1. ALMA TURAN
1251 Garden Circle Drive St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 717-7636 almasarh@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Energetic, resourceful, and results-oriented individual with extensive experience and exceptional qualifications pursuing a
tax accounting specialist position to support tax accounting activities, procedures, and requirements within the energy and
utilities industry. Self-motivated and eager to contribute diverse talents toward collaborating with a growth-oriented utility
company to achieve business objectives and financial targets. Use well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
to establish positive working relationships with team members and all levels of company management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tax Accountant, Laclede Gas Company, St. Louis, MO 08/2009 – Present
• Maintain full responsibility for exhibiting attention-to-detail, strong organization and problem solving skills, and extensive
utility business and industry knowledge to accurately complete and process sales and use tax returns in a timely manner.
• Accountable for preparing reports and analyses for internal use and taxing authorities, journal entries and tax calculations
for monthly closings, and budgets and forecasts for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare taxes – other including sales and use tax, excise tax, fuel tax, etc. for state and federal returns for parent company
and subs as well as state income tax returns and estimated quarterly income tax payments for subs.
• Fully accountable for calculating and remitting tax payments accurately and within deadlines, researching and keeping
even with changing tax laws and rates, and for maintaining department Records Retention Schedule.
• Directly responsible for recording taxes – other monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing journal entries and closing
processes, generating deferred income tax schedules for auditors, and completing other tasks as needed.
• Accurately maintain files, documents, databases, and reports to provide highly reliable information quickly and utilize well-
developed interpersonal skills to respond effectively to internal and external requests/inquiries.
Senior Accounting Clerk, Graybar Electric Company, St. Louis, MO 08/2004 – 08/2009
• Direct accountability for applying excellent analytical, communication, and accounting skills while completing a broad range
of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Sustained the highest level of focus and attention-to-detail while working productively within a multi-tasking environment.
• Maintained conformance with internal policies and external regulations and ensured that all tasks/activities were performed
thoroughly and with a strong sense of urgency.
• Held fully responsible for preparing and processing journal entries for the district from SAP data, local sources, and District
Accountant and for monitoring, reconciling, and maintaining assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Worked collaboratively with the District Accountant and Director of Finance to support additional accounting projects,
resolve complex problems, and to promote a highly efficient, positive, and productive environment.
• Prepared monthly and annual district reports, reviewed and approved sales and use tax exemption certificates, prepared
and processed travel/expense vouchers and reimbursements, and provided additional support as needed.
• Reviewed, investigated, and corrected accounting errors or inconsistencies found in entries, spreadsheets, and reports,
located any missing documents, and assisted with audit review and month/year-end closing processes.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO (2007)
Computer: MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), PowerPlant, Oracle, Hyperion, Research, Analysis, and SAP
