Kyle Cleveland
Seattle,WA
Summary
Professional with experience in Big 4 Public Accounting including tax compliance and general accounting. Seeking a challenging and rewarding career within the accounting and finance profession.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital Accountant
Seattle Convention Center
06.2023 - Current
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values in accordance with GAAP.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Senior Accountant
VSH CPAs
02.2022 - Current
- Preparation of complex tax returns for Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, and Estates/Trusts with a focus on International Taxation
- Reviewing tax returns prepared by Staff Accountants and Interns
- Providing constructive feedback/review points for Staff Accountants and Interns
- Managing over 50 clients with complex tax situations, balancing workloads, and prioritization of client requests
- Responding to clients with technical tax questions in an accurate, timely, and professional manner
- Communicating with all levels on workload, internal/external deadlines to ensure timely completion of client tax returns
- Consistently over 50 hours minimum with 90% utilization rate of billed hours during 8-week period of busy season
- Budgeting and billing clients, discussing with firm partners on potential budget issues
- Participating in continuing education related to federal and international tax procedures.
Tax Consultant II (NFTS – PSG)
Deloitte LLP
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Led national and international teams in project completions ahead of projected timelines
- Leveraged Microsoft Access to improve manual review processes and identify unique project needs
- Performed Senior role multiple times on engagements as a staff member, including reviewing and delegating work
- Built business transaction models in Excel to analyze tax implications for clients to make business decisions
- Leveraged iPACS SubK (Deloitte Software) for partnership tax projects including clients with thousands of partners, accounts, and assets
- Calculated tax implications of revaluation events on partnerships with multiple and fact patterns and hypothetical sales/scenarios
- Processed PPP loans for large bank client during CARES act.
Accounting Assistant
Ahn Tax & Business Advisors PLLC
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Preparation of complex tax returns for Individuals, Nonresident Aliens, Partnerships, Corporations, and Estates/Trusts
- Working knowledge of international tax forms and requirements for nonresident aliens and U.S
- Persons living abroad
- Creation of templates and organization charts for partnership and corporate ownership structures
- Research tax law for complex questions and scenarios
- Communicate directly with clients and other professionals for clarification and follow-up
- Participate in continuing education for federal tax and international tax updates.
Night Auditor
Hotel Bellwether
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Balancing of rooms, cash reconciliation, creation/balancing of folios, property management accounts, and Hotel/Restaurant Accounts
- Checking Guests in/out in a friendly professional manner
- Creating Guest Reservations
- Answering Guest inquiries both in person and on phone.
Assistant Manager
iFLY Seattle Indoor Skydiving
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Creation/balancing of accounts
- Created commission reports and sales tracking reports
- Day to day operations, opening/closing, cash reconciliation, safety checks, customer resolutions
- Scheduled employees and managers to appropriate levels
- Monitored and managed sales force in lieu of owner’s absence
- Inspired staff as well as instituted promotions and collaboration for increased sales
- Participated in conventions and showcased iFLY Seattle Indoor Skydiving
- Analyzed and recommended statistics of sales and employee recognitions.
Education
Course of Study: Accounting -
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WADegrees Received: Associate in Arts & Sciences DTA, Associate in Business DTA -
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WACourse of Study: Radio Broadcasting -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WACourse of Study: Radio Broadcasting -
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WASkills
- Microsoft Office, Prosystems FX Tax & Engagement, QuickBooks, Intela, IPACs SubK
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Cash Flow analysis
- General Ledger Entries
- Tax Preparation
- Account reconciliation processes
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Statements
Timeline
Capital Accountant
Seattle Convention Center
06.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
VSH CPAs
02.2022 - Current
Tax Consultant II (NFTS – PSG)
Deloitte LLP
11.2020 - 02.2022
Accounting Assistant
Ahn Tax & Business Advisors PLLC
06.2017 - 10.2020
Night Auditor
Hotel Bellwether
10.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager
iFLY Seattle Indoor Skydiving
07.2011 - 08.2013
Course of Study: Accounting -
Western Washington University
Degrees Received: Associate in Arts & Sciences DTA, Associate in Business DTA -
Whatcom Community College
Course of Study: Radio Broadcasting -
Bellevue College
Course of Study: Radio Broadcasting -
Skagit Valley College
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