Savannah DeGioia
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Compliance & Consulting Associate
Baker Tilly
Uniondale, New York
07.2023 - Current
- Prepare federal and multi-state C-Corp, S-Corp, partnership, real estate/ trusts and individual tax returns (Forms 1120, 1065, and 1040), including K-1 preparation, partner capital account analysis, Qualified Business Income (QBI) calculations, and PTET.
- Familiar with analyzing and reconciling various balance sheet and income statement accounts including A/R, A/P, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, retained earnings, partner/shareholder capital accounts, payroll, debt financing accounts, deferred revenue, inventory, unrealized gains/losses, intercompany accounts, distributions, and tax-related accrual accounts.
- Analyze M-1/M-3 differences including accruals, meals & entertainment, and unrealized gains/losses
- Prepare audit-ready workpapers in CCH Axcess and CaseWare (trial balance imports/exports, JEs, tax coding)
- Use ONESOURCE Knowledge for tax research and preparation of VDA return filings
- Prepare extensions, estimates, NOLs, and multi-state apportionment
- Apply GAPP & IRC Sections 174, 162, 263A, 163(j), 168, 179, 199A for compliance and reporting
- Prepare 5471, 5472, 1042/1042-S, 1099s, 1040-S, K-2/K-3 filings
- Manage e-filing, XML submission, state qualification, and GoFileRoom documentation
- Complete AICPA compliance and Tax Consulting checklists
Manager
Bj's Wholesale Club
Commack, New York
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Delivered and managed fast, accurate customer service in cashiering, self-checkout assistance, curbside pickup, and in-store support roles in fast pace environment.
- End of day cash register closing procedures
Forensic Auditor
Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Unit
Hauppauge, New York
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted forensic audits of Medicaid providers identifying fraud, abuse, and billing irregularities
- Analyzed financials, claims data, bank records, and subpoenaed internal documents
- Detected overbilling, duplicate claims, upcoding, and improper reimbursements
- Supported attorneys and investigators in litigation, hearings, and case development
- Prepared audit reports, exhibits, and damage calculations under government auditing standards
Manager
Ralphs Italian Ices
East Northport, New York
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered fast, high-quality customer service effectively addressing peak rush periods and customer needs.
- Cash handling, restocking, and full operational shutdown processes.
Manager
Rite Aid Pharmacy
East Northport, New York
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries with professionalism and urgency in fast-paced retail pharmacy setting.
- End-of-day cash reconciliation by accurately balancing drawers, and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY12-2024
Skills
- CCH Axcess, Caseware
- GoSystem, GoFileRoom
- OneSource, IDEA Audit
- Excel Vlookup, Pivot tables, etc
- Word, Outlook
- Quickbooks
- Financial analysis
- Audit discrepancy identification & reconciliations
- Strong time management & organizational skills under strict deadlines
- Proactive written & verbal communication professional and personable
- Independent and collaborative
- Adaptable with ability to multitask across multiple clients and engagements
Affiliations
- CPA Candidate (in progress)
Timeline
Tax Compliance & Consulting Associate
Baker Tilly
07.2023 - Current
Forensic Auditor
Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Unit
06.2023 - 06.2024
Manager
Ralphs Italian Ices
07.2022 - 07.2023
Manager
Bj's Wholesale Club
05.2022 - 01.2026
Manager
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Accounting
Long Island University