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BARBARA M HORN

BARBARA M HORN

Accountant & Tax Preparer
Boonsboro,WV

Summary

Organized Accountant with 24 years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and corporate operations. Gratified by training new clients as well as maintaining relationships with existing ones.

Work History

Accountant

Howard J. Mann, CPA AC
Martinsburg, WV
06.1998 - Current
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Set up and trained new clients how to use Quickbooks.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records in regards to their Quickbooks.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Tracked and documented all expenses.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Completed year-end closing processes.
  • Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Oversaw team of 5 accounting staff.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems, with Quickbooks
  • Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books

Tax Preparer

Howard J. Mann, CPA AC
Martinsburg, WV
06.1998 - Current
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
  • Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
  • Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
  • Interviewed clients to collect information and gather necessary paperwork prior to preparing tax returns.
  • Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
  • Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
  • Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
  • Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.
  • Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual and private foundation returns.
  • Saved client money by uncovering eligibility for PPP Loan's and SBA Loans during Covid.
  • Oversaw team of tax professionals handling up to 600 clients per year.

Education

Biology And Mathematics

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics

Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD

Skills

  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation Expert
  • QuickBooks Set Up and Training
  • Payroll Preparation & Payroll Tax Preparation
  • Small Business & Personal Tax Preparation
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Accountant

Howard J. Mann, CPA AC
06.1998 - Current

Tax Preparer

Howard J. Mann, CPA AC
06.1998 - Current

Biology And Mathematics

Frostburg State University

Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics

Carroll Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Hagerstown Community College
BARBARA M HORNAccountant & Tax Preparer