Looking for a job

Crystal Sesay

@crystalsesay

Senior Tax Accountant II at Incite Tax preparing federal and state returns and developing tax-saving strategies for clients.

United States

Message

At Incite Tax, I prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, using Lacerte and CCH Tax Software. I also research tax issues and develop tax-saving strategies for clients.

At Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc., I prepared amended tax returns for companies that qualified for the Employee Retention Credit and used a specialized Excel spreadsheet to calculate the credit.

My work has also included bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statements. At VM Group, I prepared monthly profit and loss statements for eight businesses and used QuickBooks Pro Accountant to manage transactions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Tax Accountant II

Current

Incite Tax

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships using Lacerte and CCH Tax Software. Conduct tax research, identify tax-saving opportunities, and mentor junior tax staff.

Lacerte CCH Tax Planner Tax Research Tax Compliance Tax Planning Mentorship Customer Relationship Management

Temp Part Time Remote ERC Specialist

Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc.

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)

Interpreted and analyzed forms to calculate Employee Retention Credit, prepared documentation for partial suspension shutdowns, and amended payroll tax returns using Bloomberg BNA SF Tax software.

Employee Retention Credit Tax Research Excel Bloomberg BNA Amended Tax Returns Payroll Tax

Senior Tax Accountant

Profit Wise Accounting Tax Marketing

Jun 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Reviewed financial statement compilations, prepared payroll and tax returns, and operated QuickBooks Desktop and Online. Prepared individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns and reviewed junior staff work.

QuickBooks Desktop Quickbooks Online UltraTax Payroll Financial Compilation Tax Preparation Workers Compensation Audit

Part Time Remote Tax Associate/ Sr. Associate Bookkeeper

Intuit

Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Cleaned up QuickBooks for business owners, prepared and filed tax returns, and guided taxpayers through TurboTax. Researched multi-state and federal tax laws for deductions.

Quickbooks Turbo Tax Tax Research Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation Payroll Sales Tax

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

VM Group

Mar 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Prepared monthly profit and loss statements for 8 businesses, processed payroll, and managed bank reconciliations. Used QuickBooks Pro Accountant to manage transactions for multiple companies.

QuickBooks Enterprise Accountant Payroll Bank Reconciliation Financial Statements Office Management Timelogix UKG T Sheets

Loan Servicing Lead

Conn's Home Plus

Sep 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Supervised a team of 18 agents and managed 73 processes. Monitored daily tasks, ensured adherence to deadlines, and audited loan contracts for accuracy.

Team Management Loan Servicing Audit Performance Coaching Process Management

Bookkeeper

Gadolin Research

Jan 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Prepared monthly financial statements and advised on tax laws for a partnership. Managed office affairs, processed invoices, and operated QuickBooks Online and Gusto Payroll.

Quickbooks Online Gusto Payroll System Financial Statements Tax Advisory Office Management CTMS

Tax Advisor/Manager

H&R Block

Apr 2011 - Jan 2016 (4 years 9 months)

Advised clients on tax laws and prepared simple to difficult returns year-round. Managed teams of 5-10 people and handled complex tax situations to ensure client satisfaction.

Tax Preparation Tax Law Team Management Client Relations State Tax Returns Continuing Education

Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

U.S. Army Legal Office

Jan 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Prepared and filed tax documents with IRS and state agencies using TaxWise software. Acted as a representative for clients and built customer relationships.

TaxWise Tax Preparation Data Entry customer relationship building Tax Filings

Bookkeeper

KLSA Thrift Stores

Jun 2007 - Jan 2010 (2 years 7 months)

Managed books for two thrift stores, prepared financial statements, performed bank reconciliations, and processed payroll. Passed yearly audits.

QuickBooks Desktop Financial Statements Bank Reconciliation Payroll Audit

Customer Service Rep

Sembach Military Base Lodging

Apr 2006 - Jun 2007 (1 year 2 months)

Greeted and registered guests, verified payment methods, and maintained records of room availability and guest accounts.

Customer Service Reservations Record keeping Financial Transactions

Bookkeeper

Just Like Home Daycare

May 2001 - Oct 2004 (3 years 5 months)

Used PeachTree Accounting Software for accounts receivable and payable, followed up on delinquent accounts, and maintained attendance and meal records for state inspections.

Peachtree Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable State Reporting Record keeping