CPA (Los Angeles, USA)

Aram Stepanian CPA
818.400.0780

RESUME
Experience

ARAM STEPANIAN, CPA Contract work, short or long term projects, open to travel national or international, substantial experience in varying and complex industries. I am efficient, responsible, and creative, I will get the job done.
1992-- Present
Contract, hourly
• Develop practical short and long term business solutions including strategic business planning and designing efficient accounting and financial management systems.
• Implement technological solutions, including but not limited to QuickBooks, Intuit on Line (PayCycle) payroll software, to enhance financial management and flexibility for employers and employees.
• Provide audit services in manufacturing, construction, real estate, technology, and service industries.
• Perform property management audits to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and final preparation of partnership tax returns for partnerships in excess of 100 partners.
• Provide accounting services, tax planning and preparation using Lacerte tax software, audit representation with various government agencies.

CHAMPION FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1988 -- 1992
Project Manager / Financial Consultant
• Responsible for resolving the accounting and tax needs of over fifty organizations involved in real estate investments, construction, and management.
• Implemented complex tax structure in cooperation with outside CPA firm.
• Supervised and coordinated work, of twelve CPAs and staff.
• Prepared tax returns for the partnerships as well as its high net worth individuals.

CONTRACT WORK FOR VARIOUS CPA FIRMS 1981 -- 1988

RUSS & RUSS, CPA 1978 -- 1980
Staff Accountant
• Prepared tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals in diverse industries.
• Certified audits for a major school district, and provided review and compilation of financial statements.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & COMPANY 1976 -- 1978
Staff Accountant
• Performed audits for a major brewery, a telephone company, and other companies in diverse industries.
• Worked alongside the managing director to establish a new office; maintained communication with the head office and implemented instructions which led to a growth in office size from 8 to 85 employees.
• Negotiated leases, construction development contracts, and managed staff in development of new office.

Education

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA
Masters of Business Administration, Accounting & Management
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Certified Public Accountant -- California, New York
QuickBooks Certified Professional Advisor

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