Dee Tamakuwala

Cell (310) 409-6381; Email:

1529 Armacost Avenue, Unit 6, Los Angeles, CA 90025

OBJECTIVE: CPA candidate with a Master’s Degree seeks staff position at a CPA firm that offers long-term growth and stability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential CPA firm Feb. 2017 –April 2017 & Present (Per Diem)

  • Tax Accountant for public accounting firm with small business corporation and partnerships.
  • Reviewed and prepared workpapers, financial statements and tax returns for individual, partnership, corporate,federal & multi-state corporate taxreturns.

Katz Cassidy CPA firm Jun. 2016 –Feb. 2017

  • Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate,federal & multi-state corporate taxreturns.
  • Perform Audit, Review, Compilations, and Consolidated Financial Statement preparation along with footnotes for various clients.
  • Tax Accountant for public accounting firm with high net-worth individual, partnership, and corporate clients.
  • Review, analyze and reconcile bank accounts, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, inter-company accounts, leases/CAM and other G/L accounts.
  • Research and preparation of FinCEN 114, Reporting of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
  • Research tax issues for special projects under the supervision of the Partners.
  • Tax planning and periodic cash flow tax projections.
  • Strong commitment to deadlines, assist co-workers and work extra hours when needed.

CBG formally Cohen &BenderCPA firm Jan. 2015 –Jun. 2016

  • Performed Review, Compilations, and Consolidated Financial Statement preparation along with footnotes for various clients.
  • Prepared individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate,federal & multi-state corporate taxreturns.
  • Staff Accountant for public accounting firm with high net-worth individual, partnership, and corporate clients.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and reconciled bank accounts, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, inter-company accounts, leases/CAM and other G/L accounts.
  • Property Tax preparation filing with BOE.
  • Researched and preparation of FinCEN 114, (FBAR). I was the only one in office along with Partner to handle theresponsibility.
  • Researched tax issues for special projects under the supervision of the Partners.
  • Tax planning and periodic cash flow tax projections.
  • Strong commitment to deadlines, assist co-workers and work extra hours when needed.

Smith Mandel and Associates, LLP - Members of the BDO Alliance Feb. 2014 –Jan. 2015

  • Staff Accountant for public accounting firm with high net-worth individual, partnership, and corporate clients.
  • Prepared individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate federal & multi-state corporate taxreturns.
  • Research and preparation of FinCEN 114, Reporting of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
  • Application for United States Residency Certification, check the requirements and prepare Form 8802 for multiple clients.
  • Researched tax issues for special projects under the supervision of the Partners - Cost Segregation with BDO Alliance.
  • Tax planning and periodic cash flow tax projections.
  • Strong commitment to deadlines, assisted co-workers and worked extra hours when needed.
  • Prepare business Tax Renewals to help bookkeepers.
  • Involved with both IRS and various state governments tax audits, notices and correspondence.

S. Arora & Associates CPA Firm Nov. 2012 –Feb. 2014

  • Full Charge Bookkeeper responsible for General Ledger, A/C Payable, A/C Receivable, Payroll, Collections, Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations.
  • Staff Accountant for public accounting firm with individual, partnership, and corporate clients.
  • Filing monthly and quarterly Sales Tax Returns and Business License Renewals.
  • Responsible for preparing federal income tax returns & multi-state returns for individuals and business firms.
  • Answer client queries regarding tax codes and appropriate deductions.
  • Addressed complex tax issues and tax deduction problems of clients.
  • Develop strong relationship with firm and client personnel.
  • Assist clients about legal issues, tax amendments and payment plans.
  • Maintain and update personnel records for more than 3000 employees.
  • Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for more than 70 client accounts.
  • Update employee wage information, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit, and insurance changes.
  • Prepare Quarterly and Year-end payroll tax adjustments and reporting.
  • Process government surveys including quarterly statistical reporting and EDD requests andprocess worker's compensation reports.

TMW Corp. Aero- Chrome Plating, Monarch California Properties Feb. 2011 –Nov. 2012

  • Responsible for managing the financial and accounting reporting activities of all the entities owned by Gary Berger namely STL Enterprise, TMW Corp. Aero- Chrome Plating, Monarch California Properties, Berger Condominiums, STL International Castle International, Crown AZ, and Camelot. (Secretary for TMW Corp,HR Manager and Controller for all the entities).
  • Handle all areas of finance including: budgeting, bank reconciliation, fixed assets, payroll, A/P, cash flow analysis, projection as well as 2010 audit & tax return paperwork for Corporate Auditors and IRS Audit presentation.
  • Prepare legal entity's financial statement and management reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Coordinate as well as prepare operational budgets.
  • Communicate and work with business managers and staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
  • Handle daily accounting activities like journal entries, reconciliations, collection, tax reporting.
  • Prepare, review and ensure completion of recurring activities including reconciliations, year-end closings and financial reporting.

Tax Professional - CPA Firm, Long Beach, CA Aug. 2007 – Feb. 2011(Full time Contract Position)

  • Staff Accountant for public accounting firm with individual, partnership, and corporate clients.
  • Manage all the accounting functions. General day-to-day financial accounting.
  • Monthly reconciliation of main ledger and Sub Ledger (AR, AP) for all companies, Credit Card and cash transaction reconciliation and maintain annual budget.
  • Perform tests of financial data (e.g. Planning Materiality, Sampling selection, Disbursement testing, Participant Data testing, Investments, Rollovers, Loans, Plan expenses, Contributions, Bonds, prepare Trial Balance etc.) to support conclusions and recommendations for Employee Benefit Programs.
  • Review prior year work papers, if applicable, to gain an understanding of the current engagement.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management, preparing reports and discussing recommendations.
  • Complete other tasks as assigned, on time and on budget.
  • Preparing tax return for individual clients, booking and payroll services.
  • Assisting Audit Manager and Audit Partner in compilation of financial statements according to US GAAP.
  • Perform audits on 401K plans, auditing plan contributions, withdrawals, and participant loans.

EDUCATION

2004 Masters of Professional Accounting (MPA): Griffith University, Australia, Qld– GPA 4.56/5.00

2001MCSD – Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer.

2000Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce (B.com): South Gujarat University, India, Gujarat

CPA status: Becker Review course, expect to complete exams in 2017.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technically proficient in:PFx, Practice Management,Pro Systems Engagement, CCH, Tax Tools, Documents,Lacerte, DMS, Accounting CS, CSA (Creative Solution Accounting), QB online, QB Pro 2010, 2013, 2014 ,Worktime,TPS ( H&R Block), Engagement Manager, QUICK BOOKS, PEACHTREE, SOLOMON, SUN, MYOB, TIMBERLINE, Great Plains, Accpac, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).