Jarin Vaughn
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented and CPA-certified tax professional with 2+ years of experience in public accounting, specializing in real estate partnership taxation and pass-through entities. Proven ability to manage engagement workflows, prepare complex tax returns, review preparer workpapers, and mentor junior staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Cohen & Co
Cleveland, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared complex tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals, with a focus on real estate-focused entities.
- Applied complex partnership tax concepts, including §754 and §743(b)/§734(b) basis adjustments, targeted allocations, and §704(c) layers.
- Performed first-level review of staff-prepared workpapers to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with federal and state filing requirements.
- Coordinated engagement workflow across several clients, proactively organizing tasks and timelines.
- Trained and mentored new staff and interns on tax software, engagement workflows, and core partnership tax concepts.
Graduate Assistant
Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance
Youngstown, OH
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported a faculty-led brain research study by assisting with data collection, participant coordination, and documentation.
- Helped coordinate prospective student days by preparing materials, guiding attendees, and representing the graduate program.
- Graded undergraduate homework assignments and exams, ensuring fair and consistent application of grading rubrics.
Tax Intern
Cohen & Cohen
Youngstown, OH
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted state tax research projects, analyzing filing requirements, nexus issues, and apportionment rules across jurisdictions.
- Assisted in the preparation of federal and state partnership tax returns for real estate clients.
- Researched tax regulations, laws, and guidelines related to specific client cases.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-2022
Skills
- Partnership taxation
- Real estate tax compliance
- Tax research and analysis
- Mentoring and coaching
- CCH Axcess proficiency
- Microsoft Excel expertise
Affiliations
- Associates Board Member – The Centers (Nonprofit Organization), Cleveland, OH
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Ohio, License no. CPA.58686
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Cohen & Co
10.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance
08.2023 - 05.2024
Tax Intern
Cohen & Cohen
01.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Accounting
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Youngstown State University