Experience

The Connell Company

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Tax Accountant

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Gillen & Johnson, PA

• Somerville, NJ

• Accountant

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2020

  • Completed financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and accounting principles. • Compiled accounting data and created financial reports as needed by our clients for bank loans, certifications, and insurance audits. • Researched accounting issues and tax law codes to assist our clients in making financial decisions. • Provided various accounting services to our clients, including bank reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing transactions, prepared adjusting journal entries to general ledger, and calculated and maintained fixed assets depreciation schedules. • Prepared Federal and multiple State income tax returns for individuals, corporations and non-profit organizations, with the utmost due diligence. • Prepared quarterly and annual payroll and sales tax returns. • Successfully negotiated settlements and reductions in fees or penalties from Federal and State tax authorities. • Displayed exceptional organizational skills by ensuring timely filing of tax returns on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Show less



Tabor & Company, LLC

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2013

  • Prepared Federal and multiple State tax returns for individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations, including all schedules and attachments. • Compiled financial statements for small and medium-sized businesses with average annual net revenues exceeding $5,000,000. • Performed independent financial statement audits and filed reports with various State Departments, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and accounting principles. • Corresponded with Federal and State tax authorities to negotiate settlements and penalty abatements. • Trained and supervised interns, delegated projects and engagements to staff when necessary. • Ensured all tax deadlines were met and prioritized and managed multiple projects under time constraints. Show less



Leaver, Gonzalez & Tabor

• Accountant

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2009

  • Prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, non-profit organizations, and retirement and employee benefit plans using ProSystem Tax Software. • Perform various accounting projects such as bookkeeping, reviews and compilations of financial statements, quarterly and yearly payroll tax returns and general business consulting. • Audit non-profit organizations and closely held businesses in compliance with regulations set forth by the State of New Jersey and various financial institutions. • Correspond with Federal, State and local taxing authorities on behalf of clients and represent their best interests. Show less



Demetrius & Company,

• Wayne,NJ

• Accountant

  • Apr 2001 - Jul 2003

  • Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts & estates, and non-profit organizations using GoSystem Tax software. • Performed audit procedures as an assistant to audits of SEC companies, private companies, non-profit organizations and local government. • Carried out various accounting assignments such as bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, creating correspondence to various taxing agencies, financial and general business consulting, compilations and reviews. Show less