Travis Podorski
St Louis,MO
Summary
CPA candidate (3 of 4 sections passed; remaining sections on track for completion by July 2026) with experience in public accounting, advancing from Tax Intern to Staff Associate. Preparing complex individual and business tax returns, and managing client relationships across diverse industries. Consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while delivering reliable, client-focused results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Associate
Conner Ash P.C.
St Louis, MO
12.2024 - Current
- Handle tax compliance for partnerships and S corporations, including state apportionment workpapers, partner/shareholder basis schedules, and K-1 reporting
- Prepare corporate returns and related tax workpapers, with experience reconciling book-to-tax differences and analyzing carryforwards and credits
- Work on a wide range of individual returns, including high-income and business-owner clients with pass-through and rental activity
- Prepare trust and estate filings and coordinate beneficiary reporting requirements
- Monitor filing deadlines and submit federal and state extensions in a timely manner
- Assist with quarterly tax projections, safe-harbor calculations, and year-end planning initiatives
- Prepare international information reporting (Forms 5471, 8858, 8938, 114)
- Collaborate with partners on tax implications of reorganizations, including entity reclassification, restructuring strategies, and related filings
Tax Intern
Conner Ash P.C.
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted with tax preparation for individual and business tax returns
- Organized client documentation and financial records
- Gained hands-on experience with Quickbooks, tax software, and standard accounting procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri St. Louis
St Louis, MOMaster of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri St. Louis
St Louis, MOSkills
- Tax Preparation & Compliance (Federal, State, and Multi-State; Individual, Corporate, and Partnership returns)
- International Tax and Foreign Reporting (Forms 5471, 8858, 8938, 114)
- Tax Research & Compliance (IRC, state regulations, evolving tax legislation)
- Entity Restructuring & Reorganization Support
- Client Relationship Management & Advisory Support
- Engagement Management, Planning & Deadline Coordination
- Tax Software Proficiency (eg, UltraTax CS, Fixed Assets CS, Engagement Manager, GoFileRoom, SurePrep, Suralink)
- Strong Analytical, Problem-Solving & Organizational Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Quarterly Estimates & Safe Harbor Planning
- QuickBooks
Certification
CPA Candidate (3/4 Sections passed; Expected completion in July 2026)
Timeline
Staff Associate
Conner Ash P.C.
12.2024 - Current
Tax Intern
Conner Ash P.C.
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri St. Louis
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri St. Louis