PricewaterhouseCoopersExperienced Tax Associate
Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2016Responsible for the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for real estate investment trusts, real estate operating partnerships, private equity- backed oil and gas partnerships, private equity partnerships, upstream oil and gas software partnerships, farm and ranch partnerships, and high net worth individuals. •Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing quarterly estimates and extensions; responsible for preparation and calculation of M-1 adjustments, allocations under section 704(c) of depreciation and built-in gains on contributed assets, and section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges; determine allocations of income based on targeted capital; calculate tax basis of contributed assets in a large farm purchase; document accounting method changes and file appropriate forms
•Continually improve technology skills; proficient in performing complex Excel formulas, designing efficient and effective PowerPoint presentations, and using detailed Word review tools; knowledgeable in GoSystems/InSource tax software; use several different firm technologies such as TRACK, OneSource Tax Provision, and RPM (K-1 Software)
•Researched foreign FBAR filing requirements and Form 114 updates; presented findings to entire local tax group
•Performed year-end audit at a client; worked on site with client personnel; gathered data to test internal controls around fixed assets, payroll, and accounts payable
•Participate on several internal committees; mentor college students as well as interns; teach introductory courses to new hires; attend college recruiting events