ALYSSA GANNON
Washington,DC
Summary
Driven tax professional experienced in preparing individual and pass-through entity returns and supporting compliance across a range of client engagements. Strong in tax research, client communication, and resolving notices with the IRS and state agencies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
Forvis Mazars
Tysons Corner, VA
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared federal and state tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and private clients.
- Supported compliance for pass-through entities, including partnerships and S corporations.
- Researched and applied federal and state tax regulations to specific client scenarios.
- Reviewed assessment notices and drafted responses to ensure compliance.
- Facilitated information gathering and resolution of client issues through direct interactions with the IRS and state agencies.
- Managed workpapers and streamlined workflows using GoSystem, CCH Axcess, SurePrep, and CaseWare.
- Supported client development initiatives by assisting in proposal preparation and engagement acquisition.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously under tight deadlines.
ACCOUNTING INTERN
SNAPSHEET
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed reconciliations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank statements to ensure financial accuracy.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and accounting documents, contributing to integrity of financial reporting.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions, ensuring reliability for reporting and audits.
- Prepared journal entries for posting to general ledger accounts.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Operated computers and used job-related software to develop, modify, and implement recordkeeping, and accounting systems.
Education
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MAccy) -
University of Mississippi
University, MS, US08-2025
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (BAccy) -
University of Mississippi
University, MS, US08-2024
Skills
- Personal tax compliance
- Partnership tax compliance
- Estate and gift tax compliance
- Tax preparation
- Tax planning
- Communication skills
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Tax Associate
Forvis Mazars
10.2025 - 04.2026
ACCOUNTING INTERN
SNAPSHEET
05.2023 - 08.2023
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MAccy) -
University of Mississippi
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (BAccy) -
University of Mississippi