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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