Jennyfer Metelus
Miramar,Florida
Summary
Tax Accountant with 12 years of business and individual taxation experience and business financials and operations experience. Proficiency in use of computers and accounting and tax software programs. Excellent analytical and time management skills, strong numeracy skills and keen attention to detail to drive results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Beyond Tax & Accounting Inc
01.2019 - Current
- Successfully oversee company's financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations
- Review financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
- Train junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
- Examine accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Respond promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
- Compute tax depreciation rates on business assets like technology and vehicles.
- Reconcile tax accounts to prevent discrepancies and maintain readiness for expected tax liabilities.
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and non-profits.
- Trained clients on QuickBooks to help make tax management easier.
- Reduce errors in tax filings by implementing thorough quality control measures and staff training programs.
- Provide expert tax advice to clients, resulting in significant tax savings and improved financial planning.
Tax Accountant
Liberty Tax Service
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Successfully owned and operated two tax preparation offices while managing all business affairs, staffing, and client interactions.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial records to ensure accuracy in reporting income, deductions, and credits.
- Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and non-profits.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Critical Thinking Capacity
- GAAP understanding
- General ledger reconciliations
- Tax Return Preparation (Federal & State)
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Statements
- Strong organizational skills
- Tax computing
- Strategic Visioning
- Corporate tax filings
- Drake Tax Mastery
- ProAdvisor in QuickBooks Online & Desktop
- Cash Flow analysis
Certification
QUICKBOOKS ONLINE PROADVISOR
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
Beyond Tax & Accounting Inc
01.2019 - Current
Tax Accountant
Liberty Tax Service
01.2012 - 01.2019
Masters of Business Administration -
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY