 Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Clearly communicate annual financial statements, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.  Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Supervise the performance of staff accountants to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. Assure corporate income tax compliance through accurate and timely completion of 990, 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and multi-state business and individual income tax returns, as well as related schedules/forms. Prepare Maryland form 1 and personal property returns for other jurisdictions.  Manage audits with teams of 2 to 4 people; planning, executing, reviewing and presenting audit reports for small businesses and non-profit organizations, utilizing the OMB A-133 Compliance Supplement and Federal Acquisition Regulations. Prepare financial statements and required schedules relating to FAR compliance and various state departments of transportation cost accounting regulations.  Work with small businesses and non-profits organizations by assisting with accounts and reporting systems, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.

 Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.  Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Supervise the performance of staff accountants to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. Assure corporate income tax compliance through accurate and timely completion of 990, 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and multi-state business and individual income tax returns, as well as related schedules/forms. Prepare Maryland form 1 and personal property returns for other jurisdictions.  Manage audits with teams of 2 to 4 people; planning, executing, reviewing and presenting audit reports for small businesses and non-profit organizations, utilizing the OMB A-133 Compliance Supplement. Prepare financial statements and oversee monthly and quarterly accounting processes.  Work with small businesses and non-profits organizations by assisting with accounts and reporting systems, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.  Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems/procedures, and provided technical system support. Administer and review financial plans, compare actual results to budgets, and identify variances. Present information to senior management and Boards of Directors regarding trends. Interview Staff Accountant candidates and communicate job expectations. Work with each direct report to establish attainable goals and objectives, conduct performance appraisals, and coordinate continuing education to enhance the professional development of staff.

 Record and analyze financial information for small business and non-profit clients. Review and monitor costs that are inherent to business operations; performing variance analysis, and interpreting metrics that executives need to make sound business decisions.  Ensured that general ledger (G/L) accounts were reconciled to subsidiary records monthly. Produced monthly financial statements that included balance sheets, Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and accumulative general ledgers using computer-based accounting systems.  Oversaw processes for compiling financial information and recording journal entries to prepare monthly financial statements. Ensured the proper retention of financial records through maintaining all records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Provided clients with broad accounting support including improving informational accuracy by assisting clients with set up and usage of Quickbooks software, and preparing incurred cost submissions and provisional rates submissions for government contracting clients.  Accomplished accounting objectives by contributing accounting information and providing recommendations for strategic plans and financial statement reviews. Completed audits, identified financial/business trends, and implemented accounting system improvements.

 Worked under the direct guidance of experienced professionals on multiple engagements to deliver quality client service. Aided with account reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, tax planning, and documentation of accounting systems and internal controls. Oversaw tax compliance, tax planning, accounting for income taxes and preparation of tax returns for multiple states. Prepared federal tax forms 1040, 1120, 1120s, 1065, 990, and Marylent form 1. Kept abreast of emerging tax laws with the aim of complying with all necessary tax legislation, minimizing tax bills by taking advantage of favorable tax codes. Helped to establish policies/procedures that align with client organization’s overall goals and objectives. Assisted in creating and implementing Standard Operating Procedures; consulting with executives, ensuring that policies adhere to GAAP, and federal regulations.  Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Reviewed and recommended modifications to the accounting systems and procedures; providing technical support for system operations.

 Performed a wide range of accounting, auditing and tax activities to help ensure that small businesses and non-profits remain within the law. Reported revenue, prepared taxes, and analyzed company structures; providing advice on the ramifications of business decisions.  Supervised staff accountants, interns and clerical staff in the planning and the execution of audits, as well as the compilation of monthly and quarterly financial statements. Prepared 1040, 1120, 1120s, 1065, 1041 tax returns, as well as W-2s, 1099s and payroll taxes. Performed variance analysis and identified the root causes of financial fluctuations in order to make recommendations for performance improvements. Managed monthly and year-end reconciliation processes; ensuring deadlines were met for reporting requirements.