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Jennifer Austin

Jennifer Austin

Wake,VA

Summary

Dynamic Tax Director with extensive experience at Blue Orange Group, excelling in tax preparation and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality financial statement preparation. Adept in utilizing advanced accounting software, driving efficiency, and delivering strategic tax planning solutions for diverse clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Director

Blue Orange Group dba Malvin Riggins
Newport News, VA
10.2021 - Current
  • Solely managed tax department, reviewing high volumes of tax returns including 1040s, 1120S, 1120C, 990's and 1065s.
  • Organized and supervised interns and staff members to enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Prepared and reviewed quarterly payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
  • Executed tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes.

Tax Manager

Stewart and Company
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2016 - 04.2021
  • Review and preparation of high volume of 1040 and entity tax returns. Workflow management for staff of 15. Mentor and training of all new staff accountants.
  • Preparation of financial statements. Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software.

Senior Tax Accountant

CLINE BRANDT KOCHENOWER & CO., P.A.
Gaffney, SC
09.2007 - 04.2016
  • Full Charge Bookkeeper, 25-30 clients: Preparation of Income Tax and GAAP Financial statements
  • Payroll, payroll tax returns, sales tax calculation and filings.
  • Tax return preparation: High volume 1040's, 1120, 1120S, 990's and Form 1065's, including detailed support work papers
  • Supervision and training of several staff members and interns from local colleges.
  • Experience with local nonprofits including Habitat for Humanity and YMCA.

Senior Tax Accountant

GRAGG & GRAGG, LLP
Shelby, NC
09.2005 - 09.2007
  • Tax Accountant and Full Charge Bookkeeper, Preparation of Income Tax and GAAP Financial statements
  • Same duties including payroll, payroll returns, sales tax returns and tax preparation

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting -

Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Master's in Business Administration -

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Tax Preparation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Software Experience: Creative Solutions Accounting, Accounting CS, Fixed Assets CS, Ultra Tax, Practice CS, QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
  • Workflow optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Tax planning

Certification

CPA licenses held in: VA, NC, PA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tax Director

Blue Orange Group dba Malvin Riggins
10.2021 - Current

Tax Manager

Stewart and Company
05.2016 - 04.2021

Senior Tax Accountant

CLINE BRANDT KOCHENOWER & CO., P.A.
09.2007 - 04.2016

Senior Tax Accountant

GRAGG & GRAGG, LLP
09.2005 - 09.2007

Bachelor's in Accounting -

Gardner Webb University

Master's in Business Administration -

Charleston Southern University

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