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BELGIN 'BELLA' DUYMAZ

Philadelphia

Summary

Dynamic Senior Tax Accountant with extensive experience, specializing in tax compliance and financial auditing. Proven track record in optimizing accounting procedures and enhancing client relationships. Skilled in tax law and compliance, with a strong focus on strategic tax and financial planning, and effective communication to drive results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Verna & Associates
West Deptford
12.2024 - 04.2026

Managed client advisory services, including accounting, audit review, tax preparation, and compliance for diverse clients across multiple states.

  • Executed federal, state, and local tax preparations and filings, including Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040, 1041, and 990.
  • Provided financial audit review and compilation services in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Conducted business and individual tax research for U.S. and international clients to assess implications.
  • Implemented a quality control program to optimize accounting procedures through digitalization and improvements.
  • Streamlined projects using clients' portals and software while ensuring effective team performance and strong relationships.
  • Mentored junior accountants by reviewing their work and assisting senior accountants and managers as necessary.

Senior Accountant

Acumen Consulting & Accounting Services
Philadelphia
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Delivered consulting and controller services for diverse small to medium-sized clients across multiple states.
  • Implemented digitalized accounting procedures and internal control systems to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Prepared business and individual tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040, 1041, and 990.
  • Conducted U.S. and international tax research on implications for business and individual tax matters.
  • Prepared periodic direct and indirect tax returns for clients in various states.
  • Reviewed monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting prepared by staff accountants for accuracy.
  • Evaluated business and individual annual tax returns prepared by peers to ensure compliance.
  • Executed ad-hoc analysis and forecasting to support clients' strategic business decisions.

Senior, Tax Compliance and Outsourcing

Grant Thornton
Istanbul
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Built strong relationships with international clients to optimize implementation processes.
  • Identified opportunities for performance improvements across various operations.
  • Delivered change management and communication support in management consulting projects.
  • Facilitated execution and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
  • Performed financial analysis after fieldwork to enhance client accounting practices.
  • Generated operational reports and prepared financial statement workpapers efficiently.
  • Managed preparation of periodic tax returns, including VAT and withholding taxes.
  • Assisted external auditors by providing compliant workpapers as per GAAS and PCAOB guidelines.

Audit Associate (Temporary)

Moore Stephens
Istanbul
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Supported audit teams (Tax audit, External Audit, Audit of EU projects, DD) in document preparation according to client's requirements and specific business
  • Prepared audit work papers in compliance with standards and requirements
  • Coordinated client interactions for audit procedures

External Audit Associate (Temporary)

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Istanbul
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Facilitated document preparation for senior auditor to ensure compliance with GAAS.
  • Functioned as liaison for audit client, supporting the execution of audit procedures.
  • Conducted audit research and prepared reports for supervisor.

Accountant

Berg Partners LLC
Bala Cynwyd
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Prepared and ensured that clients' financial reports are prepared in compliance with policies, directives and GAAP requirements
  • Prepared, reviewed and completed Federal, State & Local tax returns including high net worth individuals and corporate income, sales and use, payroll, and other local taxes
  • Prepared financial review and compilation reports in compliance with SSARS
  • Performed tax research and reporting projects as assigned.

Accountant

Gunaydin CPA Firm
Cherry Hill
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Ensured adherence to policies and GAAP in all financial report preparations.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of accounting transactions alongside operational reports and reconciliations.
  • Completed federal, state, and local tax reporting for individual and corporate obligations.
  • Managed payroll processing on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis while reviewing tax procedures.
  • Oversaw preparation of management reports for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual periods.
  • Delivered client services across multiple domains: consulting, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax returns.

Education

MBA - Finance

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
12-2013

A.S. - Accounting

Delaware Technical & Community College
Dover, DE
12-2010

B.S. - Business Administration

Eskisehir Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkey
05-2007

Skills

  • Business and Individual Tax preparation and review
  • Financial statement preparation and review
  • Financial Compilation and Review reporting
  • Financial auditing
  • Tax Law and Compliance regulations
  • Strategic financial and Tax planning
  • GAAP
  • GAAS
  • IFRS
  • ASC 740
  • Syndication Pro (Real Estate Investment)
  • Accounting software (multiple)
  • UltraTax CS
  • Microsoft Suite (excel proficiency)
  • SAP
  • Adobe
  • Effective communication
  • Critical Decision-making
  • Prioritized Problem solving
  • Comparative Data Interpretations
  • Tech-savvy
  • Client relationship management

Languages

Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Korean
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Verna & Associates
12.2024 - 04.2026

Senior Accountant

Acumen Consulting & Accounting Services
01.2019 - 12.2024

Senior, Tax Compliance and Outsourcing

Grant Thornton
01.2018 - 12.2018

Audit Associate (Temporary)

Moore Stephens
01.2018 - 12.2018

External Audit Associate (Temporary)

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01.2017 - 12.2018

Accountant

Berg Partners LLC
01.2016 - 12.2016

Accountant

Gunaydin CPA Firm
01.2013 - 12.2015

MBA - Finance

Wilmington University

A.S. - Accounting

Delaware Technical & Community College

B.S. - Business Administration

Eskisehir Anadolu University
BELGIN 'BELLA' DUYMAZ