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Batya Huss, CPA

Summary

Highly competent and accomplished CPA with 25+ years of accounting, audit, and financial experience. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Adept at financial statement reporting. Experienced with budgets and projections. Skilled at account analysis and troubleshooting. Background in both public accounting and private sector accounting.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

Strivright/ The Auditory Oral School of NY
08.2014 - Current

· Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.

· Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of company financial data.

· Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing all required controls within the organization.

· Responsible for audit preparation for government on-site audits.

· Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.

· Prepared accurate financial statements to summarize financial health and business performance.

· Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.

· Managed financial, operational and human resources to ensure efficient business practices and procedures.

· Streamlined financial processes by reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.

Controller

Superior Discovery
01.2011 - 07.2014

· Maintained all facets of the accounting cycle for Superior Discovery, NY and its two subsidiary companies in Chicago, IL and Washington, DC.

· Set up procedures for accurate and efficient AP processing, AR collections, payroll, and HR functions.

· Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and payable activities.

· Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.

· Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity and sales tax filing.

· Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.

Senior Staff Accountant

Louis M. Friedman CPA, Fred E. Nussbaum, CPA
12.2005 - 12.2010

· Prepared comprehensive tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations.

· Continuously updated knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes to provide accurate guidance to clients.

· Conducted thorough research on tax laws to ensure full compliance and minimize liabilities for clients.

· Successfully resolved various federal and state tax issues for clients.

· Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through personalized service.

· Assisted clients with monthly accruals, journal entries and financial statements.

· Reviewed write up and tax returns prepared by junior staff accountants.

Staff Accountant in Tax Department

Goldstein, Schechter, Price, Lucas, Horwitz and Co., PA
09.1999 - 09.2004
  • Prepared corporate, partnership, non-profit, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
  • Supported senior accounting staff in carrying out tax department responsibilities.
  • Reconciled bank statements and prepared adjusting journal entries.
  • Assisted with month-end and annual closing processes and financial statement preparation.

Education

Elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges -

Licensed CPA in the State of New York -

NYS Division of Professional Licensing
08.1999

BS in Accounting, Touro College, New York City -

01.1997

Skills

  • Financial Process Improvement
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Tax Planning and Strategy
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Analysis Expertise
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Fiscal Management

Timeline

CFO

Strivright/ The Auditory Oral School of NY
08.2014 - Current

Controller

Superior Discovery
01.2011 - 07.2014

Senior Staff Accountant

Louis M. Friedman CPA, Fred E. Nussbaum, CPA
12.2005 - 12.2010

Staff Accountant in Tax Department

Goldstein, Schechter, Price, Lucas, Horwitz and Co., PA
09.1999 - 09.2004

Elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges -

Licensed CPA in the State of New York -

NYS Division of Professional Licensing

BS in Accounting, Touro College, New York City -

Batya Huss, CPA