Christina Villarreal
Linden,MI
Summary
Tax accounting professional with broad experience in individual, business, trust, estate, and nonprofit returns. Brings strong knowledge of tax law, notice resolution, and return review, along with careful handling of financial documents, payroll reports, and reconciliations that support accurate filings and compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Accountant/Tax Specialist
McMillan & Associates
Brighton, MI
12.2024 - Current
- Prepare annual federal tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations in line with tax regulations and required schedules.
- Prepare state and multistate tax returns for clients while following local filing requirements.
- Create tax projections and estimated payments to support client tax planning.
- Assist clients with responses to IRS and state notices to maintain compliance and reduce penalty risk.
- Review income statements, balance sheets, and expense reports to verify tax law compliance.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and bank reconciliations to confirm transaction accuracy and resolve discrepancies in financial statements.
- Maintain records for fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and amortization expenses.
- Enter journal entries accurately under established guidelines to preserve financial record integrity.
- Prepare after-the-fact payroll and monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
Senior Tax Specialist
Pinnacle Tax Advisory
Brighton, MI
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared annual federal tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and non-profits according to legal regulations and all applicable schedule accordingly.
- Interviewed clients to gather information on taxable income, dependents, and deductible expenses, ensuring accurate tax preparation.
- Applied adjustments, deductions, and credits to minimize clients' tax liabilities, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Review data input and verify forms, schedules and deductions for errors.
- Prepare multi state/city returns.
- Assisted taxpayers in responding to IRS and State correspondence, providing clarity and resolution to their tax concerns.
- Prepared after-the-fact payroll and monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports.
- Utilized Drake Tax Software.
Senior Tax Specialist
4 Square Tax and Accounting
Fenton, MI
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Interviewed clients to gather detailed information on taxable income, dependents, and deductible expenses to ensure accurate tax filings.
- Applied adjustments, deductions, and credits to minimize clients' tax liabilities and maximize refunds.
- Utilized ATX and Liscio software to streamline tax preparation processes and enhance accuracy.
- Prepared annual federal tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and non-profits according to legal regulations.
- Prepare multi state/city returns.
- Prepare 1040-X and Extensions.
Senior Tax Specialist
AAA Tax & Accounting, Inc.
Brighton, MI
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared annual federal tax returns for individual, businesses, trusts/estates, and non-profit organization.
- Prepared amendments and extensions to ensure compliance and timely filing.
- Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Verified data accuracy on forms prepared by others to ensure error-free submissions.
- Prepared annual 1099s.
- Completed Annual Sales Tax Form 5081 for State.
- Coordinated administrative tasks to streamline office operations.
Senior Tax Specialist
H&R Block
Clarkston, MI
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Prepared multi-state and city tax returns for clients, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Prepared 1120-S, Form 1041 and K-1’s.
- Reviewed clients' year-end tax documents, identifying eligibility for tax credits or deductions to maximize client benefits.
- Assisted clients with state and federal tax notices, preparing precise written responses or amendments to ensure compliance.
- Advised clients on IRS regulations and state and federal tax obligations, ensuring adherence and reducing potential penalties.
- Prepared individual tax returns and all applicable schedules according to government guidelines.
- Handled clients record keeping according to the Internal Revenue Code.
- Guided taxpayers in completing W-4 forms accurately to ensure proper withholding of taxes.
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk
Kelly Services
Grand Blanc, MI
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll from manual timecards to ensure timely employee compensation.
- Prepared and submitted quarterly payroll tax filings for federal and state compliance.
- Recorded and processed payables to maintain accurate financial records and support cash flow management.
- Reconciled bank statements.
- Managed financial transactions using QuickBooks.
Accounting Assistant
Rehab & Mobility Systems
Clio, MI
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Recorded payables in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Resolved purchase order discrepancies at Bona Fide, facilitating smoother operations.
- Prepared special projects for auditor, supporting compliance and financial accuracy.
- Addressed and resolved credit card discrepancies for customer accounts.
- Reconciled credit card statements/receipts.
- Reconciled vendor statements.
Shipping Clerk
TGI DIRECT
Grand Blanc, MI
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Resolved staging discrepancies and completed shipping using TGI system, enhancing shipping workflow.
- Prepared and labeled packages for distribution to ensure accurate delivery.
- Processed incoming shipments efficiently using company inventory management system.
- Coordinated with vendors to schedule timely pickups and deliveries of products.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of assembly manifests to ensure seamless processing.
Accounting Assistant
PICS
Holly, MI
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Processed inventory invoices based on daily Customer Account Summary report using Mas90 to ensure accurate accounting records.
- Processed vendor invoices and managed expense reports for timely payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Assisted in payroll preparation and verified employee timecards.
- Entered manual timesheets for weekly payroll to facilitate timely employee compensation.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS, INC
Livonia, MI
10.1998 - 05.2002
- Entered invoices for suppliers, validating account codes and ensuring 3-way PO matching accuracy.
- Reconciled vendor statements.
- Resolved discrepancies with suppliers and coordinated with receiving and purchasing departments to ensure timely resolution.
- Executed complex general accounting functions, preparing journal entries and conducting account analysis for period end reporting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using QAD business program and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
- Processed employee travel and entertainment reimbursement.
- Participated in year-end inventory of production parts.
- Initiated and completed wire transfers.
Junior Accountant
TENSBRUNSEL & ASSOCIATES, INC
Troy, MI
01.1998 - 07.1998
- Processed accounts payable, receivable, and payroll, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Prepared business and individual tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate reporting.
- Compiled financial statements for accurate reporting.
- Performed bank reconciliation to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.
- Proficient with Great Plains Dynamics Accounting software/ Microsoft Excel.
- Inventory.
Education
Accounting - Associates Degree
Oakland Community College
White Lake, MISkills
- Federal/State tax return preparation
- Tax software expertise
- Client Management
- Income tax law
- Tax review
- Partnership taxation
- Corporate tax laws
- General accounting
- IRS correspondence
- Financial reconciliations
- Corporate tax filings
Certification
- Enrolled Agent, Passed part 1 and 3 of Enrolled Agent Exam in 2024. Taking part 2 in December 2026.
Timeline
Tax Accountant/Tax Specialist
McMillan & Associates
12.2024 - Current
Senior Tax Specialist
Pinnacle Tax Advisory
02.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Tax Specialist
4 Square Tax and Accounting
01.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Tax Specialist
AAA Tax & Accounting, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk
Kelly Services
07.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Tax Specialist
H&R Block
01.2018 - 12.2023
Accounting Assistant
Rehab & Mobility Systems
04.2017 - 07.2017
Shipping Clerk
TGI DIRECT
10.2016 - 01.2017
Accounting Assistant
PICS
05.2016 - 09.2016
Accounts Payable Coordinator
WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS, INC
10.1998 - 05.2002
Junior Accountant
TENSBRUNSEL & ASSOCIATES, INC
01.1998 - 07.1998
Accounting - Associates Degree
Oakland Community College