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Mieka Sanders-Henry
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Mieka Sanders-Henry

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in examining and analyzing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Efficient in identifying deficiencies within accounting processes and developing corrective action plans that effectively mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing advanced accounting software to streamline workflows and maintain precise financial documentation. Recognized for adaptability and a strong commitment to collaboration, consistently delivering results while supporting team efforts during critical year-end closing activities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Bowers CPAs & Advisors
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Prepared year-end reconciliations and projections for small to medium sized S Corps and Partnerships
  • Reconciled income and expenses for multiple rental properties
  • Tracked and prepared intercompany transactions between entities returns
  • Identified and reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts
  • Prepared Individual (1040s), Trust (1041s), and Gift (709s) tax
  • Mentored interns during tax season and answered their questions about 1040 preparation
  • Worked independently and collaboratively with other staff members of different age groups and backgrounds
  • Attended recruiting and marketing events and presented presentations

Staff Accountant

Thaney & Associates CPAs, PC
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Prepared projections based on prior year data and created documents for client meetings
  • Prepared Individual, small S Corp and Partnership tax returns
  • Streamlined the year-end closing process for multiple clients through diligent reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Gathered client data from multiple sources and entered relevant information into a spreadsheet for organization, then into the tax software for preparation
  • Trained and assisted co-workers with preparing Individual tax returns
  • Demonstrated the ability to multitask and complete work under strict deadlines

Tax Preparer

Young and Company CPAs LLP
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Prepared and reviewed individual income tax returns including personal businesses, rentals, and farms
  • Tracked client payments in QuickBooks
  • Scheduled and conducted comprehensive client interviews to relay essential financial information, ensuring the client understands their completed return
  • Managed the Brockport office location unaccompanied by co-workers
  • Assisted with end of tax season projects including extensions
  • Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.

Tax Intern

Young and Company CPAs LLP
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Prepared Individual income tax returns including personal businesses and rentals
  • Co-Managed the Brockport office location
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of various tax software programs, increasing accuracy and productivity.
  • Managed sensitive client information, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to privacy guidelines.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions regarding their taxes.
  • Worked vigorously through busy season during the COVID-19 pandemic

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Administration

SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY
12-2021

Skills

  • Adjusting Journal Entries
  • Bank reconciliation
  • GL reconciliation
  • Trial balance preparation
  • Cash and Accrual based accounting
  • WIP and Percentage of completion
  • Tax preparation of S Corps and Partnerships
  • Complying with strict deadlines
  • Pull reports from QuickBooks
  • Detail Oriented
  • Adaptability
  • Business computing using Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, CCH Axcess Tax, ProfitCents

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

CCH Axcess

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

UltraTax

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Bowers CPAs & Advisors
01.2024 - 04.2025

Staff Accountant

Thaney & Associates CPAs, PC
08.2022 - 10.2023

Tax Preparer

Young and Company CPAs LLP
02.2022 - 04.2022

Tax Intern

Young and Company CPAs LLP
02.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Administration

SUNY, Brockport