Scott Olinski, CPA

Scott Olinski, CPA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Tax Director at Sikich LLP

  • Education

    • Cleveland State University

      2014 - 2017
      Master of Accountancy Taxation

      Key Courses: Partnership, Estate & Trust Taxation, Estate & Gift Taxation, Taxation of Property Transactions, Tax II, Tax Research & Planning, and Government & Institutional Accounting

    • Notre Dame College

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Accounting and Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Student Athlete Advisory committee (SAAC) representative for men's soccer, Student Ambassador to incoming freshmen and perspective students Deans List: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2013, Fall 2013Key Courses: Intermediate Accounting 1 & 2, Federal Income Tax, Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Consumer Behavior, Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Management, Sales Management, and Project Management

  • Experience

    • OUR Credit Union

      Jun 2008 - Jan 2011
      Teller/Customer Service

      -Communicated with members, to effectively, process account transactions-Managed customer accounts and processed deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and balanced tills

    • Notre Dame College

      Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
      Student Supervisor-Keller Center

      -Trained and supervised new student employees in the athletic department-Prepared bulk mailings for the athletic department using Microsoft Office Excel

    • Cuyahoga EITC Coalition

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
      Tax Intern

      -Prepared Federal and State tax returns for individuals using Taxwise-Consulted with clients to gather intake information and prepare tax returns-Certified on VITA/TCE basic, intermediate, and international tax law

    • Economic and Community Development Institute

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Marketing and Development Intern

      -Developed and implemented the Cleveland Culinary Launch and Kitchen Food Business Incubator Program-Marketed events and programs including the Inner City Capital Connections event at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland-Collaborated with other members of the staff to design a four month business incubator

    • Thornhill Financial, Inc.

      Jan 2014 - Aug 2019

      -Supervise teams of tax professionals to ensure all engagement deadlines and budgets are met-Interact directly with clients to complete tax compliance and planning-Advise clients with regard to any questions or concerns which are expressed -Provide tax compliance and planning for corporations, S-corporations, partnerships and individuals-Work with CCH ProSystems FX Suite and Sage Fixed Assets Network to prepare and process federal, state, and city tax returns-Utilize tax related software to research and consult with clients on various tax matters-Contribute to the development and implementation of training processes for new hires -Work closely with senior level managers and partners to prepare tax returns for corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals.-Research and compile briefs on various tax issues and topics for both internal and external use.

      • Senior Tax Associate

        Sept 2016 - Aug 2019
      • Tax Associate

        May 2014 - Aug 2016
      • Tax Intern

        Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
    • Thornhill Financial

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2023
      Tax Manager

      -Manage teams of tax seniors, staff and interns and perform high level reviews of work performed on client engagements-Develop technical and soft skills of younger accountants and contribute to the performance management and review processes-Actively participate in business and market activities external to the firm

    • Sikich

      Dec 2023 - now
      Tax Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant

      Accountancy Board Of Ohio
      Nov 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Trustees, Treasurer

      Issued by Strongsville Education Foundation on Jan 2015
      Strongsville Education FoundationAssociated with Scott Olinski, CPA
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Lose the Training Wheels on Jun 2012
      Lose the Training WheelsAssociated with Scott Olinski, CPA
    • Volunteer

      Issued by iCan Shine on Jun 2013
      iCan ShineAssociated with Scott Olinski, CPA
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Heights Emergency Food Center Canned Food Drive on Aug 2009
      Heights Emergency Food Center Canned Food DriveAssociated with Scott Olinski, CPA
    • Participant

      Issued by (i)Cleveland on Jun 2013
      (i)ClevelandAssociated with Scott Olinski, CPA