Steven H. Brown, CPA

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Concord, NC 28027

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u7pa8j@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Taxation / G.P.A.: 3.60

University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science in Accounting / G.P.A.: 3.26

University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Point, CPA – Bismarck, ND 2010 – 2012

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

Executed diverse accounting and tax functions at a progressive, rapidly growing accounting firm.

• Prepared individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns using UltraTax CS software.

• Created financial statements with footnote disclosures using Accounting CS software.

• Developed tax projections and advised planning strategies.

• Performed bookkeeping functions, such as receivables and payables, creating journal entries, and processing payroll. Adapted to clients’ preferred software, including QuickBooks and Peachtree.

• Researched tax and accounting topics using RIA Checkpoint and other reference materials.

DOTAuthority.com, Inc. – Bismarck, ND 2004 – 2010

TAX SERVICES MANAGER

Established tax services division of this transportation consulting business, and managed North Dakota branch office, which was created to support the tax division when it proved successful.

• Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated all employees in the North Dakota office.

• Assessed clients’ needs, and informed them of the licensing, permitting, and regulations that applied to their individual situations.

• Communicated with clients and government agencies, and resolved client concerns.

• Took on management of daily finances, including accounts payable and receivable, and employee payroll, when the Chief Financial Officer position was eliminated due to business downturn.

• Maintained print and internet advertising, including daily analysis and adaptation of accounts with Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.

Burleigh County Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit – Bismarck, ND 1999 – 2004

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Oversaw all Burleigh County interstate child support cases.

• Generated Lotus-based worksheets to determine support in arrears.

• Calculated current child support obligations based on North Dakota statutes.

Eide Bailly LLP – Bismarck, ND 1998 – 1999

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.

• Collaborated with Partners and Managers, and supervised Junior Associates.

• Provided support for Audit Department.

• Researched tax issues for return preparation and planning opportunities.

Sithe Energies, Inc. – New York, NY 1997 – 1998

SENIOR TAX ANALYST

Performed corporate and partnership tax preparation and maintenance of tax software.

• Teamed with other Analysts, Managers, and Supervising Director. Supervised and trained support staff.

• Generated spreadsheets to calculate projections for forecasting.

• Worked with Assistant Controller on computing tax provision for financial statements.

Societe Generale – New York, NY 1995 – 1996

TAX OFFICER

Executed tax planning and compliance for the U.S. operations of this international bank.

• Prepared tax returns using Fast Tax software program.

• Generated depreciation system to track fixed assets of bank’s US offices.

• Carried out all accounting-related functions for bank’s leasing company, including accounts receivable and payable, quarterly financial statements, and tax returns.

• Provided Accounting Department with advice and insight on legal and financial matters.

Arthur Andersen & Co. – New York, NY 1991 – 1994

EXPERIENCED SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Accepted into this heavily competitive, fast-paced corporate environment. Only member of hiring class selected for State and Local Tax division. After serving one year in this division, became a Tax Generalist.

• Prepared and reviewed partnership and corporate tax returns.Trained and supervised Staff Accountants.

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