State and Local Tax Accountant

Chelsea Weber

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Apartment C**4

Austin, Texas 78726

M: 618-***-****

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Professional Summary

Self-motivated staff accountant who recently passed the CPA exam and has public accounting experience. Learns quickly and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Possesses strong organizational skills and demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Areas of expertise include state and local tax compliance, income tax controversy and tax research.

Skills

• Effective time management

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Passed the CPA Exam June 2016

• Detail oriented

• Process improvement/standardization experience

• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

•CCH Axcess Tax Preparation Software

Experience

RubinBrown, LLP Saint Louis, MO

State and Local Tax Accountant August 2015 – Present

Increased realization rates by 30% one of the department’s largest clients.

Communicate with clients to obtain relevant information necessary to prepare tax returns.

Review and analyze financial records and client data in order to prepare clean and accurate workpapers.

Identify potential nexus issues and advise clients about any additional filing requirements.

Consult tax law and advise clients on the correct state treatment of unusual transactions – including the sale of business segments, stock sales, and complete asset liquidations.

Prepare complex state income/franchise tax returns for C-Corporations, S-Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships – including composite and withholding tax returns.

Prepare extension and quarterly estimated payment calculations and vouchers.

Respond to tax notices and correspond with auditors.

Express Scripts, Inc. Saint Louis, MO

Staff Accountant – Income Tax Controversy August 2014 – August 2015

Correspond with IRS and state auditors and respond to information requests.

Prepare additional supporting documentation for tax positions taken in prior periods.

Analyze prior period returns for inconsistencies and prepare necessary exposure calculations.

Express Scripts, Inc. Saint Louis, MO

Tax Intern – Income Tax Controversy April 2014 – August 2014

Prepare responses to information request from state and IRS auditors.

Analyze raw financial data and prepare supporting documentation for tax positions taken in prior periods.

Use pivot tables to summarize data and prepare internal memos.

Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, Illinois

Bachelor of Science: Accountancy August 2014

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