Professional Experience
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Accounting & Tax Manager (1/2025- Present)
Senior Accountant (1/2023–12/2024)
Accountant (9/2019–12/2022)
Lead accounting, tax, and advisory engagements for organizations with $3M-$10M in annual revenue across healthcare, food service, manufacturing, professional services, and real estate.
Advise executive leadership on financial reporting, revenue recognition, internal controls, tax compliance, and business process improvements.
Manage complex federal and multi-state tax compliance engagements while coordinating client deliverables, deadlines, and related accounting requirements.
Supervise three accounting professionals, including one direct report, while managing complex client engagements and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate payroll, workers' compensation, and external audit activities for client organizations.
Design and implement workflow automation and reporting enhancements to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
Serve as the firm's Information Technology Liaison, leading software implementations and systems integration initiatives.
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Senior Tax Accountant (5/2019 – 8/2019)
Managed institutional tax compliance and advisory functions within a large public university system.
Reviewed financial system transactions, requisitions, and invoices to ensure accurate tax treatment and regulatory compliance
Reconciled tax computations including fringe benefit reporting and related filings
Conducted worker classification analysis to ensure proper employee vs. independent contractor designation
Served as liaison to university departments, advising leadership on tax compliance strategy while supporting operational objectives
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Accountant (1/2018-5/2019)
Managed full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and multi-entity tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio.
Prepared and reviewed GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidated reporting
Managed general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
Prepared federal, state, and local tax returns
Analyzed financial performance and offered advisory insight on current and projected financial position
Coordinated client reporting requirements and ensured compliance with regulatory standards
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Director of Finance and Administration (6/2015–1/2018)
Led finance and administrative operations for a $2-5M organization, overseeing accounting, payroll, HR, legal coordination, and internal operations.
Directed GAAP-compliant financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and executive advisement
Managed payroll and benefits administration for approximately 40 employees
Oversaw tax coordination and regulatory compliance in partnership with external advisors
Prepared and filed sales and use tax returns
Negotiated vendor contracts and acted as primary liaison with legal counsel
Implemented internal controls and operational processes to strengthen financial governance
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Accounting Specialist/Project Manager (8/2014-6/2015)
Led accounting reporting, operational projects, and compliance initiatives within a multi-department organization.
Managed weekly and monthly profit reporting and resolved client billing disputes to ensure timely revenue collection
Directed cross-functional operational projects, including implementation of a new mailing system, contractor field program deployment, and enhanced background verification procedures
Oversaw compliance with client contractual requirements and third-party background verification standards
Served as member of the Information Security Board, contributing to data protection strategy, operational security oversight, and implementation of enhanced cybersecurity protocols
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Accounting/Office Manager (7/2013-8/2014)
Managed accounting, payroll, HR, customer accounts, and operational administration for commercial and residential service operations.
Directed accounts receivable and payable functions, invoicing (50+ daily), collections, and payroll for seasonal and full-time staff
Maintained and strengthened commercial and residential client account relationships
Supported marketing initiatives and social media promotion to enhance business visibility
Oversaw HR documentation, onboarding, and personnel record management
Administered construction project documentation, permits, and contracts to support operational execution
Established organized filing and recordkeeping systems to improve administrative efficiency
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Accounting/Office Administrator (7/2013-8/2014)
Managed administrative, marketing, insurance, and operational functions for a private healthcare practice.
Coordinated patient scheduling, treatment plan preparation, and insurance verification processes
Prepared and submitted insurance documentation, ensuring accurate benefits determination and claims processing
Developed and managed marketing initiatives to support practice growth and community engagement
Oversaw office operations, recordkeeping systems, and administrative workflow efficiency
Supported special projects and professional events, including conventions and practice-related initiatives
Academic Experience
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Teach undergraduate accounting and taxation courses in online learning environments.
Instructed more than 390 students across accounting, taxation, and financial reporting disciplines.
Courses taught include:
ACC111 – Accounting Principles I
ACC115 – Computerized Accounting
ACC121 – Individual Taxation
ACC219 – Tax Accounting
ACC220 – Intermediate Accounting I
ACC221 – Intermediate Accounting II
ACC224 – Tax Practice and Procedure
Apply professional accounting and taxation expertise to bridge academic theory and practice.
Support student success through instruction, mentoring, and individualized academic guidance.
Maintain student engagement and academic success in asynchronous online learning environments.
Collaborate with academic leadership and instructional design teams to enhance course quality and learning outcomes.
Participated in curriculum redevelopment initiatives for ACC115, ACC219, and ACC220.
Contributed subject matter expertise to course revision and instructional improvement efforts.
Collaborated with academic stakeholders to strengthen course alignment, learning objectives, and student engagement.

