Julian Alejandro Mejia, CPA, MST

Experience

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  Valencia College

  Sept 2007 - May 2012

  Academic Tutor
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  United States Marine Corps

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2017

  U.S Marine Corps

  Supervised the installation, testing, repair and integration of telecommunicationssystems, reviewed plans for projects, prepared and scheduled work assignments.Coordinated and trained night-shift EM and Transmissions Marines on the preventativemaintenance and repair of satellite communications equipment.Provided guidance in the areas of training, conduct, leadership, professionaldevelopment, assignments, and safety.

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  Boys and Girls Club

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Academic Mentor

  - Volunteered at Boys and Girls club of San Clemente. I was an academic Mentor for high school kids in 10th grade. My responsibility was to help prepare them for success in college by researching scholarship opportunities for them. I also helped them come up with short term and long term academic goals.

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  The Tutoring Center, Centennial CO

  Nov 2017 - May 2018

  Academic Tutor

  Providing unmatched mentor-ship and academic guidance to students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. We strive to get our students reach their hopes and dreams by helping them accomplish their academic goals. I was a Sergeant in the Marine corps. My job was to repair, replace, and function check various Satellite Communication equipment terminals in the Marine Corps. I was also in charge of a group of Marines. My job was to mentor and train them to be outstanding Marines. Volunteer Experience - Volunteered at Boys and Girls club of San Clemente. I was an academic Mentor for high school kids in 10th grade. My responsibility was to help prepare them for success in college by researching scholarship opportunities for them. I also helped them come up with short term and long term academic goals. Show less

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  Valencia College

  May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Accounting Academic Tutor

  • Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.• Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.• Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.• Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.• Tutor students on the principles of financial, managerial, and Information Systems accounting and improve their study and note taking skills. Show less

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  The Walt Disney Company

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Tax Analyst Graduate Intern

  • Acting as an embedded team member within Disney's Corporate Tax Center of Excellence. • Assisting in the preparation of the company's federal, state and international income tax returns for all worldwide business units. • Gathering and analyzing data, performing computations and preparing work papers for tax returns and tax provisions • Preparing federal, state and international corporate income tax estimates, extensions and returns for a diverse group of corporations conducting multi-national operations • Collaborating with tax, business and accounting personnel throughout the company to obtain and analyze data needed for tax compliance • Researching income tax compliance-related issues • Drafting user manuals for the department to outline Standard Operating Guidelines • Updating SharePoint sites Show less

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  Orange County United Way

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  VITA Tax Volunteer

  • Greeter/Screener – Greet everyone visiting the site to create a pleasant atmosphere. Screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirm they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. • Interpreter – provide free language interpreter services to customers who are not fluent in English. • Tax Preparer – complete and successfully certify in tax law training, including the use of electronic filing software, to provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. • Quality Reviewer – review tax returns completed by volunteer tax preparers, ensuring that every taxpayer receives top quality service and that the tax returns are error-free. Show less

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  Marriott Vacations Worldwide

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  Interntational Tax Analyst
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  United States Marine Corps

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Reserves, Sgt of Marines 2831 - Satellite Technician
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  Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  Staff Tax Accountant
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  Geffen Mesher

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Experienced Tax Staff
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  Crown & Company, CPAs

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  Senior Tax Associate
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  Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants

  Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

  Senior Accountant
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  PwC

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior Associate