Jonah Zerner
949-***-**** *****.******@*****.*** Laguna Woods, CA 92637
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highly skilled Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of extensive knowledge and experience in taxation, accounting and auditing. Keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal skills
Tax review and preparation
Exceptional analytical skills
Great interpersonal skills
Financial reporting
Tax research & planning
Budgeting
Strong computer skills in QuickBooks & Excel
EXPERIENCE
Tax Manager 1/2023 -Present
Capata – Newport Beach, CA
●Technical review of individuals, corporate, fiduciary and partnership tax returns using Ultra Tax software.
●Mentor and coach staff members effectively to improve their job skills.
●Preparation of tax projections and other tax planning strategies.
Tax Manager 5/2021 -7/2022
Martin Accountancy Corp – Irvine, CA
●Reviewed, approved and signed tax returns for release to clients.
●Trained staff utilizing Lacerte Tax software.
●Developed strong working relationships with clients.
Senior Auditor(contract ) 10/2019-5/2020
Inouye, Shively, Klatt& McCorvey, CPAs, LLP – Laguna Hills, CA
●Performed audit procedures to provide an objective and independent examination of clients financial statements.
●Timely and constructive feedback to management on internal controls and process improvement.
●Issued Certified Financial Statements to Management.
Senior Tax Preparer (contract) 12/2018-4/2019
Accountemps – Irvine, CA
●Prepared individual and business tax returns utilizing CCH ProSystem Fx software.
●Responded to IRS & State agency tax inquiries and notices.
●Consulted with Managing Partner on tax research issues.
Tax Manager 6/2016-6/2018
David S. Cutler, CPA– Tucson, AZ
●Oversaw staff and prepared individual and business tax returns utilizing CCH ProSystem Fx software.
●Posted data entry and journal entries to clients Quickbooks On Line to compile mid-year and year-end financial statements.
●Performed monthly bank reconciliations, tied out payroll and updated fixed asset schedules.
EDUCATION
BS Business Administration, Major in Accounting
State University of New York, College at New Paltz
MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK
●The California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
●The Association of International Certified Public Accountants
●Volunteer Firefighter, Jericho, NY