John Chartier
Tax Accountant
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced tax preparer with meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record of over 15 years in effectively preparing taxes for various entities. Proficient in managing paperwork for tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups. Skilled at establishing rapport with clients, fostering long-term business relationships based on trust and exceptional service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
Of unique personal growth
Work History
Founder and Managing Member
Chartier Douglas
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2002 - 05.2005
- Supervised and reviewed preparation of Individual, Partnership and S-Corporation income tax returns
- Supervised and reviewed outsourced accounting and bookkeeping of firm's business clients
- Supervised, reviewed and consulted on client Quickbooks setups
- Supervised and reviewed ongoing Quickbooks accounting and bookkeeping of clients
- Successfully increased individual and business tax preparation client base
- Successfully increased client base for monthly outsourced accounting and bookkeeping with both Quickbooks and non-Quickbooks businesses
- Quickbooks Certiified ProAdvisor
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young
Los Angeles, California
12.1998 - 05.2002
- "Location Leader" for downtown Los Angeles Tax Compliance Department supervising the entire tax compliance department of CPAs, accountants and support staff of over 80 professionals (50+ were CPAs or CPA candidates)
- Implemented process and scheduling improvements which increased staff utilization by 14% and profitability by 21%
- Facilitated change management initiatives, minimizing staff and client disruption and resistance
- Maintained tax compliance responsibilities with clients
- Oversaw tax preparation of complex partnership tax returns
- Recognized specialist in Partnership taxation with a primary specialty in IRC Sect 704(c) issues
Tax Manager
Cendrowski Selecky
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
08.1997 - 12.1998
- Supervised staff preparation of various Individual, Partnership and S-Corporation income tax returns
- Reviewed and prepared complex Individual, Partnership and S-Corporation income tax returns
- Designed allocation method and created appropriate spreadsheets for IRC Sect. 704(c) reallocation event (with ceiling limited assets) for operating partnership in an UPREIT (multiple layers and multiple sets of contributing partners and non-contributing partners)
- Performed research and wrote various memos explaining proper treatment of technical termination of umbrella partnership in an UPREIT after contribution of property from new partners
- Performed research and wrote various memos explaining proper partner allocations under IRC Sect. 704(c) after contribution of property from new partners in umbrella partnership of UPREIT
Tax Manager
Applied Information Solutions
Denver, Colorado
02.1992 - 08.1997
- Designed, programmed, and tested company's partnership tax allocation software for partnerships and PTPs
- Designed structure of company's software to compute all IRC Sect. 704(c) allocations and events with partnerships and PTPs
- Prepared and reviewed Partnership and PTP income tax returns
- Advised clients on proper method of IRC Sect. 704(c) allocation methods and performed allocations
Senior Tax Associate
Coopers & Lybrand
Denver, Colorado
12.1989 - 02.1992
- Prepared individual, partnership, corporation, S-corporation, trust and tax exempt entity income tax returns
- Reviewed individual, partnership, corporation and S-corporation income tax returns
EXONERATED After Almost 20 Years In Prison
John Chartier
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2024 - Current
- Completed H&R Block Tax Course with final grade of 98%
- Becoming proficient in various programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, QuickBooks
- Completing Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor
- Contracting as bookkeeper and legal assistant to several criminal defense law firms
- Rebuilding life, relationships and career
Wrongfully Convicted
State of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2005 - 09.2024
- Assisted in preparation of Individual tax returns for both inmates and staff
- Provided tax advise to staff
- Completed various education courses and studied many books to keep abreast of current tax laws
- Learned and mastered many interpersonal skills necessary for survival that equate to greater leadership and team interaction skills in workplace and society
- Tutored inmates in high school subjects so they could complete diplomas
- Provided successful legal assistance and writing to inmates in criminal and civil cases
Education
Master of Science - Taxation
University of Denver
Denver, CO 06.1990 - 06.1992
BBA - Accounting
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX 06.1987 - 12.1989
Skills
Timeline
EXONERATED After Almost 20 Years In Prison
John Chartier
09.2024 - Current
Wrongfully Convicted
State of Nevada
05.2005 - 09.2024
Founder and Managing Member
Chartier Douglas
05.2002 - 05.2005
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young
12.1998 - 05.2002
Tax Manager
Cendrowski Selecky
08.1997 - 12.1998
Tax Manager
Applied Information Solutions
02.1992 - 08.1997
Master of Science - Taxation
University of Denver
06.1990 - 06.1992
Senior Tax Associate
Coopers & Lybrand
12.1989 - 02.1992
BBA - Accounting
University of Texas At Tyler
06.1987 - 12.1989
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