Brenda J. Stapp

Work History

Stapp Law, LLC

Williamsport, PA

03.2016 - Current

Prepared and filed Form PA 100, to register business in PA.
Responsible and performed all accounting functions from journal entries for preparation of financial statements.
Managed and reconciled all bank accounts and individual bank transaction for firm's checking, savings, payroll and trust accounts.
Responsible for all accounts receivable functions from invoicing to payments.
Responsible for all accounts payable functions from recording invoices to check writing, and online bill pay.
Prepared and filed year-end Form 1099s.
Performed all payroll functions from setting up employees, paychecks, payroll tax returns, W-2s, tax depositories and preparing and filing workers' compensation audits.
Maintained loans and loan payments, fixed assets, etc.
Assisted in budgeting expenses and performed revenue and expense analysis.
Assisted with administrative duties, phones, litigation prep, correspondence and scheduling.
Ordered and designed letterhead, signs, and business cards.
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.

Michael T. Nardone, CPA

Bloomsburg, PA

01.2005 - 06.2014

Client services and relations in fast-paced public accounting firm.
Responsible for firm's and clients' payrolls and tax depositories.
Preparation, supervision, and management of; tax returns of individuals, self-employed, corporations, non-profits, partnerships, estates and trusts, payroll quarterly tax filings and year-end filings.
Preparation, supervision and management of; compilations, reviews, and audits corporations, non-profits, self-employed, single audits, governmental audits, special audits (EIT, grant, fund, and insurance audits, etc.).
Prepared financial statements, reports, financial analysis, banking and investment analysis.
Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Intern/ Staff Accountant May 2000 - July 2001

Geisinger System Services

Danville, PA

12.2002 - 12.2004

Assisted and prepared non-profit, corporate, and miscellaneous tax returns for all entities of Geisinger Healthcare System.
Monthly pension forfeiture analysis, resolution and journal entries.
Pension plan audit analysis and initial preparation of form 5500 for “GHS”
Responsible for analysis of federal excise tax and requesting refund of tax paid.
Prepared and handled form w-9s, certificates sales tax exemption, registration of new entities with states for electronic filing of tax payments and tax form filings, and public inspection requests.
Monthly analysis of revenue and expense within tax department and resolution of discrepancies.
Assisted in in proving efficiency of analysis, registration and tax filing.
Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
Reviewed weekly and monthly budget performance reports, ensuring departments and agencies operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies.
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Parente Randolph, PC

Wilkes-Barre, PA

07.2001 - 11.2002

Accounting, tax, compilation, review, and audit experience at large regional public accounting firm.
Developed training material for tax preparations.
Performed testing of audit areas for fixed assets and accounts payable.
Analyzed business operations, costs and revenue in balance sheet to project future revenue and expenses.
Reviewed organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines applicable to specific activities and practices.
Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
Followed all GAAP standards and complied with regulations when setting up accounts, ledgers and reporting systems.
Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.