Michael Schwartz, CPA

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Clifton, NJ 07013

212-***-****

acuftq@r.postjobfree.com

Profile: Broad range of knowledge in financial activities, including financial controls, financial statement preparation, tax preparation and reporting processes.

Work Experience:

2015 to 2016 Allan Schwartz CPA, Brooklyn, NY.

Tax Manager

Reviewed corporate, partnership, estates and trusts, and individual tax returns for accuracy.

Enhanced understanding of clients’ business and industry, broadening and deepening client relationships and identifying potential service needs of the client.

Reviewed of standard audit programs and plans, previous audit reports, working papers and other guidance to plan not-for-profit audits.

Determined staffing requirements and budgets.

2012 to 2014 Inemer & Wolf LLP, New York, NY.

Tax Supervisor/ Manager

Prepared tax returns for high net worth individuals and corporations including entertainment, manufacturing and foreign tax filings.

Reviewed standard audit programs and plans, working papers, footnote disclosures and other guidance to plan and perform financial statement preparation.

Acted as a controller and prepared financial reporting and consolidations for corporations in various industries including large real estate partnerships, advertising industries, retail industries, and other service based industries.

Performed complex real estate consulting, including valuation and property tax analysis.

2015 to 2016 Allan Schwartz CPA, Brooklyn, NY.

Senior Tax Accountant

Prepared individual, partnership, corporate, and trust returns for federal and multi-state jurisdictions. Federal forms include 706, 990, 1040, 1040X, 1041, 1120, and 1120S.

Handled tax resolutions matters including IRS debt collections.

Prepared payroll and sales tax returns and resolved correspondence from related agencies.

2006 to 2009 United Revenue Service Inc., New York, NY.

In-Charge Senior CPA

Prepared tax returns for high net worth individual, corporations, and partnerships and estates.

Handled client representation for IRS audits and notices.

Provided tax research and client assistance for foreign tax matters.

2004 to 2005 Jonden Manufacturing Co. Inc., New York, NY.

Controller

Negotiated and contracted with past-due customers, vendors and consultants for services.

Supervised full accounting staff for accuracy and productivity.

Oversaw and facilitated all financial statement audits under including details of notes to the financial statements.

Managed full spectrum of human resources operations.

2001 to 2003 Marks, Paneth & Shron LLP, New York, NY.

Auditor

Performed audits and reviews of manufacturing, non-for-profit, garment and SEC reporting clientele.

Recommended policy and procedural changes to enhance efficiency and internal control environment for each audit assigned.

Researched audit issues as related to clients under U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS guidance and proposed solutions to management.

Conducted business and financial statement risk assessments to devise overall risk-based audit scope and implement account-level audit strategy.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and Information Systems - June 2000

City of New York-Queens College

GPA: 3.61

Technology:

Quickbooks (advanced), Great Plains, PPC Engagement manager, CCH Prosystem, Lacerte, Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel), software designed for A/R, A/P and inventory.

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