Manager Accounting

KIM A. BARROW, EA, CFE RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

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Manassas, VA 20110 Email: aczrw7@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point

Accounting Programs – QuickBooks

Tax Programs – ProSeries Tax, ProFx Tax and Engagement, and research programs

Solid tax, accounting and management background with over 33 years of experience

Understand and abide by the rules of integrity, ethics and confidentiality

Very adaptable to changing conditions, environments and regulations

EXPERIENCE

WENDROFF & ASSOCIATES, LLC – Arlington, VA – Senior Manager/Operations Director – 10/12 – present

Plan, manage, assign and direct all firm engagements for two offices in two states, with management responsibility for all tax, accounting and administration functions and depts. to ensure timeliness and efficiency on all projects by all staff

Developed internal training program for staff, set up methodical and efficient office systems utilizing current market software that increased staff preparation efficiency by over 25% within 3 years

Developed online marketing program that has driven firm growth of 19%, 21%, 27% and 40% respectively over the last 4 year period

Developed internal protocols to reduce unbillable time by over 20%

Interview and hire all staff as well as prepare the onboarding and initial training program, along with preparing and holding yearly staff reviews

Develop company policies and objectives and oversee that they are met

Work very closely with the Managing Partner to keep him informed on all aspects of operations and work closely with staff on tax and accounting technical problems to find resolutions

Review of all staff accounting work

Prepare approximately 75 tax planning sessions yearly with clients utilizing ProSeries Tax Planning module

Prepare Trust/Estate, Individual, Non Profit and S Corp returns as needed and maintain close working relationships with clients

Respond via email, phone or in-person meeting with 25-100 prospective clients each month that contact us through referrals or social media and prepare Engagement Letters to bring on new clients

Respond/delegate all tax notice correspondence and resolution, and act as liaison for the firm on any client/staff issues as well as responding timely to client emails.

MILLER MUSMAR, P.C. – Reston, VA - Tax Manager/Project Manager – 10/08 – 9/12

26th largest firm in the metro DC area per the Washington Journal and a Member of BDO Siedman Alliance Network, the 6th largest C.P.A. firm in the world

Plan, manage and direct all firm engagements for three offices in two states, with oversight of tax, audit, accounting and administration depts. to ensure timeliness and efficiency of all projects

Train, assist, review and manage C.P.A.’s in individual, corporate, partnership and non-profit returns, accounting, tax planning and miscellaneous assignments

Company “go-to person” for non-profit and fraud expertise

Do and/or assign technical and quality reviews of all tax returns

Analyze results of company operations to discover more efficient ways to utilize resources

Maintain/develop relationships with a large client book and provide management guidance as needed

Oversee all depts. and employees to ensure company policy, objectives, and priorities are met and work closely with Managing Partner to report company issues and metrics

Work with H/R to interview, hire and maintain proper level of staffing

Lead weekly tax meeting, weekly management meeting and assigned as Acting Managing Partner during Managing Partner’s absences (6-8 week periods)

SWART, LALANDE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. - Fairfax, VA - Senior Accountant - 10/07 – 10/08

Prepare Individual, Business, Non-Profit and Estate & Trust returns at 31st largest C.P.A. firm in Metro DC per Washington Journal

Train, assist and review work of lower level accountants

Work closely with upper management and clients to achieve timely, superior quality results

Consistently produced the highest number of chargeable hours of all Senior Accountants

Responsible for complex and lucrative client accounts in a paperless office, highly computer oriented atmosphere

BERRY, BARLOW & WARRINGTON, CPA’S - Rehoboth Beach, DE – Senior Accountant – 10/04 – 10/07

Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Estate and Trust tax returns

Financial planning, write-ups, reviews, analysis, compilations, and financial statements utilizing GAAP standards

Quarterly payroll returns, federal and state

High-end clientele

Provide client support for Quickbooks

Help clients monitor, strengthen or establish viable internal controls

BRYANT-KIMBERLEY – Paris, TN – Managing Partner – 4/92 – 9/04

Premier firm in area for over 10 years. Sold due to spouse’s job transfer.

Provided write-up, full-charge accounting through financials, tax preparation and tax planning for a well-established client base.

Provided on-site training for QuickBooks.

Handled all human resource issues for multiple small-business clients and internally.

Responsible for all aspects of business- including efficiency, expense control, budgeting, short and long range planning, and resource utilization.

Prepared Individual and Partnership returns and reviewed all work of staff accountants.

MEMBERSHIPS, ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Member and/or former member of:

Board Member of VA Society of Tax & Accounting Professionals (Director)

Board Member of City of Manassas Board of Equalization (Secretary)

Board Member of Manassas Host Lions Club (Director)

Board Member of Manassas Host Lions Club Foundation (Director)

Board Member of Independent American Network (CFO)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

VA Society of Certified Public Accountants

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

National Society of Public Accountants

Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants

B.P.O.E. (Elks)

Treasurer of the Paris-Henry Co. Jaycees and Jaycees ‘Spoke of the Year’ – 2001

Treasurer of Lions Club, Board Member of Lions Club, Paris, TN

Downtown Business Association Board of Directors Board Member, Paris, TN

2008 recipient of Miller Musmar, P.C. “Rising Star” award and 2010 “Cares the Most” Award

Appointed to the Henry County, Tennessee, County Budget Committee served for 5 years

Included in the ‘Who’s Who Registry of Business Leaders’

Commendation from the Governor for work with the Child Abuse Coalition

Recognition from Advance Auto Parts for ‘Kids Day Fest’ fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes

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