Svetlana Kuzminskaya

Conducts financial, operational, internal control, and compliance audits of FSSA providers, contractors, and internal departments. Reviews Single Audit reports and analyzes financial reporting support to address findings, tax liability, going concern, and liquidity.

Provides individual and business tax return preparation and handles financial and managerial accounting for clients. Offers tax planning and advisory services and supports client organization and compliance during tax season.

Evaluated web search results to identify deceptive internet practices and produced quality reports based on client criteria. Performed suitability analysis of websites by country of origin and native language to support search engine optimization, reconciling ratings via webinar consensus.

Provided free personal income tax assistance and preparation to low-income taxpayers, with special attention to individuals age 60 and over.

Performed desktop and on-site audits of contracted providers for validity of requested costs and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and standards requirements. Prepared audit summaries and recommendations and educated providers to bring them into contract compliance.

Provided general accounting and bookkeeping support, including referral validation and submission of payment claims. Supported accounting operations for the department’s payment processes.

Evaluated and examined the company’s financial system to confirm it operated economically and efficiently. Supported internal audit review of financial processes.

Prepared individual tax returns using appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to reduce tax liabilities and maximize refunds. Researched tax law handbooks and addressed complex tax issues and atypical return procedures.

Provided direct assistance to students and faculty in computing labs for questions relating to software, hardware, and computer peripheral equipment. Oversaw ten computer labs per semester.

Managed electronics warranty and refund operations and supported invoicing and payment processing. Handled seasonal payrolls and payroll timecards, maintained customer service, and managed inventory control, purchasing, and product delivery coordination.

Earned a Master of Science in Accounting from Indiana University Kelley School of Business from 2009 to 2012.

Earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Pyatigorsk State Technological University between 2002 and 2007.

Earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Organizational Management from Pyatigorsk State Technological University between 2002 and 2007.

Completed an associate degree in Accounting at Pyatigorsk State Technological University from 2003 to 2004.