CHRISTOPHER RYNN
Milford, CT *****
**********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/christopherrynn/
Results oriented Tax Accounting Professional proficient in meeting due dates
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Tax Accounting Professional with tax compliance, tax accounting and auditing experience in the public accounting, insurance and banking industries. Proven capacity in increasing efficiency required to process information by exploiting computer technologies, refocusing on continuous improvement. Dedicated to utilizing tax technology and research to substantially reduce amount of taxes paid by organization. Earned BS Degree in Accounting
AREAS OF EXPERTISE/ CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE
Tax Compliance Tax Accounting Auditing Interpersonal Skills
Corporation Trial Balance Federal Team Player
Partnership Account Analysis State Excellent Communicator
Individual Journal Entries International Multi-tasker
Property Effective Rate Analysis Internal Detail oriented
Fiduciary General Ledger Tax Law Accuracy
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Fast Tax, PTMS, TaxSlayer, Lawson Software.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Tax Preparer-AARP Tax-Aide West Haven, CT 12/2016-PRESENT
Prepared individual tax returns for public based on successful completion of tax course including tax law and software training
Independent Consultant for various companies-New York, NY and CT 1998-2008
• Prepared state tax audit schedules and tax filings.
• Developed state tax extension labels program. Reduced processing time by 50%.
• Conducted property tax audits to ensure taxes paid timely.
• Utilized PTMS compliance tool to revise databases.
• Produced multi-state sales and use tax schedules and property tax returns.
• Performed Sarbanes Oxley compliance to enhance internal controls.
• Coordinated partnership tax return and multi-state extensions.
• Participated in property tax compliance, annual reports completion, and abandoned property filings.
• Initiated an abandoned property filings program to summarize pertinent state laws.
• Processed corporate tax returns, partnership tax returns, and multi-state returns.
• Filed the New York State and New York City corporate returns.
• Supported property tax return preparation and the routing of property tax checks.
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PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT
Tax Audit Analyst- Chemical Bank New York, NY 01/1994-9/1995
•Provided detailed financial information to Internal Revenue Service Agents in response to inquiries regarding Chemical Bank and Manufacturers Hanover Trust tax returns.
•Researched specific information requests for Internal Revenue Service through fact gathering, analysis of documents, and discussion of issues with business management and tax professionals.
•Evaluated international audits on foreign branches and subsidiaries.
Senior Tax Analyst-Manufacturers Hanover Trust New York, NY 9/1989-12/1993
•Summarized provisions in accordance with FAS 109 and determined appropriate tax accruals.
•Calculated permanent and temporary differences for provisions.
•Recorded tax entries for city, state, federal, securities' gains and losses, and foreign income.
•Oversaw effective rate analysis to compare tax rate changes monthly.
•Designed and implemented monthly sub ledger computer program.
•Reconciled tax accounts to general ledger.
Tax Accountant-MetLife Capital Credit Corporation Stamford, CT 01/1988-01/1989
•Generated annual schedules for a leasing corporation based on the apportionment of property, sales, and income for all states.
•Completed state tax returns for forty states involved in the leasing and financing of business equipment, including the development of diverse schedules, required by state regulation.
•Created a tax compliance calendar to expedite the completion of returns, quarterly payments, estimates and annual reports.
•Finalized depreciation and gain and loss schedules for the federal tax return.
Junior Staff Accountant-Stephen J. Zielinski, Jr., CPA Milford, CT 01/1986-12/1987
•Filed individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns.
•Prepared sales and use and property tax returns.
•Guided analysis of small business accounts, including preparation of financial statements, general ledger work and taxes.
Additional Experience:
Retail Clerk, 2016-Present
Retail Sales Associate, 2015
Driver’s Helper, 2014
Store Associate, 2013
Warehouse Associate, 2012-2013
Student Intern, 1998