Accountant

LAUREN J. SWEENEY

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Profile

Dynamic positive person with over 5 years professional experience. Excels in problem solving oral and written communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Effective leader with a skill set in issue diagnosis and resolution; known for balancing responsiveness with thoughtfulness willingness to pitch in with any job and advocacy for client and colleague needs.

Education

JD University of Pittsburgh School of Law May 2004

• Member Pennsylvania State Bar

B.S. Accounting The Pennsylvania State University May 2001

Professional Experience

Calibre CPA Group PLLC Washington DC

Senior Accountant September 2007 September 2010

• Prepare Federal and multi-state Partnership Corporate Non Profit Fiduciary and Individual Tax Returns

• Research complex tax issues and issue written recommendations and opinions to partners and clients

• Monitor tax law changes and apply to current year filings

• Prepare trial balances from raw financial data

• Provide clients with end of the year and adjusting journal entries

• Review tax returns prepared by other accountants while supervising tax staff and interns

• Establish and maintain strong client relationships

• Prioritize assignments to meet client needs and filing deadlines

Swart Lalande & Associates Fairfax VA

Staff Accountant July 2006 April 2007

• Prepared Partnership Corporate Non Profit Gift and Individual Tax returns

• Drafted policies for clients regarding pertaining to tax implications of business transactions

• Responded to and settled client disputes with the IRS state and local taxing authorities

• Received recognition for outstanding client service

Alpern Rosenthal Pittsburgh PA

Staff Accountant January 2005 June 2006

• Prepared Federal and multi-state Partnership Corporate Non Profit Gift Trust and Individual tax returns

• Allocated income and expenses for business with activity in multiple states

• Calculated and provided clients with quarterly tax estimates

• Compiled and analyzed financial data to produce working trial balances balance sheets and profit and loss statements

• Researched tax issues and drafted memos for superiors

• Responded to and settled client disputes with the IRS state and local taxing authorities

Volunteer Activities

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society May 2004 Present

• Volunteered for the organization at various charity events and galas

• Raised several thousand dollars participating in Light the Night and Team in Training

Computer and Other skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Word and Excel

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

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