Jennifer Thorne: Senior Accountant in Costa Mesa, CA

-Prepare C and S corporation, partnership, trust, and individual income tax returns -Assist in tax planning, including the preparation of quarterly and year-end tax projections -Perform tax research to implement a resolution for client problems -Communicate with clients to provide advice and make recommendations to minimize potential income tax liabilities -Coordinate, train, and supervise three accounting interns during tax season on the preparation of partnership and individual income tax returns including the use of tax software and basis step-up calculations -Prepare and review quarterly payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, and workers’ compensation reports -Review and reply to notices issued from the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department -Perform accounting services including, but not limited to, reconciliation of accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, compilation of data, review and classification of expenses, identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities, inventory adjustments, and special projects as requested -Perform QuickBooks setup, maintenance, consulting, and training for multiple business clients in various industries -Review general ledgers, balance sheets, statements of profit & loss, and statements of cash flow and propose adjustments in the form of reclassifications and adjusting journal entries -Review and prepare financial statements and reports for compilation engagements -Perform month, quarter, and year-end close for multiple businesses -Perform as the outsourced CFO/controller for a manufacturing startup; responsibilities include design and implementation of internal controls, fixed asset and expense analysis, inventory adjustments, month-end and year-end close, and preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules -Assist in audit engagements including planning, analytical procedures, and financial statement review