Experience

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  Derenzis and Associates, LLP

  • Chino Hills, CA

  • Consultant

    • 2013 - Present
    • Chino Hills, CA

    Prepare annual property tax returns - California, Washington, Wisconsin, Idaho, New MexicoPrepare quarterly payroll tax returns - California, Washington, Wisconsin, Idaho, New Mexico

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  CalPortland Co.

  • Glendora, California

  • Senior Tax Specialist

    • 2009 - 2012
    • Glendora, California

    Managed IRS, FTB, local sales and use tax, property tax audits. Prepared federal and state income tax work papers, personal property tax filings and assessment appeals for over 130 plant locations.Provided significant assistance in tax planning,research and strategy development for new lines of...

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  California Portland Cement Co

  • Tax Manager

    • 1992 - 2008

    Prepared and filed federal, state and local income tax filings including annual and quarterly income tax provision per ASC 740(FAS 10) guidelines.Provided analysis for use in implementing FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.Saved company over $500K in tax liability by developing ne...

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  Bullocks Department Stores

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Tax Administrator

    • 1986 - 1991
    • Los Angeles, California

    Managed all tax compliance functions including property, payroll excise and sales and local taxes.Prepared federal and state income tax returns; conducted tax planning and research.Managed audits of various federal, state and local taxing authorities.

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  Bullocks Department Stores

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Accounting Supervisor

    • 1978 - 1985
    • Los Angeles, California

    Direct responsibility for month-end and year-end closing, preparation of financial statements, audit schedules and account reconciliations.Managed annual audits with external auditors and assisted with annual consolidation of financial statements. Prepared budget reports and supervised annual st...