Manager II, Tax Department
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, 2014
- Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in the State of Louisiana
- Continuing Professional Education of 40 to 60 hours per year
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
Significant Career Experience
Lesley has over a decade of experience in public accounting, primarily in tax.
She assists clients in a wide variety of industries and particularly enjoys helping clients to succeed by assisting with tax planning strategies and initial filings for new businesses.
Lesley’s primary responsibilities include:
- Preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for C- and S- corporations, partnerships, individuals, estates and trusts, and nonprofits
- IRS and state/local tax notice resolution
- Payroll tax filing compliance
- Year-end tax planning
- Multi-state tax return preparation, review, and compliance
- Assisting new staff with tax software and return preparation