Bryan Rush
Snohomish,WA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Public Accountant with a proven track record at prior employers, enhancing client portfolios through expert tax planning and strategic advice. Skilled in Prosystem Tax and adept at fostering client relationships, my approach has consistently delivered impactful tax savings. Excel in verbal and written communication, ensuring complex tax concepts are accessible to clients and colleagues alike.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/President
BERush CPA PS
2018.10 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Performed complex tax research projects to support tax positions taken on tax returns.
- Prepared tax returns for closely held business and their related ownership groups.
- Provided estate and tax planning services and related compliance returns for high net worth clients.
- Developed relationships with third party providers to assist clients with unique tax benefit opportunities.
Principal
CliftonLarsonAllen
2017.01 - 2018.08
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Member of firms tax department with primary focus on closely held business. Primary industry focus was with real estate and construction clients.
- Trained and mentored staff to strengthen tax department team.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand client base.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize tax benefits for client base.
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
- Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
Principal
Gallina
2015.11 - 2016.12
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Senior Tax Manager - Principal
Clark Nuber
2010.10 - 2015.10
- Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
- Handled business clients' requirements in special areas such as cost segregation studies and research and development credits.
- Prepared accurate yearly tax filings for businesses such as real estate and professional services.
- Identified impactful regulations and incorporated changes to comply with new requirements.
- Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting various client activities to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions.
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
- Managed client relationships with focus on providing quality, value added customer service.
Senior Accountant - Senior Tax Manager
Berntson Porter & Company
2001.10 - 2010.10
- Taught junior staff how to prepare tax returns, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
- Trained clients on QuickBooks to help make tax management easier.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
- Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and trusts.
- Classified assets correctly to properly account for depreciation on routine filings.
- Handled business clients' requirements in special areas such as real estate and construction.
Education
Master of Science - Taxation
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.1995
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in ProSystem Tax, Engagement, Planning and Fixed Assets
- Research and documentation
- Certified Public Accountant
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Zoom Workplace
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
- Client Representation
- Tax accounting specialization
Affiliations
- Northwest Kidney Center - Foundation Board
- Snohomish Little League - VP Finance
- AICPA
- WSCPA
Certification
Certified Public Accountant - WA State
Timeline
Owner/President
BERush CPA PS
2018.10 - Current
Principal
CliftonLarsonAllen
2017.01 - 2018.08
Principal
Gallina
2015.11 - 2016.12
Senior Tax Manager - Principal
Clark Nuber
2010.10 - 2015.10
Senior Accountant - Senior Tax Manager
Berntson Porter & Company
2001.10 - 2010.10
Master of Science - Taxation
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Certified Public Accountant - WA State
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