Sonja Wilson

Dedicated attorney offering expertise in tax law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)

• Spartanburg Soup Kitchen, Spartanburg, SC, 01/01/15, Present, Enhanced the capacity to work autonomously, successfully completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision., Adhered to the organization's rules and safety regulations when executing assigned duties., Cultivated effective communication skills through the provision of customer service to visitors at the volunteer center.
• Spartanburg Civitan Club, Spartanburg, SC, 01/01/14, Present, Kept meticulous records of all financial transactions, encompassing cash receipts, disbursements, investments, and transfers., Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank statements and investments., Scrutinized and managed expenses to optimize budget planning and outcomes., Monitored daily cash flow activity to ensure the availability of adequate funds for operational needs.
• WPTS, INC, Spartanburg, SC, 01/01/12, Present, Offered complimentary SAT Workshops for community college prospects., Evaluated current curricula for quality assurance, implementing necessary enhancements as needed., Effectively oversaw concurrent management of multiple projects while adhering to stringent deadlines.

• Awarded as Embry-Riddle Teacher of the Year.
• Received the USCUPSTATE Bank of America Teaching Excellence Award.
• Honored with the Earl Gordon Medal for Most Outstanding Female Graduate.
• Elected as Miss Senior Class.
• Recognized with the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.
• Granted the American Mensa Award.
• Named Miss Junior Class.
• Acknowledged for the Textile Writing Award

• Accounting Continuing Education Courses, 2007, Focus on "Fund Accounting and Accounting for Other Nonprofit Organizations: The Federal Gift Tax Made Simple."
• The 2005 Society of Advanced Management Conference, 2005, Addressed "Seven Practical Tax Tips for the Sole Proprietor" and "Five Business Practices that the Sole Proprietor Must Never Do."
• College Teaching and Learning Conference, 2005, Discussed "SAPP: An Affordable Solution to Academic Advisement."
• Meeting of MidSouth Association of Business Disciplines, 2004, Presentation titled "How Ethical Are Your Ethics?"
• The National Association of African American Studies' 2001 National Conference, 2001, Presented a paper titled "African-Americans and Nonprofit Organizations: How Much is Too Much?"

• Documented and resolved tax issues which led to over 95% settlements.
• Documented and resolved IRS tax issues which led to resolution.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Achieved Offers-in-Compromise through effectively helping with settling IRS and state taxing authority issues.
• Achieved proper tax planning through effectively helping with specific client needs.

• Alabama State Bar
• South Carolina Board of Accountancy