Sample Tax Accountant Resume

Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

SUMMARY

Accomplished, versatile and well-credentialed executive with extensive experience in all aspects of the financial function for leading manufacturing and financial companies. Demonstrated record of success in building smooth-running, cost-effective operations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1987 to Present BANCE FINANCE, Selden, NY
Tax Accountant
Served as an AVP of Tax specializing in acquisitions, divestiture and corporate reorganizations.

 

• Conceived a special tax structure resulting in $7.25 million of savings in Federal tax in sale of subsidiary.
• Planned and implemented “tax-shelter” of consolidated Life/P&C income. Projected annual savings of $20 million.
• Automated compliance through purchase/implementation of new software.

Assistant Treasurer (1987 to 1992)
Controlled and improved all financial aspects of this $4 billion insurance company, including cash flows, accounts receivable, accounts payable, investments, taxation, financial trend analysis and budgeting.

• Conceived, recommended and implemented new holding company structure to shelter state taxes. SI million in annual savings.
• Implemented controls to insure the utilization of “terms” on accounts payable. S2 million in annual savings.

1985 to 1987 BANKERS UNION, Saugerties, NY
Federal Tax Manager
Handled all aspects of taxation for over 100 subsidiary companies including tax planning, tax compliance, capital gains strategy and audit resolution.1979 to 1985 TI-KI SURF EQUIPMENT, Honolulu, Hawaii
Tax Analyst
Hired initially as an Internal Accountant, was quickly promoted to Financial Analyst and subsequently to Tax Analyst. Was responsible for designing and supporting financial reporting for seven foreign operations.

EDUCATION

University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, May 1979University of New York
Master of Science of Taxation, May 1983
Master of Business Administration in Finance, May, 1987