Adam Sinclair
Accounting Supervisor
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Dedicated Tax Preparer versed in statement review, return preparation and filing procedures. Bringing 10 years of experience helping individual and corporate clients maximize return values while minimizing liabilities.
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accoutant
Burdette Smith & Bish LLC
Fairfax, Virginia
07.2012 - Current
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Obtained and interpreted relevant and authoritative criteria for program or issues under audit.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
- Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions and potential liabilities.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual and private foundation returns.
- Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Account reconciliation processes
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Accoutant
Burdette Smith & Bish LLC
07.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
West Virginia University
08.2008 - 05.2012
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