BESAN SHOKEH
Petaluma,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Auditor
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
06.2024 - Current
- Executed audits following standards and regulations to verify accurate reporting by businesses to state and federal authorities.
- Perform audit procedures such as observing the taxpayer's operations, examining the books and records, conducting specialized tests and sampling of transcripts, and preparing reconciliations and verification comments.
- Identified discrepancies in accounting records related to taxes owed or overpaid.
- Compiled audit reports detailing findings and communicated results to taxpayers.
- Attended appeals conferences to discuss audit disagreements with taxpayers.
- Educated taxpayers on tax processes resolving inquiries to improve compliance understanding.
Audit and Assurance Internship
Pisenti and Brinker, LLP
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed testing on financial line items, including bank reconciliations, inventory counts, and accounts payable/receivable.
- Prepared financial statements, compilations, GAAS, and EBPs to support audit work.
- Sorted audit files and updated checklists to support compliance and accuracy.
- Gained hands-on experience by developing technical skills while performing tasks within a team under close coaching and supervision.
Temporary Tax Client Coordinator
Pisenti and Brinker, LLP
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Entered Individual and Trust Tax documents into WorkFlow system for accurate record-keeping.
- Organized tax workpapers and documents from taxpayers for streamlined access.
Administrative Assistant
ACES, ABA
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Organized client files and records while coordinating assessments for clinical staff to enhance service delivery.
- Verified completeness and accuracy of records for Area Director to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
- Facilitated office administration, customer service, data protection, and technological tasks to support operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2024
Skills
■ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software applications
■ CaseWare Working Papers, CCH Axcess Workflow, Suralink, QuickBooks
■ Customer Relationship Management, CROS
Timeline
Tax Auditor
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
06.2024 - Current
Temporary Tax Client Coordinator
Pisenti and Brinker, LLP
02.2023 - 04.2023
Audit and Assurance Internship
Pisenti and Brinker, LLP
01.2023 - 04.2024
Administrative Assistant
ACES, ABA
06.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Sonoma State University