Tyson Wells
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant with over 4 years of experience in federal and multi-state tax compliance, SALT analysis, and international tax matters. Delivered accurate work across complex entity structures while optimizing workflows and mentoring junior staff. Effectively managed high-volume deadlines and client expectations.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Professional
CliftonLarsonAllen
Irvine, California
06.2022 - Current
- Lead preparer and reviewer for Manufacturing & Distribution clients, including multi‑entity consolidated groups and complex partnership structures.
- Prepare and review federal, multi‑state, and local returns for corporations, partnerships, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
- Conduct SALT nexus reviews, apportionment calculations, and multi‑state filing analyses.
- Support international tax engagements, including multi‑layer reporting, foreign operations, and cross‑border compliance.
- Assist with tax provision work, including gathering data, analyzing book‑tax differences, and supporting ASC 740 calculations.
- Manage IRS and state notice resolution, drafting responses, communicating with agencies, and guiding clients through compliance issues.
- Perform tax research and prepare technical memos to support tax positions and planning strategies.
- Collaborate with engagement teams to improve workflow efficiency and maintain high‑quality deliverables during peak deadlines.
- Mentor associates and interns through review notes, training, and onboarding support.
- Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and consistent delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTANCY
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Federal & Multi‑State Tax Compliance
- SALT & Nexus Analysis
- International tax compliance
- Tax provision support
- Consolidated & Multi-Entity Structures
- IRS & State Notice Resolution
- Tax Research & Technical Memos
- Financial & Data Analysis
- Workflow Optimization
- Client Communication & Relationship Management
- Tax compliance strategy
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — California Board of Accountancy, Licensed 2024
Timeline
Tax Professional
CliftonLarsonAllen
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTANCY
Northern Arizona University