Matthew Craw
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Tax Associate at Louis Plung & Company with expertise in financial analysis and tax compliance. Proven track record in preparing accurate tax reports and delivering impactful training. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and effective communication, I excel at aligning client financial strategies with compliance goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Associate
Louis Plung & Company
Pittsburgh, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted detailed financial analysis on client statements to identify discrepancies and support decision-making.
- Prepared and reviewed financial and tax reports for partnerships, corporations, and individuals, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Researched and interpreted complex regulations, including multi-state nexus and PTET, communicating findings to management and clients.
- Designed and delivered firm-wide training on technical topics, effectively translating complex material for diverse audiences.
- Assisted clients with financial planning and projections, aligning compliance with strategic goals.
- Drafted letters in response to inquiries from governmental agencies such as IRS or state revenue departments.
Tax Associate
Louis Plung & Company
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2023 - 10.2025
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Minor in Management
PennWest University
Clarion, PASkills
- Microsoft Excel and SQL
- Data analysis and visualization
- Financial reporting and GAAP compliance
- General ledger accounting
- Effective communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Client assistance
Certification
- CPA Candidate
- Google Data Analytics Certificate, Coursera, 2023, hands-on experience in data cleaning, visualization, and analysis using Excel, SQL, Tableau, and R
Timeline
Senior Tax Associate
Louis Plung & Company
11.2025 - Current
Tax Associate
Louis Plung & Company
07.2023 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Minor in Management
PennWest University