CPA with 15 years experience in public accounting and 6 years in business management has added value to clients by deferring hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital gains taxes, saved tens of thousands of dollars annually by reducing real estate taxes and researching clients’ eligibility for state tax credits. Amended prior years' returns, enabling clients to reap tens of thousands of dollars in tax refunds. Compiled financial statements enabled clients to obtain millions in bank financing at reduced rates on a consistent basis.  Proficient in several tax and accounting software programs. A self – starter with an ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload and getting jobs done in a timely manner. Often exceeded client expectations as not just another accountant, but as a problem solver and advisor. 

Work Experience

Gumbiner Savett Inc.                     Per Diem  Accountant                      February, 2013 - April, 2013 (CPA firm listed in The Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the top 14 largest firms in the metropolitan Los Angeles  area serving high net – worth individuals and closely-held businesses in sports, entertainment, and real estate industries ,and the medical and personal service professions, operating in several states )       Santa Monica, CA

*        Reviewed and prepared federal and state corporate, partnership, individual, trust, estate, private foundation, and individual tax returns using Engagement Plus, Sure Prep and ProSystem fx software.

Watt Companies                           Per Diem  Accountant                        January, 2013 – February, 2013 (Privately –held real estate development and management company serving high net – worth individuals )

Santa Monica, CA

*        Prepared and reviewed financial statements and individual, partnership, estate, and trust tax returns using Spectra and ProSystem fx software

Gary Margolis Accountancy Corporation        Contract Accountant       August, 2012 - December, 2012 (Accounting firm serving high net – worth individuals and closely-held businesses in sports, entertainment, and real estate industries ,and the medical and personal service professions, operating in several states )

Pasadena, CA

*        Obtained thousands of dollars in refunds, filing amended corporate and individual federal and state income tax returns using UltraTax software

*         Eliminated hundreds of dollars in interest and penalties for corporate and individual clients imposed by IRS and various state taxing authorities, serving as clients’ point of contact with those agencies

*        Reviewed and corrected returns for errors in firm - wide conversion to Ultra Tax software

CPA - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Resumes—Situations Wanted

Orange County/Long Beach

Charles R. Johnson, CPA 

730 East Warwick Avenue

Fresno, California 93720

(559)-977-5085

CPA - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Resumes—Situations Wanted

San Bernardino/Riverside

Charles R. Johnson, CPA 

730 East Warwick Avenue

Fresno, California 93720

(559)-977-5085

CPA - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Resumes—Situations Wanted

San Diego/Imperial

Charles R. Johnson, CPA 

730 East Warwick Avenue

Fresno, California 93720

(559)-977-5085

CPA - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Resumes—Situations Wanted

Out-of-State

Charles R. Johnson, CPA 

730 East Warwick Avenue

Fresno, California 93720

(559)-977-5085