MURAD MINASYAN
Canyon Country
Summary
Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in tax compliance, financial analysis, and consulting. Expertise includes managing audits, responding to IRS and state inquiries, and handling garnishments and levies. Skilled in preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, developing tailored tax strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven track record of optimizing financial outcomes, performing complex reconciliations, and streamlining tax processes. Proficient in Oracle, ProSystems FX, QuickBooks, and other advanced tools. Fluent in English, Russian, and Armenian.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
President
Winter-Pine Tax Accounting & Consulting Services
Los Angeles, California
10.2021 - Current
- Lead tax compliance, research, and consulting for corporate, partnership, and individual clients
- Oversee and manage multiple tax engagements with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction
- Develop and execute tax strategies to optimize client savings and minimize liabilities
- Prepare and review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, ensuring adherence to current tax laws
- Conduct quarterly and annual tax planning to provide proactive solutions tailored to client needs
- Enhance operational efficiency by streamlining tax preparation and consulting processes
- Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and customized tax guidance
Sr. Tax Analyst, Member Tax
Herbalife International of America
Torrance, California
11.2017 - Current
- Manage garnishments, levies, and tax-related notices with accuracy and timeliness
- Respond to audit inquiries from IRS, state, and international authorities
- Calculate and remit monthly and quarterly federal and state withholding taxes
- Perform reconciliations of tax accounts and process distributor tax forms
- Collaborate with auditors and internal teams to ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements
- Prepare and review journal entries for accruals, expenses, and cash activities; manage vendor data in Oracle
- Conduct staff training on new tax regulations and internal processes
- Test and implement new systems and reports, ensuring efficient tax compliance operations
Staff Accountant
Aramark AUS
Burbank, CA
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared journal entries for accruals, expenses, and cash activities, ensuring financial accuracy
- Reconciled complex bank accounts and resolved discrepancies in deposits and transactions
- Analyzed financial trends and prepared overhead reconciliations for specific locations
- Extracted and analyzed data from Oracle, identifying and explaining variances
- Supported financial statement preparation and collaborated with departments to ensure data integrity
- Implemented process improvements to streamline financial reporting
Tax Preparer
Boroda Holm APC / Saffer & Flint APC / Lloyd Lloyd & Holmes APC
Los Angeles, California
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Prepared individual tax returns and reviewed trial balances and journal entries for accuracy
- Conducted bank reconciliations and researched tax laws to stay informed of legislative changes
- Identified opportunities for amendments and savings in prior-year tax returns
- Managed and organized client documentation to optimize tax preparation efficiency
Education
B/S Degree - Accountancy
CSUN
Skills
- Oracle 12
- ProSystems FX
- Lacerte
- ProSeries Tax
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- QuickBooks
- Tax return preparation
- Client communication
- Tax law knowledge
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
President
Winter-Pine Tax Accounting & Consulting Services
10.2021 - Current
Sr. Tax Analyst, Member Tax
Herbalife International of America
11.2017 - Current
Staff Accountant
Aramark AUS
01.2016 - 11.2017
Tax Preparer
Boroda Holm APC / Saffer & Flint APC / Lloyd Lloyd & Holmes APC
12.2013 - 04.2015
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
B/S Degree - Accountancy
CSUN
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