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Top-Rated Plus | 10+ Years Experience | $100K+ Earned on Upwork | U.S. Master’s in Accountancy & CPA-Equivalent Are you looking for an accountant who doesn’t just “manage books” but actually helps you save time, stay compliant, and grow profitably? That’s exactly what I do. With over 10 years of hands-on experience and $100K+ earned working with U.S. clients on Upwork, I bring the right mix of technical expertise, strategic insight, and proven results to every project. Clients trust me because I combine the knowledge of U.S. Master of Accountancy (University of Illinois) and Chartered Accountant (CPA-equivalent) — with practical experience across bookkeeping, tax, reporting, and financial systems. ✅ What I Deliver Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting – QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite U.S. Tax Preparation & Advisory – Certified IRS VITA volunteer with experience filing federal & state returns GAAP-Compliant Financial Reporting – including ASC 606 and revenue recognition standards Audit & Compliance Support – smooth coordination with auditors and regulators Financial Planning & Insights – budgeting, forecasting, and data dashboards (Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python) 📈 Proven Results Helped U.S. businesses increase profitability by up to 25% through smarter financial planning Reduced month-end close times by 18%, ensuring faster and more reliable reporting Improved billing accuracy by 20%, accelerating cash collections across clients Delivered smooth audits with fewer adjustments year-over-year for multiple businesses If you’re searching for a reliable financial partner who can bring clarity to your numbers, ensure compliance, and give you insights to scale with confidence — let’s connect. As a Top-Rated Plus freelancer, I’m committed to long-term partnerships and measurable results for U.S. businesses. 📩 Let’s connect to discuss how I can simplify your finances and help your business grow with confidence.

I’m an expert accountant and bookkeeper with over 7 years of experience in the industry. As a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, I specialize in US tax accounting and bookkeeping for small and medium-sized businesses. In addition to my QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification, I utilize a variety of tools to offer a comprehensive and tailored approach that aligns with the specific needs of your business. With a focus on US tax accounting, I ensure compliance and help maximize every possible advantage during tax season, so you can focus on what matters most—your business. I’m dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, not just by managing financial records, but also by actively contributing to your growth. Let’s connect and explore how my expertise and personalized approach to accounting and bookkeeping can add value to your business.

Are you looking for a dedicated, hands on expert to take the stress out of your accounting? I provide the financial clarity you need to scale your business. As a Certified Tax Accountant with an active PTIN & EFIN and a registered NY Tax Preparer, I offer a level of compliance and professional oversight that goes far beyond basic data entry. Unlike large agencies where your project is handed off to a junior staffer, I personally handle every transaction, reconciliation, and report. When you hire me, you get my full expertise, direct communication, and 100% accountability. 🏆 Why Clients Choose Me for Bookkeeping & Tax I specialize in helping small to mid sized businesses clean up their historical data and maintain "tax ready" books year round. Whether you are behind by three months or three years, I will get you caught up and compliant. My active EFIN allows me to bridge the gap between your daily bookkeeping and final federal and state tax submissions. 🛠 My Core Expertise: Tax Preparation & Strategy: Active PTIN & EFIN holder. I prepare your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets so they are 100% ready for tax season. I am a registered New York Tax Preparer, ensuring you never miss a deduction or a deadline. Software Mastery: Expert level proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and Wave. Cleanup & Catch up: Specializing in complex account cleanups, fixing miscategorized transactions, and reconciling years of backlogs. Full Cycle Bookkeeping: Managing Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and monthly bank/credit card reconciliations. Financial Reporting: Custom monthly reports that actually tell you where your money is going. ✅ Specialized Services Include: Setting up your Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks or Xero. Seamless migration from Excel or other platforms to cloud accounting. Payroll management and Sales Tax filings (NY, Florida DR-15, etc.). Year-end closing and coordination with your CPA. "My goal is to provide the same elite-level service as the top 1% of Upwork accountants, with the personal touch and dedication of a long-term partner." Ready to get your time back? Click the "Message" or "Hire" button for a consultation. Let’s review your current setup and create a plan to make your bookkeeping effortless. QuickBooks or Xero| QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop| Bookkeeping & Tax| QuickBooks or Xero| QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop| Bookkeeping & Tax| QuickBooks or Xero| QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop| Bookkeeping & Tax| QuickBooks or Xero| QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop| Bookkeeping & Tax|

📊 Need a Bookkeeper or Staff Accountant Who Does More Than Just Enter Transactions? With 10+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting operations, payroll, and financial reporting, I help business owners gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. As a Staff Accountant and SER Champ Manager supporting Intuit Live Bookkeeping, I work closely with accounting teams, business owners, and finance professionals to ensure accurate financial records, strong processes, and meaningful financial insights. Here's how I can help: ✅ Full-Cycle Bookkeeping ✅ Account Reconciliations (Bank, Credit Card, Loan & Merchant Accounts) ✅ Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable ✅ Month-End Close & Journal Entries ✅ Financial Reporting & Analysis ✅ Deferred Revenue Tracking & Revenue Recognition ✅ Payroll Processing & Payroll Support (ADP) ✅ QuickBooks Online & Xero Support ✅ Historical Clean-Up & Catch-Up Bookkeeping ✅ E-Commerce Bookkeeping (Shopify, Stripe) ✅ Real Estate & Project-Based Accounting Support Why work with me? ✔ 10+ years of bookkeeping and accounting experience ✔ Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor & Certified Xero Advisor ✔ Staff Accountant managing deferred revenue for 150+ active projects ✔ Experience leading and coaching 150+ Bookkeepers and Lead Bookkeepers through Intuit Live Bookkeeping ✔ Strong focus on accuracy, organization, and client service I believe accounting should do more than keep your books clean—it should help you make informed decisions and grow your business with confidence. 📩 If you're looking for reliable bookkeeping or accounting support, let's connect and discuss how I can help your business succeed.

Thank you for checking out my profile. Below you’ll find explanations of the most common questions I get RE: the process/service delivery/and beyond. I hope it’s helpful! *WHAT HAPPENS HERE* You need an accountant, so here you are on Upwork. You’re probably a bit overwhelmed with the amount of service providers and their various offerings. At a high-level, I offer accounting management. This means that I essentially become your company’s accounting department. The ultimate outcome of this, to you, is a quality accounting system that will keep you in compliance and *inform* you about your business’ operations. “Know Your Numbers” may be a cheesy cliche, but it’s actually an extremely important concept. I work with you on this via periodic financial statements, and regular discussions. You will know your business! The other important outcome of investing in a quality accounting system is the value that’s added to the entity *as a whole* by having one. Do you need financing? Do you want to explore selling your company, and/or bringing in a new partner or investor? Without a quality accounting system…those things just can’t, and wont, happen. *LIKE WHAT YOU SEE/READ?* If you’ve made it this far, maybe you like what you see/read (thank you) and would be interested in connecting via a video call interview. That would be the next step. But first - let me go over the profile of what has historically been the “ideal” company to work with. You are probably micro-to-medium sized, with annual revenues being below $3M. You want someone to claim ownership of the accounting function of your business - which could include payroll, bill pay, collections, invoicing, and even taxes. You want to find someone that you enjoy working with, and are hoping to develop a long-term relationship with a service provider that you can grow with, who becomes an extended (but important) part of your team. *SHALL WE TALK?* If you’re interested in connecting, please feel free to do so. If we “vibe” on the call, we can begin working together. But the vibe is actually really important. Most of the companies that I work with now, are those that I’ve been working with for years. We work well together, and that working relationship often extends to a friendship. And that’s just the best. *WHO AM I* Quickbooks ProAdvisor, H.B.Comm Accounting, CPA, CMA & EA candidate working exclusively with micro-to-medium entrepreneurs now for the majority of my professional life. Upwork has been great to me. I’ve been a top-rated accounting service provider here now for over a decade. I know how this all works, and you’re in good, experienced hands. And how I got started on Upwork is also a pretty good story, which I can tell when we meet. Thank you again for checking out my profile 😁

Expert accounting & bookkeeping professional with 10 years’ experience. I specialize in QuickBooks clean up and reconciliations as well as providing monthly full charge bookkeeping services. I work with Real Estate, Law, Construction, Service, Non-Profit, and more. My experience includes working in all facets of the accounting and bookkeeping cycle including but not limited to: ✅Properly categorizing transactions ✅Maintaining clean financials ✅Monthly bank reconciliations ✅Preparing monthly reports including the P&L and the Balance sheet ✅Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable ✅Cleaning up neglected financials ✅Ensuring you understand your financial picture ✅QuickBooks questions In addition to being an outstanding accountant & bookkeeper, I also pride myself on two additional skills, detail orientation and communication. As an accountant it is vital to verify all the information is correct and accurate, so the financials and business picture is clear. Secondly, I believe communication is the lifeline of the organization that helps it flourish. Communication also ensures all the parties are receiving accurate information to make the best business decisions.