Brooke D. Gros
Houma
Summary
Certified accounting professional with extensive experience in managing complex financial statements and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Proficient in financial analysis and skilled in utilizing accounting software to support organizational financial health and strategic decision-making. Strong knowledge of industry best practices enhances the ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness within teams. Exceptional collaboration skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to overall business success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounting & Tax Manager
ValureCPA
11.2016 - Current
- Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individual and business clients, in accordance with applicable tax laws.
- Estimated tax calculations, tax planning, and other business consulting for various clients.
- Training and Teamwork: Assist staff with accounting and tax questions, as well as questions related to office policies and procedures. Seen as a leader in the firm, where other staff come when they have questions or need a decision to be made.
- Review and sign all financial statements for various clients, Tax Basis of Accounting.
- Resolve notices and letters from the IRS and LA Department of Revenue, including writing letters to authorities to request a waiver of penalties for clients.
- Represent the client during the audit with the Internal Revenue Service. Provide the IRS with the documentation and information requested for the audit. Cite tax code sections as the basis for tax deductions on the tax return under audit.
- Calculation of pass-through entity taxes for businesses, as well as the income exclusion amount for the owners’ individual income tax returns.
- Assist clients with various accounting needs, including adjusting and closing the books, financial statements, tax returns, payroll, and more. Specific knowledge of companies in marine transportation, oilfield services, gauging, and many other industries.
Staff Accountant
Charles C. Theriot Certified Public Accountants, LLC
12.2013 - 11.2016
- Prepared quarterly financial statements for various clients using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Income Tax Basis of Accounting.
- Prepared complicated tax returns for individuals and businesses, including multiple states.
- Calculated estimated tax payments, tax planning, and other various consulting services for multiple clients.
Controller
Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Managed employees in the Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables department.
- Prepared monthly closing adjustments and reports.
- Assisted with general ledger accounting, including bank reconciliations, sales tax returns, payroll tax payments, and other miscellaneous accounting tasks, as needed.
Staff Accountant
Charles C. Theriot, CPA
12.2003 - 08.2012
- Prepared payroll and sales tax returns monthly, quarterly, annually, and occasionally.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, trusts, non-profit companies, corporations, S corporations, and LLCs.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping, and adjusting journal entries for various clients, including monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepared quarterly financial statements for various clients using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, College of Business Administration
Nicholls State University
12.2003
Skills
- Tax regulation adherence
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting software proficiency
- IRS audit representation
- Client relationship management
- Collaborative team management
- Staff training and mentoring
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Analytical problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Consistent reliability
- Critical thinking
- Strong organizational abilities
- Effective communication
- Strategic decision-making
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Louisiana Society of CPAs
- Junior Auxiliary of Houma, LA Inc: Associate Member
Timeline
Senior Accounting & Tax Manager
ValureCPA
11.2016 - Current
Staff Accountant
Charles C. Theriot Certified Public Accountants, LLC
12.2013 - 11.2016
Controller
Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2013
Staff Accountant
Charles C. Theriot, CPA
12.2003 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, College of Business Administration
Nicholls State University