Rebecca Sessions
Sherman
Summary
Enthusiastic, rising accounting and tax professional.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Client Accounting Specialist
Desroches Partners
- Served clients in construction, restaurant, manufacturing, and healthcare organizations
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate recording of transactions
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations to verify accuracy of financial data
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
- Monitored cash flow activities to ensure sufficient funds were available for daily operations
- Reviewed expense reports submitted by employees for accuracy and adherence to company policies
- Participated in month-end close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
- Assisted in conducting variance analysis between actual results versus budgeted amounts
- Supported finance department during annual audit process by providing requested documentation promptly
- Prepared monthly sales tax returns and ensured timely submission to relevant tax authorities
Senior Staff Accountant & Assistant to the Controller
M&G Financial Partners
- Served clients in construction, manufacturing, and within private equity organizations
- Served clients in construction, restaurant, manufacturing, and healthcare organizations
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate recording of transactions
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations to verify accuracy of financial data
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software system, resulting in improved data accuracy and streamlined reporting procedures
- Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
- Monitored cash flow activities to ensure sufficient funds were available for daily operations
- Reviewed expense reports submitted by employees for accuracy and adherence to company policies
- Participated in month-end close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
- Assisted senior accountants in conducting variance analysis between actual results versus budgeted amounts
- Supported finance department during annual audit process by providing requested documentation promptly
- Prepared monthly sales tax returns and ensured timely submission to relevant tax authorities
Tax Preparer & Staff Accountant
Jones & Jones CPAs
- Completed filed over 100 individual returns and 50 partnership and s-corp returns for tax year 2023 using Lacerte software
- Assigned a variety individual and business tax clients and prepared simple to complex tax returns.
- Answered client inquiries regarding status of their returns or any adjustments made during preparation process.
- Referred complex cases beyond personal expertise level to more experienced professionals within firm.
- Completed accurate returns based on client documentation and additional information
- Produced financial statements and footnotes for $5,000,000 - $12,000,000 per year organizations
- Conducted payroll processing activities, including review of timesheets and calculation of overtime pay for 55 employee organization
- Reconciled bank accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors.
Staff Accountant
Lambert & Lambert PC
- Conducted payroll processing activities, including review of timesheets and calculation of overtime pay.
- Processed accounts payable invoices, verifying accuracy before issuing payments.
- Reconciled bank accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors.
- Prepared and filed payroll tax returns and sales tax returns.
- Ensured timely filing of all client tax returns by monitoring deadlines and prioritizing work accordingly.
Owner - Controller
Argenox Technologies LLC
- Kept business operations on sound financial footing with successful forecasting, budget management and resource allocation.
- Handled administrative requirements involving records management, legal compliance and tax submissions.
- Maintained financial and administrative controls, accurately tracking funds and keeping records current.
- Coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
University of Colorado
12-2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2008
Skills
- GAAP accounting mastery
- Construction Accounting
- Restaruant Accounting
- Manufacturing Accounting
- FP&A
- Tax preparation
- Tax law
- Accounting for inventory
- Public accounting
- Bookkeeping and accounting proficiency
Certification
- Enrolled Agent
- Quickbooks ProAdvisor Advanced
- Certified Bookkeeper
Timeline
Client Accounting Specialist
Desroches Partners
Senior Staff Accountant & Assistant to the Controller
M&G Financial Partners
Tax Preparer & Staff Accountant
Jones & Jones CPAs
Staff Accountant
Lambert & Lambert PC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Owner - Controller
Argenox Technologies LLC
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
University of Colorado