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Scott Johnston

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Detail-oriented tax preparer with proven skills in tax compliance, client relationship management, and accounting software. Committed to enhancing workflows and ensuring accuracy in tax return preparation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Preparer

CKR Financial Services
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
  • Reviewed client documents for accuracy prior to filing.
  • Assisted clients with inquiries regarding tax-related matters during filing process.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance efficiency in tax preparation workflows.
  • Handled bookkeeping responsibilities for diverse clients, involving categorization of records, reconciliation procedures, and sales tax management

Accounting Associate

Professional Tax Alliance
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared individual and business tax returns using specialized software.
  • Verified client documents for accuracy and completeness prior to filing, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
  • Assisted clients with tax-related questions throughout the filing process.
  • Partnered with team members to enhance tax preparation workflows, improving overall efficiency.
  • Employed accounting software to optimize transaction processing and maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.

Tax Specialist

H&R Block
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Prepared individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance and maximizing client deductions.
  • Reviewed client documents for accuracy and completeness, reducing risk of filing errors.
  • Assisted clients with tax-related questions, enhancing their understanding of the filing process.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Pima Community College
Tucson
05-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Tax return preparation
  • Tax compliance knowledge
  • Sales tax filing
  • Multi-state filing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounting software usage
  • Document review efficiency
  • Data inputting
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Client relations
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Data inputting

Certification

Current PTIN

Timeline

Tax Preparer

CKR Financial Services
03.2022 - Current

Accounting Associate

Professional Tax Alliance
01.2021 - 01.2022

Tax Specialist

H&R Block
12.2018 - 04.2019

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Pima Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Western Governors University
Scott Johnston