MUSTAPHA KOROMA
Riverdale Park,MD
Summary
Leadership Accomplished, Dedicated, focused and energetic Accountant with a solid history of achievement in the field of accounting and Finance. Coupled with that, I am a dedicated Administrator who can prioritized, completing multiple tasks, paying attention to details and worked hard to achieve project goals. Also, I am a motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization skills. My aim is to utilize these abilities in a progressively, ethically structured organization where I can impart by leverage my skills. Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 5 years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager. Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 3 years of experience handling finances for 10 locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 7 years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager. Detail-oriented Tax Preparer with 8 years of experience in tax preparation for numerous entities. Expert in managing paperwork for tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups. Quick to build rapport with clients leading to long-term business relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer
Exhorted Level Financial
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Identified potential audit red flags to minimize risk of IRS audits.
- Collaborated with clients to answer questions and provide advice on tax matters.
- Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate and timely tax preparation services.
- Streamlined tax filing processes for clients, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
- Conducted thorough research to identify potential deductions and credits for clients, maximizing their returns.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS and other tax authorities.
Senior Accountant
Winners Chapel International Maryland
01.2017 - 03.2024
- Manage, oversee and provide guidance on the preparation of timely and accurate, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting all donor contributions
- File Organization Tax and Coordinate all tax issues with Federal and State
- Responsible for the maintenance of the general subsidiary ledger system
- Prepares journal entries, and posts journal entries into the financial software
- Supervises the deposit and reconciliation of funds in bank accounts or other investment instruments
- Oversees authorized disbursements of funds
- Coordinates processing information with all departments, including the Board of Directors, to assure timely receipt and disbursement of funds
- Analyzes accounts receivable data applications for system upgrading
- Performs internal audits of Departments, as well as provides information and assistance to external auditors
- Advance level Knowledge on QuickBooks Software
- Oversea all GAAP compliance
- Develops and maintains accounting systems and records for special projects, grants, and related fiscal events
- Oversees the reconciliation of employee withholding and Social Security payments and preparation of reports for State and Federal Government
- Prepares interfund transfers, trial balances and reconciles ledgers
- Ensure the implementation of robust internal control environment to assure the financial statement integrity and reduce
- Manage and allocate department budget that is align with management strategic objective to optimize efficiency.
- Actively participate, review, and manage internal and external audit and expedite action plan to clear recommendations issues and mitigate risk.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
Staff Accountant
Winners Chapel International Minnesota
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepare accounts receivable statements deposit and reconcile these accounts to satisfy monies received
- Audit bank accounts, financial transactions, and financial reports to verify accuracy and timeliness of revenues and expenditures
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Gather, organize, and post fiscal data to update and maintain records, journals, ledgers, and databases
- Process and maintain a variety of organizational forms, records, accounts, contactor records, budget data, expenditure records and requisition forms
- Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
Senior Accountant Public
PFMRU
05.2005 - 12.2015
- Reviewed payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Reviewed and analyzed budget performance report
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Review monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting
- Reviewed Monthly bank reconciliation statement
- Maintain fixed asset register
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with General accepted policies and procedures
- Reviewed Account payable and receivable reconciliation.
Education
Associate Degree - Accounting
University of Sierra Leone Freetown
Part Qualified Chartered Accountant and BSc - Business and Accounting
Graduate School of USA, CPE
Miami, NMMaster of Science - Accounting
Saint Mary University of Minnesota
12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Finance
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
United Kingdom Associate of Science -
Institute of Public Administration And Management (IPAM)
05.2004
Skills
- Budget Planning & Forecasting
- Cash Management
- Financial Analysis & Report
- Variance & Trend Analyses
- Performance Mgt & Measurement
- Peoples Management
- Team Building & Motivation
- Operations Management
- Federal and State Tax Examination
- Tax Return Preparation
- Payroll Oversight
- Account Compliance Reviews
- Budget Administration
- Knowledge of Financial Statements
Timeline
Tax Preparer
Exhorted Level Financial
01.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
Winners Chapel International Maryland
01.2017 - 03.2024
Staff Accountant
Winners Chapel International Minnesota
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Accountant Public
PFMRU
05.2005 - 12.2015
Associate Degree - Accounting
University of Sierra Leone Freetown
Part Qualified Chartered Accountant and BSc - Business and Accounting
Graduate School of USA, CPE
Master of Science - Accounting
Saint Mary University of Minnesota
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Finance
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
Associate of Science -
Institute of Public Administration And Management (IPAM)