Sales Tax
Resume:
Benjamin Grunfeld
Bayside, NY **364
********@***.***
Career Goal: To become a successful respected accountant and to play a vital role in finance group.
Career Summary: An accomplished and successful career in the field of entertainment media industry and public accounting.
The Rosen Group Inc., N.Y. (2014-2015)
Supervisor Fixed Asset
Prepared tax accrual worksheet journal entries for auditors.
Directed the activities and monitors progress of the Construction in Progress for over 20 properties. Oversaw the preparation of management reports and departmental budget.
Ad hoc projects as needed and monitored the property managers preparation of monthly expenditures.
Prepared issuance of 1099's.
Showtime Networks Inc., N.Y. (2000-2014)
Business Tax Compliance Analyst
Position eliminated due to restructuring -effective Sept 18. 2014
Calculated FAS 109 Tax provisions and prepared work papers to support current and deferred tax for Federal and State returns.
Calculated tax accruals, quarterly federal and state estimated income, franchise tax payments and annual extensions.
Researched and resolved tax issues and assisted with various ad hoc requests
Ensured companies compliance with IRS tax regulations and provided tax information and assistance to the Business Units within the organization regarding international and nonresident alien vendors.
Interpreted tax treaty agreements with foreign countries regarding patents, copyrights and vendor agreements set up by legal.
Assisted in the preparation of Federal and State tax package for US entities.
Calculated Federal and State quarterly estimates and annual extensions.
Responded to tax authority notices and FIN 48-nexus questionnaires.
Prepared monthly account reconciliations of all tax-related accounts.
Gathered information for tax audits.
Tax Research and Planning to provide companies tax advice/guidance and tax savings.
Filed sales/use tax returns, personal property tax declarations, W8-BEN, W9's. US Census filings, 1099's, 1042's, NYC commercial rent tax, international VAT& GST.
KPMG, Stamford., CT (1999-2000)
Tax Specialist
Calculated FAS 109 Tax provisions and reviewed multi-state sales, use, federal tax returns for major corporations and prepared RAR adjustments.
Calculated Federal and State quarterly estimates and annual extensions.
Worked on tax filings for startup company JetBlue.
Responded to tax authority notices and filings.
Attended tax seminars for IRS regulations updates.
Deloitte & Touche., NY (1989-1991)
Accountant
Preparation of financial statements including tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, etc.
Worked on quarterly Federal and State estimated filings and deferred tax workpapers.
Prepared Sales and Use tax filings, payroll tax filings and various business tax returns.
Ackerman, Soble & Wolfe., NY (1981-1989)
Accountant
Preparation of bank reconciliations.
Financial statement preparation under GAAP.
Preparation of Corporate, Partnership, Individual, payroll tax and sales and use tax returns.
Education: Herbert H Lehman College, CUNY Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Computer Skills
Computer Software knowledge: Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook), Onesource, Fasttax, Yardi, Hyperion & JD Edwards.
Summary of Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
prioritize and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Solid analytical, technical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and Team player requiring minimal supervision.
Pursuit of IRS Enrolled Agent license, two parts passed.
Vice President Finance- Hollis Hills Jewish Center, Queens NY
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