Melissa (Olivares) Werner Email and Phone Number

Melissa Werner provides competitive assurance and accounting solutions to public and private construction, waste management, consumer products, technology, and manufacturing and distribution companies. Leveraging both her technical expertise and knack for building relationships, she offers in-depth strategic planning to help her clients reduce risk exposure, maximize profitability, and secure future growth.With every engagement, my priority is to empower clients with deeper insights into their businesses, enabling them to seize key opportunities and proactively plan for challenges. I provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, prepare for potential tax law changes, and regularly identify accruals and overstated assets—resulting in financial-statement adjustments ranging from $50,000 to $2.5 million.Beyond my professional role, I’m committed to giving back through nonprofit work with the Aprio Foundation, supporting community-focused initiatives. I'm also honored to co-chair Aprio's Hispanic Employee Resource Group, where I work to foster a culture of inclusion and growth for Hispanic/Latinx professionals.I earned my B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Kean University and am an active member of AICPA, CalCPA, WICPA, and NJCPA, where I’ve also served as a featured speaker for students interested in accounting.Driven by purpose and fueled by passion, I strive to make a meaningful impact both in my clients’ businesses and in my community. #Assurance #Nonprofit #Diversity #Inclusion #Growth