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CHIHARU SEKI
Senior Tax Accountant
Littleton,CO
Summary
Bilingual (English/Japanese) tax professional with 8 years’ experience serving midsize to small businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and non-profits. Skilled in federal and multi-state tax compliance, planning, foreign tax reporting, and complex return preparation. Reliable, organized, and adaptable with international tax experience. CPA candidate with two exams passed, relocating to Tokyo in October 2025. Seeking a remote tax role that supports continuous learning and long-term growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Haynie & Co. CPAs
Littleton , CO
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality service and prompt communication
- Prepared/reviewed federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, corporations, trusts, estates and non-profits
- Prepared detailed tax projections for clients, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding cash flow management and future planning
- Maintained accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated income and franchise tax returns
- Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarification and additional submissions
Staff Tax Accountant
McGaughey & Associates P.C
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Prepared federal and multi-state tax returns for individual, partnership, s-corporation, estate/trust, corporate, gift, and non-profit, as well as associated work papers
- Reviewed and optimized specific client foreign tax issues to reduce tax liabilities and filed Form 3520 and 2555 if necessary
- Prepared client billings in a timely manner
- Assisted clients with changes to tax legislation
Staff Tax Accountant
Plante Moran (FKA EKS&H)
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Prepared federal and multi-state tax returns for individual, partnership, s-corporation, corporation, and non-profit in GoSystems and ProFx
- Calculated tax projections and related estimated payments though BNA Tax Planning
- Conducted tax research and documented treaty positions when both international and domestic tax regulations were applicable
- Prepared approximately 120 expat tax returns in over 10 international jurisdictions
Senior Tax Accountant
McGaughey & Associate P.C
1 2021 - 5 2021
- Proactively managed client list to ensure internal and external expectations were met or exceeded
- Independently kept up with the latest developments regarding changes in tax law
- Worked closely with managers and partners to develop tax planning strategies for clients
- Ensured the timely and efficient preparation of the federal and state tax returns, estimated payments and extension calculations
- Generated tax projections to assist clients with quarterly and year-end tax planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Science - International Business
University Of Colorado Denver
DenverBachelor of Science - International Studies
Bunka Women's University
Tokyo Japan Software
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
Haynie & Co. CPAs
11.2021 - 05.2025
Staff Tax Accountant
McGaughey & Associates P.C
08.2017 - 07.2020
Staff Tax Accountant
Plante Moran (FKA EKS&H)
01.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Tax Accountant
McGaughey & Associate P.C
1 2021 - 5 2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University Of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
Bunka Women's University
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