Lynette Justesen, CPA
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Certified Public Accountant (Missouri, February 2022) and accounting professional with extensive experience in tax preparation, financial reporting, and small business advisory. High-volume tax specialist preparing 600+ returns annually with expertise in individual, business, and trust taxation. Proven ability to support firm growth, ensure compliance, and deliver strategic financial guidance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPA Tax Accountant & Minority Owner
Meyer Accounting and Tax LLC
09.2019 - Current
- Prepare and review 600+ individual, business, and trust tax returns annually
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies to optimize financial outcomes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Supported firm operations for 2,000+ tax clients and 100+ small business clients, enhancing service delivery
- Provided payroll, bookkeeping, and consulting services to small business clients, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy
- Analyze financial data to support business decision-making
- Contributed to firm growth and operational leadership as minority owner, driving strategic initiatives
Senior Accounting & Operations Lead
Rider Approved LLC
09.2018 - Current
- Oversee full-cycle accounting including general ledger, cost accounting, and reporting
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements to support strategic decision-making
- Managed sales and use tax compliance across jurisdictions to minimize risk of penalties
- Validated inventory transactions to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
- Coordinate licensing, insurance, and regulatory compliance
- Support HR and operational leadership functions
Office Manager / Tax Preparer
H&R Block
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led office operations, supervising tax professionals to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Prepared individual, business, and trust tax returns
- Advised clients on tax strategy and compliance
- Trained staff and improved team performance
- Managed IRS correspondence and amended filings, resolving client issues effectively
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Kansas City, MO12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Child Development
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-1999
Skills
- Tax Preparation & Strategy
- Tax Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll & Bookkeeping
- Business Advisory
- QuickBooks
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Missouri, 02/22
- Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Timeline
CPA Tax Accountant & Minority Owner
Meyer Accounting and Tax LLC
09.2019 - Current
Senior Accounting & Operations Lead
Rider Approved LLC
09.2018 - Current
Office Manager / Tax Preparer
H&R Block
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Child Development
University of Arizona