available to discuss this further, and I will be looking forward to speaking with you.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Sean C. Shanahan

Sean C. Shanahan 90 Laurel Hill Rd Branford CT 06405

*****-**********@**********.***

Entry Level Accountant Cell 203-***-**** Home 203-***-****

Professional Experience

Marcum LLP New Haven, CT Jan. 3rd 2017- March 15th 2017

Staff Accountant-Tax Department

Responsibilities- Prepare 1040 tax returns.

Prepare 1065 tax returns, create (accountant) trial balance, import data to software, review data inputs, make journal entries, review tax return, complete checklists, and submit to supervisors for review.

File 1065 and 1120 extensions, create depreciation schedules, and prepare 1099s in order to meet demanding deadlines.

Perform bookkeeping services for many businesses, from creating a set of books from start to finish, input chart of accounts, input transactions, make journal entries, and reconcile P& L statements with bank statements. Locate and address discrepancies. Prepare TB and tax return.

Duffy & Ziaks LLC. Wallingford, CT Internship 2016

Intern

25 hours volunteer internship.

Prepare tax return & review data for accuracy, submit for review.

VITA New Haven, CT-SCSU Volunteer 2016

Volunteer

Passed Standards and Conduct & Quality Review online exams. Must score 80% or higher.

Meet with clients, speak with client to verify complete and proper documentation, input client data to software, prepare 1040 tax return (state and federal), review and submit to site coordinator.

PMAC Landscaping LLC. Branford, CT 2009 to 2016

Owner/Operator

Sole member LLC, directly responsible for over $400,000 gross sales from 2011 to 2015.

Experience bookkeeping, reconciling monthly statements, filing monthly, quarterly and annual taxes with State and Federal Government, including payroll (5 employees), withholding for employees. AP and AR including all invoicing, processing payments, creating customer statements and paying vendors on time.

References Available

Professional Skills

Software

Well experienced in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.

Trained and experienced with Pro Systems FX Engagement, Go File Room and Global accounting software.

Experience with Tax Wise Software with the VITA Program, worked with Lacerte at internship (Duffy & Ziaks).

Personal Profile

CPA exam eligible #1 (REG).

150 credits- 36 Accounting credits

Dean’s list 2016 SCSU

Completely comfortable preparing personal tax returns, partnership returns (including K-1s), bookkeeping for small to medium sized business, providing complete payroll functions, preparing internal financial statements

Detail oriented professional, dedicated to providing outstanding service on each and every assignment.

Multi-tasking and meeting deadlines even when it means working late and on weekends.

Education

Southern Connecticut State University Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate Program. Overall GPA 3.34 Accounting GPA 3.52

Southern Connecticut State University –New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 5/29/2009

Morgan High School –Clinton, CT

Graduated 2004

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