Nicholas Kettinger

Prepared periodic sales and use tax returns for various jurisdictions in 30+ states. Assisted branch personnel with various inquiries, mainly assisting with exemption certificates. Responded to audit requests and provided relative information as needed.

Senior Sales and Use Tax Accountant - XTRA Lease - Clayton, MO

(2017-10 - 2025-01)

• Prepared periodic sales and use tax returns for various jurisdictions in 30+ states.
• Assisted branch personnel with various inquiries, mainly assisting with exemption certificates.
• Responded to audit requests and provided relative information as needed.
• Prepared account reconciliations and journal entries for ACH Credit/Debit transactions.

Staff Accountant - Vatterott College - Clayton, MO

(2017-03 - 2017-10)

• Responsible for maintaining Fixed Assets database and running monthly depreciation reports.
• Daily tasks include posting various journal entries, updating files and performing internal reconciliations.
• Assisted on annual audit by creating various reports and pulling archived information.

Transaction Tax Accountant - Spectrum - St. Louis, MO

(2015-12 - 2016-11)

• Prepared periodic sales and use tax returns for various jurisdictions in 15+ states.
• Researched variances and accounts using Oracle applications.
• Prepared monthly account reconciliations and journal entries for ACH Credit/Debit transactions.
• Assisted other team members with returns and projects as needed.

Cost Basis Associate - Edward Jones - St. Louis, MO

(2013-02 - 2015-01)

(Contract)

• Assisted Financial Advisors and clients with tax reporting issues upon the sale of portfolio holdings.
• Expected to be proficient with relevant research tools and to resolve issues accurately and promptly.
• Reviewed electronic forms for accuracy and assisted other teams with various workflows.

Volunteer Tax Preparer - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Ferguson, MO

(2012-02 - 2012-04)

• Responsible for preparing various federal and state tax forms for individuals and families.
• Expected to know relevant tax laws and their proper application when discussing tax returns with clients.

Tournament Director - Nationwide Poker Tour - St. Louis Area

(2006-04 - 2009-08)

• Ensured that general poker rules and etiquette were followed by players.
• Recorded the results of tournaments and entered them onto internal database.

Military Policeman/Emergency Dispatcher - United States Marine Corps - MCRD San Diego, MCB Camp Pendleton, MCA Fort Leonard Wood, MCB Quantico

(2002-03 - 2006-03)

• General duties included ensuring the interior security of a military installation.
• Responsible for receiving 911 and general assistance calls and dispatching police, fire, and medical personnel for the appropriate situation.

BS - Accounting - University of Missouri at Saint Louis (2012-12)