BRENDA L.

BOYDSTON
21 Declaration Trail Cell: (314) 346-1413
O'Fallon, MO 63368 bb5e6b06@westpost.net Home: (636) 329-1247
Pursuing a professional position as a:
STAFF ACCOUNTANT / TAX ACCOUNTANT
Corporate Accounting / Auditing Services / Tax Services
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
* More than 10 amazing years of experience in the accountancy and taxing industr
y
* Experience in General Accounting and monthly closing processes
* Technically astute with solid analytical and problem solving skills
* Strong background in auditing procedures and implementation
* Extensive knowledge of computerized bookkeeping and accounting principals
* Ability to critically review and research tax issues to resolve practically
* Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills
* Thoroughly adept in preparing corporate taxes and the specifics of 401k plans
* Full understanding of computerized applications pertaining to taxation
* Proficient in ProSystem, Microsoft: Excel and Outlook, CaseWare, QuickBooks (I
ntuit)
* Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationship
s

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bergman, Schraier & Co., St. Louis, MO, 2008 - 2010
Staff Accountant
* Computed and compiled income projections and estimates for past occurrences an
d tax liabilities related to future expectations and tax law changes.
* Compiled information and provided tax return preparation for a vast majority o
f entities, including individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and multi-state
C corporations.
* Consulted with clients to assist with various needs like software functionalit
y issues, preparation of financial statements, and government correspondence.
* Analyzed trial balances, financial statements, and prepared year-end closing a
djustments as needed.
* Updated and managed client's general ledgers and fixed asset schedules.
Ganim, Meder, Childers & Hoering, P.C., St. Louis, MO, 2006 - 2008
Staff Accountant
* Procured new business, while maintaining current client relations, accurately
prepared and filed client's returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships,
estates and trusts.
* Supported clients by effectively handling accounting and tax matters, includin
g fixed assets, GL, payroll tax, property tax, and franchise/income tax.
* Conducted tax research for C and S status corporations. Performed compilations
and reviews.
* Served instrumentally in increasing company's profits 5% to 10% annually by id
entifying client's needs and maximizing client's opportunities within organizati
on.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Continued
Stone Carlie, St. Louis, MO, 2000 - 2003
Staff Accountant
* Arranged and filed necessary credentials with the IRS (Internal Revenue Servic
e) for taxpayers.
* Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new tax laws.
* Indentified tax planning opportunities and conveyed the potential risks to cli
ents and prospects.
* Assisted with implementation and roll out of new tax planning services and pro
ducts for clients and contacts.
* Actively supported company and team members in winning new client assignments,
assisted with development of new work from existing clients.
Missouri Department of Revenue, St. Louis, MO, 1997 - 2000
Senior Compliance Auditor
* Performed sales and use tax audits to determine compliance with Missouri tax c
odes.
* Worked closely with management in corporate structure to resolve any misinterp
retations of state law.
* Conducted the audit process from initial research phase to completion, includi
ng report preparation that contained adequate and appropriate documentation.
* Provided sound knowledge of key business areas supporting significant contribu
tion to the preparation and delivery of the terms of reference, findings analysi
s and risk assessment.
* Completed individual tests and concluded on results relying on adequate audit
strategies and tools.
* Addressed and monitored compliance/internal control issues and advised governa
nce and business improvement issues under supervision

EDUCATION
Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO - Bachelor of Science: Accounting