SIMONIA BELNAVIS
Accountant : AP/AR/Tax And Grant Accounting
Boston,Massachusetts
Summary
Accounting professional with direct AP/AR, Grant accounting, and Tax Accounting experience, plus a consultative, client-facing approach. Proficient in QuickBooks and major ERPs (NetSuite and SAP) with a strong grasp of money movement, vendor payments, and expense management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
H&R Block
01.2023 - Current
- As a Tax Associate at H&R Block, I specialize in preparing accurate federal and state returns, optimizing deductions and credits, and delivering strategic tax planning to maximize refunds and minimize liabilities.
- Tax Preparation & Filing
- IRS & State Compliance
- Tax Planning & Advisory
- Refund Optimization
- Client Education & Communication
Grant Accountant
Boston Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Ensured financial integrity and compliance for clinical trial and research grants at one of Boston’s leading healthcare institutions.
- Grant Lifecycle Management – Oversaw budgets, tracked expenditures, and ensured compliance with federal and sponsor requirements.
- Financial Operations – Managed AP/AR processes, vendor invoices, participant payments, and employee reimbursements for smooth cash flow.
- Reporting & Analysis – Delivered accurate monthly expenditure reports, journal entries, and reconciliations to support decision-making and month-end close.
- Audit & Risk Management – Maintained meticulous documentation for audits and internal reviews, reinforcing strong internal controls.
- Specialties: Grant Accounting | Clinical Research Finance | Budget Oversight | Compliance | Audit Preparation
Education
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Training - undefined
H&R Block Accelerated Tax Associate Certification -
11.2025
B.S. - Managerial Accounting
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06.2018
Skills
Financial Record Management and Reconcilation
Tax law
Tax research
Journal entries
Bank reconciliation
ERP Accounting software proficiency
Grant management
Microsoft Excel/Office
Tax preparation
Auditing
Timeline
Tax Associate
H&R Block
01.2023 - Current
Grant Accountant
Boston Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2020
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Training - undefined
B.S. - Managerial Accounting
Cambridge College