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Afiya Thomas

1754 Raleigh Ct East, Ocean ,USA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Bessemer Trust
Woodbridge, NJ
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax regulations.
  • Prepare quarterly income tax provisions for assigned entities in accordance with ASC 740, supporting accurate financial statement reporting.
  • Prepare non-income tax filings, including multi-state sales tax returns and Washington State excise tax reporting.
  • Prepare centralized tax adjustments, including depreciation, deferred bonus compensation, Section 291 interest adjustments, M&E, and state municipal interest add-back.
  • Collaborated closely with managers to enhance tax reporting processes, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of work papers.

Senior Accountant

Withum Smith & Brown
Red Bank, NJ
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
  • Research federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Prepare responses to IRS notices and states tax notices.
  • Identify potential deductions to minimize clients' tax liabilities.
  • Communicate with federal and state tax agencies to obtain best resolution for clients.
  • Prepare calculations for estimates and extension payments for both businesses and individuals.

Staff Accountant

Verisk Analytics Inc.
Jersey City, NJ
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Completed two summer rotations (2022 and 2023), serving exclusively as a loaned consultant to Verisk through Withum.
  • Prepared corporate, consolidated federal, and state tax returns.
  • Performed book-to-tax reconciliations, and supported tax provision calculations.
  • Prepared accounting adjustments for local reporting requirements based on GAAP differences.
  • Calculated tax adjustments related to FDII, GILTI, and NOLs.
  • Researched, interpreted, and applied updated changes to state-specific tax laws for applicable tax filings.
  • Worked predominantly in Excel, and prepared formula-driven workpapers.

Education

MBA: Finance -

Monmouth University
NJ

Bachelor of Science: Accounting -

New Jersey City University
NJ

Skills

  • Research in regulations and compliance
  • Proficient in: Coprtax, Onesource, GoSystem, CCH Access, Engagement and Excel
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Bessemer Trust
11.2024 - Current

Staff Accountant

Verisk Analytics Inc.
07.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Accountant

Withum Smith & Brown
01.2021 - 10.2024

MBA: Finance -

Monmouth University

Bachelor of Science: Accounting -

New Jersey City University

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