Edward M Skotko 36550 Chester #803 Avon, Ohio 44011 (440) 242-9012 Objective: Seeking a position as a tax manager

in a well established company where I can us e my knowledge as well as my experience for the benefit of the company. Summary of Qualifications and Skills: * More than Twenty-Eight years of experience in corporate income tax. * Experienced with the implementation of Fin 48. * Developed 404 procedures and controls for the Corporate Tax Department. * Excellent tax accounting skills. * Excellent analytical and technical skills. * Strong leadership and business development skills. * Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. * Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and regulations. * Ability to resolve tax-related risks and opportunities. Work Experience: KeyCorp, Cleveland Ohio 1997-2011 Vice President & Senior Corporate Tax Manager Responsibilities: * Managed all aspects of federal income tax compliance. * Provided primary and secondary review of complex tax returns (approx. 100 lega l entities). * Responsible for quarterly income tax provisions including SEC reporting. * Served as primary contact person for external and internal audit personnel. * Partner with the business lines to provide tax efficient solutions for transac tions, and new products * Primary contact for all employee benefits and executive compensation tax issue s. * Managed tax policies and positions. * Assisted with IRS audit request. * Conducted tax research to support tax compliance and planning as required. * Managed and trained a staff of six tax professionals * Managed external tax consultants. Centerior Energy, Independence, Ohio 1994-1997 Senior Tax Accountant Responsibilities: * Coordinated and reviewed all federal income tax compliance functions. * Responsible for the monthly tax provisions and all internal and external repor ting. * Primary contact person supporting the Rates Department with the company's appl ication to increase electric rates before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohi o. * Assisted with IRS audits. * Conducted tax research to support tax compliance and planning as required. British Petroleum America Cleveland, Ohio 1989-1994 Senior Tax Accountant Responsibilities: * Compiling and analyzing the U.S. consolidated income tax provision on both a f orecasted and actual basis. * Primary contact for reporting of tax provision information for both internal a

nd external reporting. * Assisted in designing a main frame application used for all tax provision work . Centerior Energy Corporation Tax Accountant Cleveland, Ohio 1985-1989

Responsibilities: * Prepared federal and state income tax returns. * Prepared monthly tax provisions. * Primary contact for reporting of tax provision information for both internal a nd external reporting. * Assisted with IRS audit requests. Touche Ross & Co. Cleveland, Ohio 1982-1984 Senior Auditor Responsibilities: * Planning, supervising and performing financial audits for clients in various i ndustries. * Prepared federal and state tax income tax returns for various clients. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Cleveland State University 1982 Certified Public Accountant, CPA