• Manage a team whose goals are to provide accurate and timely financial statements .• Responsible for cutting the monthly close time down from 21 days to 8 days.• Continuously looking and finding improvements with ConnectWise data for reporting accurate data to leadership team.• Increased revenue by over 10% by billing out time that had previously been unbilled due to incorrect timesheet entries.• Fostered open door relationships between departments for better communication and understanding of company goals.• Increased cash flow over 25% by focusing on accounts receivable collections and expense reductions.• Cut the processing time of bi-weekly payroll by over 50%.

I started GMS & Associates, Inc., a full service accounting firm, after years of working in smaller public accounting firms. I enjoy helping my clients with the various tax issues that may face them. I love the small business owner who is good at what she or he does, but doesn't have the time nor desire to sit down at the end of the day and pretend they are accountants. GMS & Associates, Inc. provides quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. My expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statements and planning for the future.By combining my expertise and experience, I assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. My dedication to high standards and work ethic is the reason my client base returns year after year. I am also a proadvisor for QuickBooks Online and Xero.And maybe most importantly to a lot of our clients, I stay in contact by returning phone calls, emails, etc.

• Provided accounting services for small business enterprises including compilation and analysis of financial statements, preparation of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and bank account reconciliations. • Provided small business owners with financial analysis, income tax planning and preparation and software automation expertise.• Minimized tax payments for Business, Trust and Personal tax clients while ensuring required compliance with IRS regulations which saves clients from overpaying as well as underpaying their taxes and being assessed with large penalties.• Prepared sales tax and payroll tax returns with 100% on time and compliant with state and federal regulations.• Provided essential payroll services for clients that had limited internal capabilities.• Provided recommendations for small business to maximize cash flow via analysis of current spending habits.• Provided specific recommendations and advice to clients through multi-channel consultations.

• Led recurring client accounting functions including payroll processing, reconciliations, check writing, and invoicing on QuickBooks. • Led the project management activities of various organizational projects to successful on-time, on-budget outcomes.• Organized, planned, and oversaw all office functions including invoicing, payments, collections, and scheduling.

I was responsible for client accounting functions consisting of compilations of financial statements and related income, sales and payroll tax returns. Also responsible for completion of all corporate income tax returns and meeting all filing deadlines, overseeing client accounting functions and tax planning and compliance activities. Helped set-up and implement clients new accounting systems.

I was responsible for client accounting functions consisting of compilations and reviews of full-disclosure financial statements and related income, sales and payroll tax returns. I managed four staff accountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of client’s monthly financial statements.I was responsible for overseeing client accounting functions and tax planning and compliance activities and for set-up and implementation of clients new accounting systems