Michael Scott, CPA

555, Richmond St E, Any City, Any Province, Canada A1B2C3(555) 555-1000

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Summary

Experienced in training and motivating Junior and Senior Associates. Proficient in tax software techniques, importing and bridging, (Go System). Good organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of the compliance projects from inception through completion. Strong team builder and facilitator, fostering development of staff through implementation of training and continuous learning, and leveraging technology to increase efficiency.

Professional Experience / Accomplishments

Accounting Firm LLP, Any City

U.S Corporate Tax Manager2001-Present

Responsible for planning, gathering information and making cost projections to ensure tax project remains within budget; - Reviewing both consolidated and separate company, Federal and multi-state corporate tax returns, and partnership returns; - Preparing tax provisions (FAS 109), complex partnership returns and combined State returns; - Researching various tax issues: 263A, controlled foreign group elections, ETI; - Recruiting, supervising and training Junior and Senior Associates.

  • Initiated and implemented regular monthly training sessions to enhance development of staff professionalism and to hone their presentation skills. Initiated staff training on Go System and tax technical matters like state tax, AMT, M-1 adjustments.
  • Developed templates and strategy that streamlines the compliance process.
  • Continue to maintain high proficiency in use of tax computer software Go System.
Accounting Firm II LLP, Any City

Senior Tax Accountant (U.S. Corporate Tax)1999- 2001

Prepared consolidated and separate company Federal and multi-state corporate tax returns. Performed all aspect of tax return responsibilities from planning to assembly of the returns. Interacted with IRS and State tax authorities in resolving client’s tax issues and in clearing notice of assessments. Worked collaboratively with other tax departments to foster professional growth, e.g. gained experience on U.S. and Canadian individual income tax returns.

  • Promoted as Go System Tax Champion for Accounting Firm Canada – Provided necessary support to peers and answered their Go System Tax queries.
  • Proficient in Go System techniques of bridging and importing.
  • Demonstrated performance resulted in a highly successful career with promotions to Intermediate, and Senior Tax Accountant within two years.

Accounting Clerk (Contract)Feb 98-Jul 98

Performed bookkeeping duties: processing accounts payable, cash receipts and preparing monthly reports. Prepared journal entries and postings to ledger accounts. Dealt with tax distribution. Verified the General Ledger accounts in detail.

Volunteer Experience / Extra-Curricular Activities

YWCA Boutique
Customer Service Representative / CashierJul 09- Dec 12

Provided courteous and efficient customer service promoting products to benefit a local Women’s Shelter. Window and store product displays. Priced the products and handled the cash counter.

  • Organized a summer sale to raise funds for Senior’s Home through creative store display and price policy.
MBA Accounting Club
Coordinating Member of CMA CommitteeJul 95- Jun97
  • Wrote an article for an accounting newsletter to generate interest in the CMA program.
  • Coordinated the CMA Information sessions and promoted the events..

Education / Skills / Specialized Training

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)2001

Any City Board of Accountancy

B.Com., MBAUniversity,Any City1997Concentrations: Accounting and Management Information Systems

Computers:

Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Go System tax (Fast Tax) Tax Prep, CCH and BNA.

Languages:

English, Basic Conversational French

References Available Upon Request