Leyna Chiem
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable tax preparer with three years of experience in preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. Skilled in preparing year-end closeouts, reconciling financial data, and ensuring compliance with the latest tax regulations. I am adept at working in fast-paced environments, handling complex returns, and communicating effectively with clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant - Tax
NKSFB LLC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - Current
• Prepared over 400 tax returns annually, including individual (1040), corporate (1120/1120S), trusts (1041) and partnership (1065) returns.
• Handled complex filings for high-net-worth individuals, ensuring accuracy in reporting investment income, real estate, trusts, and passive activities.
• Performed year-end closeouts for multiple small to mid-size business clients, including journal entries, reconciliations, and trial balance review.
• Collaborated with CPAs and senior tax managers to develop tax strategies and ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws.
• Resolved IRS and state notices, reducing penalties and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Assist other team members with accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration; Accounting And Auditing, Economics
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2022
Skills
Corporate, Trust & Partnership Taxation (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041)
High Net Worth Individual Taxation (Form 1040, Schedules K-1, A, B, C, D, E)
Year-End Closeouts & Financial Reconciliations
Tax Research & Compliance
IRS and State Correspondence
Accounting Software: CCH Axcess, CCH Engagement, CCH Document, SurePrep
Certification
- Working towards CPA certification
COURSE WORK
- Individual Taxation
- Federal Taxation for Corporations, Partnerships, Estates and Trusts
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Intermediate Accounting I-III
- Auditing
- Accounting Information Systems
Timeline
Staff Accountant - Tax
NKSFB LLC
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration; Accounting And Auditing, Economics
University of California, Riverside
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