Whitney R Sienko
Certified Public Accountant
Carthage,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable CPA proficient in procedures governing successful business operations, accurate tax filings and regulatory compliance. Detail-oriented and friendly with exceptional customer service, communication and multitasking abilities, motivated to learn, grow and excel after moving to the West Los Angeles area in June 2022.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Public Accountant
Self-Employed
Carthage, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Organize and register small businesses and nonprofit organizations and provide setup of accounts and reporting systems per GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and non-profits using current tax legislation and advise clients of strategic tax planning opportunities.
- Utilize software programs such as Excel, QuickBooks, and ProConnect Tax Online to create sufficient documentation to support form and schedule calculations and ensure accurate tax return filings.
- Provide full charge bookkeeping, payroll, and tax filing services for small business clients.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Taught courses in introductory financial, managerial, small business, intermediate and business tax accounting.
- Organized, prepared and revised instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans, implementing technological options for online and course-related software.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Appraised student understanding by gauging comprehension and retention of course content through challenging assignments, simulations and exams.
Professor of Accounting and Economics
Panola College
Carthage, TX
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Established inclusive and collaborative group culture within classroom while maintaining regular office hours to provide individual students with additional, one-on-one help with challenging subject material.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum utilizing open education resources in all courses taught to provide students with free course materials that met regulatory standards and supported learning objectives.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Staff Accountant
Perry Reed & Co
Longview, TX
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and estates by examining accounts and records and applying appropriate rates, laws and regulations.
- Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions for individuals and small business clients.
- Prepared and documented accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated income and franchise tax returns.
Staff Accountant
Gearheart & Gearheart, PLLC
Henderson, TX
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
- Recorded, classified and summarized closing entry transactions in accordance with accounting principles to prepare for tax reporting for small business and nonprofit clients.
- Prepared and documented accurate work papers for estate valuations and for income and franchise tax returns.
Education
Master of Finance And Economics -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 08.2019 - Current
Master of Professional Accountancy -
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 01.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor's of Business Administration -
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 01.2009 - 05.2013
Associate of Science -
Panola College
Carthage, TX 08.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Quote
I dwell in possibility.
Emily Dickinson
Timeline
Master of Finance And Economics -
West Texas A&M University
08.2019 - Current
Professor of Accounting and Economics
Panola College
11.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Public Accountant
Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Stephen F Austin State University
08.2015 - 05.2022
Staff Accountant
Perry Reed & Co
06.2014 - 05.2015
Staff Accountant
Gearheart & Gearheart, PLLC
06.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Professional Accountancy -
Stephen F Austin State University
01.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor's of Business Administration -
Stephen F Austin State University
01.2009 - 05.2013
Associate of Science -
Panola College
08.2006 - 12.2008
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