Tax Manager Accountant

RONALD THURBER

**** * ***** ***, ***** City, UT *4720 · 435-***-****

**********@*****.*** · linkedin.com/in/ronaldthurber

EXPERIENCE

**** – PRESENT

TAX MANAGER, hughes & associates, inc.

Participated in radio broadcasts resulting in new tax and accounting clients. Accepted challenging referrals from other firms thus increasing leads by exceeding expectations. Reduced tax burdens by advising clients on tailored business strategies. Trained staff and solved problems.

2009 – 2013

OWNER, RONALD K. THURBER, CPA

Served as estate executor and set up and managed trust assets and advised on real estate transfers. Discuss capital acquisition needs and cash flow issues with clients.

2003 – 2009

TAX MANAGER, potashcorp

Promoted from senior tax accountant to state and local manager then to tax manager where base salary increased by 83%. Assigned workloads and reviewed work of subordinates. Traveled to train various plant controllers of 10-billion-dollar company. Developed procedures and prepared training materials that increased accuracy and efficiency.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ACCOUNTING, university of utah

Received tuition waiver scholarship due to good grades. Joined Institute of Certified Management Accountants while in school. Received recognition for straight A’s.

MASTER’S IN TAXATION, university of illinois

Chosen to represent school in speech to new students. This university is rated as one of the top universities in the nation for MBA type degrees.

SKILLS

Proficient at Excel, Word, and QuickBooks

Negotiation and communication skills

Ability to grow revenue and please clients

Thrive in complex situations

Considerate of coworkers and others

Show compassion towards clients

Can meet deadlines and deal with fast pace

Excellent problem-solving abilities

ACTIVITIES

Served on Board of Directors of Iron County Angel Fund, Inc. Eagle Scout. Graduated in top 1% and earned honors for outstanding character from National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.