Brenda Failinger
@brendafailinger
I am an experienced accountant and operations manager specializing in tax, finance, and project management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accountant and operations manager with decades of cross-industry experience in finance, tax, and practice operations.
I have managed accounting operations across healthcare, government contracting, legal, and construction sectors, leading payroll, accounts reconciliation, budgeting, and month‑ and year‑end closes. I prepare tax returns, assist with tax resolution and coordinate audits and compliance activities.
I excel at contract and project management, pricing analysis, vendor and inventory management, and implementing process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency. I am proficient with a broad financial and ERP toolset including QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Pro, NetSuite, Yardi, SAP Concur, Xero, Bill.com, Unanet, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft BC, and Deltek Cost Point. I bring strong interpersonal skills and experience in employee hiring, training, and quality assurance.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and IRS Enrolled Agent (Taxation) credentials and I am dedicated to delivering reliable financial reporting and practical solutions. I seek roles where I can apply my tax, finance, and operations expertise to support organizational growth and ensure compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Government Accountant
The Council for Logistic Research, Inc
Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Managed invoicing and financial operations for government contracts, preparing WAWF invoices, contract modifications, and supporting month-end and year-end closes.
Operations Manager / Accountant
F. Daniel Jackson MD Inc
Apr 2003 - Dec 2018 (15 years 8 months)
Oversaw operations and accounting for a medical imaging practice, managing billing, payroll, audits, reconciliations, tax preparation, and staff hiring and training.
Case Manager / Accountant
Trozzo, Lowery, Weston
Oct 1996 - Apr 2003 (6 years 6 months)
Managed client billings and bankruptcy filings, prepared trust and estate paperwork, and reconciled attorneys' trust accounts to support legal case management.
Business Owner / Accounting Manager
Danken Construction Services
Jun 1981 - Oct 1996 (15 years 4 months)
Owned and managed a construction business handling job costing, payroll, subcontractor invoice processing, financial reporting, and full-cycle accounting through monthly and annual closes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Internal Revenue Service
Enrolled Agent, Taxation
Licensed Enrolled Agent (Taxation) credential issued by the Internal Revenue Service in March 2027.
Frostburg State University
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Frostburg State University in December 1999.
Harcourt Learning Direct
Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing and Coding
Completed medical billing and coding training in May 1981 through Harcourt Learning Direct.
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