RYNE HUNT
Columbus,OH
Summary
Tax professional with extensive experience in individual and business tax compliance, proactive tax planning, and consulting. Strong background in tax technical review, client relationships, and staff development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
JC & Company
Hilliard, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Co-led strategic partnership with wealth management firm to deliver comprehensive individual tax compliance services, enhancing collaboration between tax and wealth management professionals.
- Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local individual income tax returns for HNW and middle-market clients, including complex tax scenarios.
- Provide tax consulting to individual clients by analyzing tax situations, evaluating tax implications, and identifying planning opportunities related to capital gains, charitable contributions, estimated tax payments, and business-owner strategies.
- Advised clients on retirement-focused tax planning, including Roth conversions and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, enabling informed financial decisions.
- Supervised and mentored junior tax staff through workflow review and quality control; liaised with clients to resolve tax inquiries and ensure superior service.
- Manage nonprofit tax compliance, including Forms 990 and 990-T, supporting schedules, and applicable Ohio charitable registration requirements.
Tax Training Analyst
BDO USA, LLP
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Successfully onboarded and trained over 50 new hires at various levels, empowering them with essential tax technical knowledge and application skills that accelerated their performance and integration into the team. Provided continuous training and education for existing team members.
- Developed engaging training materials and presentations for semi-annual sessions, enhancing knowledge retention for the all tax department employees. Scheduled trainings carried out by other team members.
- Led the core business return team, implementing strategies that streamlined processes and improved productivity, while co-leading the SALT team to enhance collaboration and achieve project milestones.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of federal and state tax returns, identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance to enhance accuracy.
- Performed comprehensive reviews of 1040 tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Streamlined the preparation of advanced tax returns for senior management, enhancing accuracy.
Experienced Tax Analyst
Schneider Downs & Co, Inc.
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Successfully prepared tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120, and 990) and supplemental forms for diverse clients, ensuring compliance and enhancing client satisfaction across multiple industries.
- Oversaw projects typically assigned to senior staff, improving team efficiency through meticulous review of work and serving as second lead to manager.
- Oversaw multiple projects to enhance team efficiency through meticulous review of prepared work.
- Development of client interfacing skills due to exposure through multiple meetings, field work and email.
Tax Specialist 3
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Preparation of tax returns (1065 and 1120) and supplemental forms for clients across a variety of industries
- Analyzed client data to develop workpapers for tax return preparation
- Managed time on assignments to ensure projects remained within budget
- Ensured completion and quality of assignments through diligent oversight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FLBachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Individual Tax Compliance
- Tax Planning & Consulting
- Client Relations
- Retirement Tax Strategies
- Tax Research
- Business Tax Returns
- Team collaboration
- Sureprep
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
JC & Company
08.2023 - Current
Tax Training Analyst
BDO USA, LLP
07.2021 - 08.2023
Experienced Tax Analyst
Schneider Downs & Co, Inc.
04.2019 - 07.2021
Tax Specialist 3
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Ohio State University