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Avery B.

Ozark, Alabama

$80/hr
5.0
81 jobs

Hey Future Clients! My name is Avery Beasley, and I’m a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over six years of experience helping small and medium-sized businesses stay compliant, reduce stress, and make smarter financial decisions. I provide end-to-end accounting and tax services, meaning you don’t have to juggle multiple professionals to understand your numbers. Accounting & Bookkeeping Services I take ownership of your day-to-day accounting so you can focus on running your business. This includes: Recording, categorizing, reconciling, and adjusting transactions Cleaning up messy or incomplete books from prior years Preparing periodic financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) More importantly, I don’t just deliver reports—I explain what they mean. I provide insights from a managerial perspective so you understand how your business is performing and from a tax planning perspective so there are no surprises at tax time. Tax Preparation & Tax Strategy I’ve prepared 3,000+ tax returns for individuals and business entities and have helped clients: Remain fully compliant while legally minimizing taxes Prepare and file back tax returns for multiple years Amend prior-year returns, recapturing tens of thousands of dollars Understand when amending returns is beneficial—or required Because I handle both accounting and tax, I’m able to identify opportunities others often miss. Why Clients Work With Me CPA-level expertise (not just data entry) Clear communication and practical explanations Proactive guidance—not just compliance A single point of contact for accounting and tax If you need help with accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, cleanup work, or tax planning, I’d be happy to help. Feel free to reach out—let’s get your finances back on track.

  • CPA
  • Accounting
  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statement
Alexis M.

Laceyville, Pennsylvania

$50/hr
4.4
10 jobs

20 years in the account industry with a plethora of experience in financials, auditing, risk management and strategic analysis. I have a unique skill set and acumen for digging into data and reworking it to comply with the associated accepted accounting standards. In addition to the mechanical aspect, I also provide clients ongoing and open communication about the process and endeavor to provide additional value added opportunities and solutions. I have revamped or built multiple accounting systems ranging from small quickbooks projects to large scale enterprise systems. Fortifying my experience, I am also a licensed CPA and currently hold a CFE, CEBS and CPCU designations, in addition to 11 other designations in the insurance industry.

  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Accounting
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Oracle Financials Applications
Eric S.

White Plains, New York

$55/hr
5.0
20 jobs

I am a licensed CPA in the state of New York as well as a CIA. I assist high net worth individuals and small businesses with their finance and accounting needs. In a past life, I was a risk manager and can provide internal control documentation as well as risk assessments (RCSA).

  • CPA
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Statements Preparation
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Preparation Software
  • Internal Auditing
  • Internal Control
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Analysis
Maria S.

Douglasville, Georgia

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

"Maria is a diligent and committed CPA whose decades of experience give her a familiarity with an amazing variety of issues. I have worked with her for many years and have also found her just a pleasure to deal with. I could not recommend her more highly." - George Daugharty of Daugharty, Fream, & Chenoweth, P.C. Hi! I’m Maria – A CPA who specializes in helping small business owners clean up their messy books, stay organized, and feel confident about their numbers. Whether you need bookkeeping cleanup, just bank reconciliations, or help getting your books ready for tax time, I provide accurate results with clear communication, prompt turn around time, and no accounting jargon. I’m a licensed CPA with years of experience supporting small business owners and sole proprietors in the bookkeeping, financial organization, and tax preparation areas. I understand how overwhelming bookkeeping can feel when transactions pile up, accounts don’t match, or tax season is approaching. My goal is to make the bookkeeping process simple, straight forward, and stress-free. I can help with: • QuickBooks cleanup and reconciliation • Monthly bookkeeping • Categorizing transactions • Financial organization • Tax-time preparation • Cleanup of uncategorized accounts • Schedule C business bookkeeping support Clients appreciate that I am: • Responsive • Detail-oriented • Easy to communicate with • Reliable on meeting deadlines • Able to explain financial information clearly I feel good bookkeeping is more than just data entry – it’s helping business owners feel more in control of their business. If you’re looking for someone dependable, professional, and easy to work with, I’d be happy to discuss your project. Feel free to send me a message to let me know what you need help with. Maria

  • CPA
  • Tax Preparation
  • US Taxation
  • IRS Resolution
  • Accounting
  • QuickBooks Enterprise
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • Bookkeeping
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Intuit Quicken
  • Financial Reporting
Mark F.

Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

$150/hr
4.9
122 jobs

I am a CPA with 7 years of accounting experience in various roles and industries. I am an experienced auditor within the insurance, employee benefit plan (EBP), and non-profit industries. Since 2017, I began my own tax practice located in New Jersey specializing in individual and business tax returns while continuing to expand our offerings to bookkeeping (through Quickbooks Online and Desktop). My services include Bookkeeping, Tax research and Consultations, Tax Planning, and Tax Preparation.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Preparation
  • Financial Audit
David M.

Allen, Texas

$150/hr
5.0
20 jobs

I'm a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of Texas with over 30 years of experience in tax preparation, compliance, and advisory services for individuals and businesses across all entity types. My practice is focused exclusively on tax return preparation and consulting — I do not provide monthly bookkeeping or ongoing accounting services. Who I Work With U.S. citizens living in the United States or abroad, including expatriates navigating the foreign earned income exclusion, foreign tax credits, and FBAR/FATCA compliance. Foreign individuals and non-U.S. residents with a U.S. tax filing obligation, including nonresident alien returns (Form 1040NR), foreign-owned U.S. entity compliance, and cross-border tax matters. Small business owners filing S-corporation (Form 1120S), partnership (Form 1065), and C-corporation (Form 1120) returns. Foreign nationals who own U.S. single-member LLCs or C-corporations subject to Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120 reporting requirements. What I Prepare Individual returns — Form 1040 and Form 1040NR, including multi-state, expat, and complex income situations. Business returns — Form 1120S, Form 1065, and Form 1120, including delinquent and catch-up filings. Foreign-owned entity compliance — pro forma Form 1120 with Form 5472 for foreign-owned disregarded entities and C-corporations. Entity elections — Form 2553 S-corporation elections, including late election relief under Rev. Proc. 2013-30. State returns — multi-state filings, nonresident returns, and state-specific compliance including Delaware franchise tax and California Form 100S. Consulting and Advisory Tax planning consultations for business owners, expats, and foreign investors. S-corporation election analysis and entity structure guidance. Retirement plan strategy — Solo 401(k), SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and Defined Benefit Plan analysis. Reasonable cause and penalty abatement letters for late or delinquent IRS filings. IRS notice response drafting. How I Work I am a sole practitioner — all work is handled personally by me with no staff and no handoffs. I work exclusively on a fixed fee basis, confirmed in writing before any work begins. I respond on business days and am available year-round, not just during filing season. I am based in Medellín, Colombia, which gives me firsthand experience as a U.S. expat and makes me a natural fit for clients navigating cross-border tax obligations. When you reach out, please share your entity type or filing situation, the tax year or years involved, and whether you are looking for return preparation, a one-time consultation, or ongoing advisory support.

  • CPA
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Organizer
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Credit Scoring
  • Xero

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