Tax Associate

Jessica Saadian

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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

California Board of Accountancy

Issued: November 2019 Expires: November 2021

Credential ID: 141727

EXPERIENCE

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Los Angeles, CA July 2018 - Present

Experienced Tax Associate

Prepare and file federal corporation and partnership tax compliance workbooks and returns for private and public companies

Collaborate with PwC audit team to complete ASC 740 income tax provision audit for quarter and year-end audits

Testing procedures performed on current and deferred tax assets and liabilities, property, plant, & equipment, valuation analysis, and FIN48 (Uncertain Tax Positions)

Demonstrate and further developed advanced written and verbal communication skills

Mejia & Kaplan LLP, Beverly Hills, CA

Tax Intern February 2016 - August 2016

Prepared federal and state income tax returns for high-profile, non-resident entertainment clients

Consulted with the partner and manager to review tax returns and handle client questions

Utilized an Excel spreadsheet that captures musician’s gross profit, and allocate the number of days spent in both U.S and state

Researched tax topics by using Internal Revenue Code and IRS Publication

Temple Beth-Am, Los Angeles, CA

Student Counselor July 2008 - January 2016

Co-taught groups of 15 students, ages 2 to 13, in Judaic studies

Coordinated and participated in play activities with the children, individually and in groups

Supported children with physical and emotional issues; provide needed care and share with parents

Interacted with parents regarding medical, behavioral and academic issues

PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Accounting Association

President July 2017 - January 2018

Oversaw 6 Executives and 33 Directors to initiate and carry out events for 400+ members

Strategized to strengthen student and alumni attendance for various events, including resume workshops, mock interviews, mentorship mixers, alumni event, and technical meetings

Vice President Meet the Firms Committee Chair July 2016 - January 2017

Administered 7 directors from various student organizations and oversee the planning and coordination of the Meet the Firms event; initiated and effected the selection of a larger venue

Partnered with the President to select the Executive Board and oversee operations

EDUCATION

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Overall GPA: 3.4 Accounting GPA: 3.7

SKILLS / INTERESTS

Computer: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), GoSystems, Aura Navigator

Languages: Proficient in Hebrew and Conversational in Farsi

Interests: Hiking, cooking, travel

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