JASON SCHNETTLER

y8h7a3@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

OBJECTIVE & PROFILE

Experienced Tax and Accounting Specialist seeks a position where exceptional analytical and communication skills combined with strong attention to detail will contribute to organizational growth and profitability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Experienced at income tax preparation, providing audit work papers, gathering relevant financial data, business analysis, and general ledger accounting.

•Strong research, investigative, and problem-solving skills strengthened by IRS training.

•Currently have over 150 credit hours; plan to sit for CPA exam before end of 2013.

•Software Knowledge:

Microsoft Office Suite 7 Creative Solutions Accounting Pro Systems FX

Ultra Tax 2011

Practice Solutions

Intelli-Connect

Intelli-forms

QuickBooks

EDUCATION

Walsh College, Troy, MI

Master of Science in Accountancy

University of Michigan, Flint, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration, Dual Concentration: Accounting and Finance, 2003

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Fixed Assets Accountant

Ramco-Gershenson Inc, Farmington Hills, MI - 05/12 – 08/12

•Process daily fixed asset transactions (additions/dispositions/transfers, etc.);

•Process monthly disposals and prepare reconciliation for significant unamortized balances related to early termination of tenants;

•Investigate the reconciled differences between Fixed Asset system and the General Ledger;

•Run the Fixed Asset module month-end closing (generate and post fixed asset depreciation);

•Setup new Fixed Assets and confirm correct general ledger account;

•Provide support to management and operations related to fixed asset transactions;

Tax Analyst/Fixed Assets Accountant

Akebono Brake Corporation fka Akebono Corporation North America, Farmington Hills, MI, 12/10-2/12

•Calculated research and development credit for consolidated corporation by utilizing different approach which resulted in an increased credit of over $1.25 million over previous year.

•Analyzed and determined which engineering projects would qualify for research and development credit.

•Participated in team that created automated process for engineering project approval.

•Prepared and filed application for alternative fuel tax credit to result in a refundable excise tax credit of approximately $140,000 over the next two years.

•Created, added, and signed for Finance on engineering project code names to General Ledger and Time Keeping Software.

•Prepared account reconciliations for all sales and use accrual accounts for auditors; also prepared monthly depreciation expense.

•Reviewed income tax returns and provision for reasonableness against company's performance and account reconciliations for all income tax accounts in the general ledger

JASON SCHNETTLER

y8h7a3@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

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Tax Practice Manager/Operations Associate

Associated Tax Planners, Auburn Hills, MI, 1/10-12/10

•Prepared individual and fiduciary income tax returns for high net worth individuals.

•Advised clients on methods of minimizing taxes and maximizing refunds.

•Consulted self-employed/entrepreneurs on organization/ best recordkeeping practices.

•Generated written/oral responses to IRS and state of Michigan correspondence.

•Processed paperwork and prepared account reviews for wealth advisors’ clients.

Staff Accountant

Jenkins & Co. CPAs, Southfield, MI, 6/08-6/09

•Prepared general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers or journals from client source data.

•Made adjusting journal entries; compiled clients’ data into comprehensive financial statements.

•Prepared clients’ tax returns which included personal, corporate, and partnership.

•Maintained 80+ clients’ accounting records.

•Created written or oral responses to IRS and state correspondence.

•Filed amended returns and IRS audit response letters for taxpayers.

•Processed payroll reports and other necessary year-end information reports

•Discussed clients’ income tax returns and prepared tax planning for the following year.

Staff Accountant/Tax Accountant

Hantz, Randazzo, and Associates, Clinton Township, MI, Seasonal 2008

•Prepared individual and business income tax returns for three separate offices.

•Reviewed individual income tax returns prepared by other accountants for accuracy.

•Created trial balances from clients’ source data and records.

•Assisted with financial statement review, compilations; performed analytical procedures.

•Filed amended returns and IRS audit response letters.

•Produced payroll reports and other necessary year end information reports.

•Consulted with clients regarding tax planning for the following year.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Revenue Agent (Small Business/Self-Employed Business Unit)

Internal Revenue Service/Department of the Treasury, Detroit, MI

•Investigated, scheduled, and conducted independent investigations of income tax returns for wide range of individual and business tax payers.

•Evaluated computer-flagged returns to identify possible discrepancies leading to unreported income or improper expenses.

•Audited bank accounts; reviewed income and expense documentation, and gathered other supporting material.

•Generated written reports and created audit documentation detailing results of investigations.

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