Chairman of the Finance Committee. Vice Mayor 2014-2016

as of 1/1/17, Parker, Parker & Associates joined Blankenship CPA Group.

Preparation and review of all State and Federal tax filings for Gaylord.Preparation and review of all quarterly filings and year-end tax provision.Extensive tax planning and research related to legal structure and state taxation issues.Managing relationships with other departments, management, external auditors and federal and state taxing authorities.Managed the transition from Vertex to OneSource tax software as well as assisted in an Oracle reimplementation

Audit engagements included review of tax provisions, audit of year-end financial statements related to FAS 109 and FIN 48.Provided representation for corporate and individual clients under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or various state taxing authorities.Coordinated client account management activities to ensure achievement of engagement goals, including direct communication with senior-level client personnel, client budgeting, and billing.

Prepared initial federal and state tax returns for Fiberweb, a new company spun-off from a conglomerate.FAS 109 and FIN 48 preparation for new companyConsulting and research activities including special project to streamline fixed assetsTransitioned company to new tax software and established tax depreciation schedules for fixed assets

Reviewed tax compliance work for various taxes (including Income, Franchise, and Property) in Federal, State, and Local Tax jurisdictions.Participated in various special projects including earnings and profits studies, basis calculations, stock-based compensation analysis, and calculation of tax impact resulting from corporate mergers or restructuring.Began as Staff Accountant and promoted to Senior Tax Accountant.

Intro to Accounting

Preformed audit, review, and compilation engagements for a variety of industries and clients including internal audit assignments.Clientele included nonprofit organizations, private Christian schools and small business clientsTax preparation for corporate clients and high net worth individuals.