Computer Science Professional Experience

Blake A. Longley

.**** Mullineaux Lane - Ellicott City, Maryland, 21042 - 443-***-**** - ac0ljp@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A self-motivated, reliable accountant and MSA candidate with completion of requirements for CPA exam, and with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration with a minor in Technology (Computer Science). Five plus years of progressive accounting experience utilizing ProSystems fx, ATX and Ultra Tax software to prepare and review Individual, Estate and Trust, Partnership and Corporate income tax returns. Experienced in investment tracking, data gathering, and using data to project future performance, as well as financial reporting and preparation. Dedicated and hard-working, with the ability to effectively develop relationships, manage people, and efficiently complete projects on deadlines.

Areas of Expertise

•Individual, Estate and Trust, Partnership and Corporate income tax returns

•Investment income analysis and projections

•ATX, ProSystems fx, Ultra Tax, QuickBooks and Excel software

Professional Experience

Carney & Longley, LLC Catonsville, MD

Senior Accountant February 2017 – Present

•Prepared Individual, Corporate, Fiduciary income tax returns

•Analyzed annual financial statements assisting clients in making business decisions

•Responded to IRS inquiries on behalf of clients

•Completed complex accounting research projects

•Ran one on one client meetings

Kullman CPA, LLC Annapolis, MD

Senior Accountant October 2016 – February 2017

•Prepared and reviewed Individual and Corporate income tax returns

•Prepared and reviewed year-end tax projections

•Prepared month and year end closing entries

•Prepared annual and interim financial statements

•Communicated with IRS, state and local tax authorities on behalf of clients

•Ran prospective client meetings

RSM US (5th Largest Accounting Firm in the US) Baltimore, MD

Lead Tax Associate December 2013 – September 2016

•Prepared and reviewed Individual, Estate and Trust and Partnership income tax returns

•Prepared 20-year investment income analysis and projections

•Prepared extensions and quarterly estimates

•Created investment performance reports

•Managed team members in the efficient completion of client engagements

•Communicated with IRS, state and local tax authorities on behalf of clients

•Corresponded with clients as needed

•Provided comprehensive accounting services at client site for 10 months

Carney & Longley, LLC Catonsville, MD

Staff Accountant September 2010 – December 2013

•Prepared Individual and Corporate income tax returns

•Prepared Unemployment and Payroll tax forms for multiple business entities

•Prepared annual and interim financial statements

•Assisted clients with response to IRS inquiries

•Assisted clients with business compliance audits

Stapf Financial Service Sykesville, MD

Staff Accountant September 2012 – December 2012

•Prepared Individual, Corporate and Nonprofit income tax returns

•Prepared annual and interim financial statements

Johns Hopkins Home Care Group Baltimore, MD

Special Projects Analyzer (summer job) May 2008 – August 2008

•Assisted with reimbursement pursuant to state and federal discount drug programs

•Prepared Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and Word documents

Education

University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD

MSA candidate with completion of requirements for CPA exam Current

•Beta Alpha Psi - Theta Iota Chapter (Accounting Honors Society)

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration May 2010

with Technology (Computer Science) minor

•Member Kappa Alpha Order - Alpha Beta Chapter

Mount Saint Joseph High School Baltimore, MD

Diploma June 2006

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