Staff Accountant
Resume:
MARK L. SIMMONS
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OBJECTIVE
I want to obtain a challenging full-time position as an accounting professional and can advance and utilize my skills. I am a trained professional with strong communication and customer service skills. I have an extensive background in compliance related fields. EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Master of Professional Accountancy
• 4.0 Cumulative GPA
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Bachelors of Science in Accounting
• Relevant Courses: Advanced Accounting, Advanced Auditing, Federal Taxes I and II
• CPA Eligible December 2020
• 3.37 Cumulative GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/23 – Present Robert Half – Staff Accountant
• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations and trusts.
• Research tax matters and prioritize to meet expectations in a deadline driven environment.
• Provide exceptional service to clients by providing individual attention and responsiveness. 1/21 – 10/22 HKG LLP – Staff Accountant (Tax/Audit)
• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations and trusts.
• Assist with responses to notices from the IRS and other reporting agencies.
• Research tax matters and prioritize to meet expectations in a deadline driven environment.
• Participate in recruiting and other business development initiatives.
• Provide exceptional service to clients by providing individual attention and responsiveness.
• Assist with conducting audit findings, reports and recommendations. 5/20 – present SENTRY ONE SECURITY INC. – Security Agent
• Provide security services for various client sites. 5/17 – 4/18 ALLIED UNIVERSAL – Client Manager
• Ensure high quality security services for 70+ clients withing a portfolio setting.
• Evaluate service quality and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Collaborate with regional management to recruit, train, and develop high caliber staff. Collaborate with regional management to develop and administer Division budget.
• Analyze operational and financial indicators to continuously improve Division performance. Ensure profitable operations with full profit and loss accountability. 20+ years of Corporate Security – Director of Security Fortune 500 Companies (Arthur Anderson, John Hancock, Starwood Hotels and Resorts)
• Developed and managed department budgets to enhance profitability
• Managed general liability and loss mitigation claims
• Served as a member of an internal auditing team to ensure compliance with established operational/fiscal guidelines
• Oversight of department payroll and scheduling operations Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Associate Member) SKILLS – Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Lacerte, CCH ProSystems, Caseware, Engagement, Teams, UltraTax, KRONOS, SAP, ICIMS, PeopleSoft, WinTeam VITA/CTE Certified
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