Accounting Insurance

Janette A. Brooks, CPA

Experienced finance and compliance professional with strong interpersonal

skills, extensive accounting skills, banking and regulatory expertise.

Proven ability to operate with a fiduciary and legal mindset. Capable of

multi-tasking and prioritizing efficiently under time-related stress and

high volume work-flow while meeting deadlines with high-quality work

product. Committed to serving as a trusted advisor, assisting staff in

expanding their knowledge base, providing counsel and perspective to

ensure prudent and risk-adverse decision-making.

Summary of Qualifications

. PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR

COMPLIANCE WITH GAAP

. Accustomed to reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy

. Strong understanding of accounting principals and banking regulatory

requirements

. Understanding of fiduciary tax and accounting rules and practices

. Familiarity and experience researching Internal Revenue Code and Federal

Regulations

. Experienced risk management through resolution of liabilities, meeting

compliance requirements, audits & litigation

. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and oral/written

communication skills

. Strong organizational and teamwork skills

. Strong Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills

. Capable of adjusting quickly to software changes and accounting systems.

. Experience in utilizing legal and tax research tools such as BNA, CCH,

Westlaw and LexisNexis

Educational Background

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, SARASOTA, FLORIDA

SEPTEMBER 2006 - AUGUST 2010

Completed upper division accounting courses to fulfill CPA requirements

including:

Intermediate Financial Accounting II & III, Govt/Nonprofit Accounting,

Forensic Accounting, Auditing I & II, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax,

Partnership Tax, Accounting Information Systems, Cost Accounting I & II

University of San Diego, San Diego, California

September 1999 - December 2002

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Finance

Minor in International Business

Member of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity

Florida CPA Certificate No. AC44169 - expires 12/31/2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIXIT CORPORTATION, NAPA, CA

OCTOBER 2012-PRESENT

Lixit is a manufacturing company specializing in small animal watering and

feeding device.

CFO/Controller

. Responsible for improving net profit by setting internal controls

. Help company focus on preparing for next generation of employees while

baby boomers transition to retirement

. Prepare monthly financial statements, annual reviewed statement and

annual tax filings

. Oversee all activities of corporate accounting, including the month-

end close process, financial reporting, AP, AR,

payroll, 401K, FSA and cash management

. Establish and maintain corporate accounting policies, procedures and

internal controls to ensure conformance with

US GAAP and other laws/regulations

. Manage external auditors and ensure completeness of all documentation

required for annual audits

. Implement accounting system upgrades, policies, procedures and

processes

. Serve as the key technical accounting resource for the company

. Ensure complete and accurate tax compliance and tax accounting

. Ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined

via process improvement to achieve greater

efficiencies and accuracy in the level and timeliness of reporting

(continuous improvements)

. Manage insurance policies to ensure proper coverage

U.S Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, Sarasota, FL

US Trust serves the needs of high net worth individuals and families by

providing comprehensive wealth-structuring, investment management, banking

and credit services.

Vice President, Trust Relationship Officer II

November 2011 -July 2012

. Maintained accounts within regulatory banking requirements by completing

activities such as timely reviews of cash reserves, accurate basis

information, projection of changes with account values and client

relationships

. Responsible for the professional administration of fiduciary accounts

including compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures

. Proactively engaged in understanding each client's unique circumstances,

including knowing the client's extended family and younger generation, to

develop and deliver appropriate solutions.

. Possesses technical fiduciary knowledge in the areas of law, tax,

fiduciary investing, regulatory compliance and estate planning

. Actively participates in the sales process to grow our fiduciary business

by promoting the full breadth of our fiduciary platform (fiduciary, tax,

special assets, estate settlement) both internally and externally

Vice President, Estate Settlement Officer II September 2010 - October

2011

. Accountable for administering probate estates and decedent's trusts

throughout the West Central Florida Market for both Bank of America and

Merrill Lynch clients

. Successfully coordinated with internal partners (Tax, Compliance, Real

Estate, etc.) and external client advisors (Attorneys and CPAs), to

ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration and reporting, while

minimizing risk exposure

. Functioned as the decision point for all substantive questions and issues

arising within the estate, including tax election, use of tax reserves,

disposition, valuation and collection of assets, raising of cash,

resolution of liabilities, audits and litigation; implementing decedents'

wishes based on their Will, Trusts and state laws

. Enabled preparation of tax returns by assembling and organizing assets,

arranging for valuation, qualifying expenses and securing and reviewing

financial records

. Responsible for increasing estate revenue by developing and maintaining

referral relationships with external business partners as well as

internal business lines

. Managed and trained support staff in estate administration and

utilization of paperless system to improve efficiency and effectiveness

of estate administration

Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants, Sarasota, FL

January 2008 - August 2010

One of the largest independent CPA firms in SW Florida with 111 employees

and 2 locations providing a variety of tax, audit and accounting services

to businesses and individuals.

In Charge Accountant

. Prepared GAAP financial statements, state and federal individual income

tax returns, estate tax returns, trust tax returns, gift tax returns,

federal & state estimated tax payment form, and Form 990 for tax exempt

organizations

. Completed 401K and ESOP audits per GAAP requirements

. Provided tax planning & research services for individual and fiduciary

tax matters, and assisted in trust and estate administration matters,

working directly with clients, attorneys and investment professionals

. Prepared annual fiduciary accountings including investments, expenses

Zenith Insurance Company, Sarasota, FL

National Insurance Company specializing in workers' compensation

Internal Auditor November 2005 - December 2007

. Ensured policies meet federal and state regulatory and compliance

requirements

. Audited policy holders' books in order to bill correct premium and verify

accuracy of classified workers compensation exposures, and maintained

quality and accuracy of audits

. Applied appropriate Basic Manual Rules for over 10 states

. Identified large increases in returned premium and large additional

premium charges

. Communicated with underwriters, agents and insured parties to identify

any significant changes in premium

Professional Affiliations

MEMBER AICPA JANUARY 2009 - PRESENT

Member of CalCPA - Present

Junior Achievement Volunteer November 2011

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance January 2008-2012

Board Member of LWR Chamber of Commerce - 2012

Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council - 2012

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