Angela Ruf

Accounting and Tax Professional with 12+ years of experience supporting individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and mission-driven entities. Extensive background in tax preparation, accounting, and financial reporting. Proven ability to partner with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, financial transparency, and sustainable operations. Actively pursuing Enrolled Agent (EA) credential; CPA educational requirements completed (150/150 credits).

Senior Tax Accountant – Remote Contract & Consulting Engagements - Multiple Firms - Remote

(2023-10 - 2026-04)

Provided high-volume tax and financial consulting support to public accounting firms and nonprofit-focused clients during critical reporting periods.

• Prepared and reviewed 500+ individual, business, and nonprofit tax filings (including Form 990), ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state regulations
• Supported organizations in meeting reporting deadlines, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving financial accuracy
• Supported full-cycle accounting activities, including bookkeeping, account reconciliations, preparation of adjusting journal entries, and other general ledger responsibilities
• Collaborated with leadership and clients to resolve complex tax and financial issues, enhancing reporting efficiency and reducing compliance risk
• Assisted with quarterly estimates, extensions, and financial planning strategies aligned with organizational goals

Senior Tax Accountant – Remote Contract & Consulting Engagements - Goldstein Tax Advisors - Remote

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

Senior Tax Accountant – Remote Contract & Consulting Engagements - TDHCD - Remote

(2025-01 - 2025-10)

Senior Tax Accountant – Remote Contract & Consulting Engagements - Provision Wealth PLLC - Remote

(2023-10 - 2024-10)

Senior Tax Associate - Huey & Associates PLLC - Bethesda, MD

(2020-10 - 2023-10)

Managed a diverse portfolio of 100+ clients including individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and mission-driven entities.

• Prepared and reviewed individual, business, nonprofit, state filings, and related compliance documentation
• Provided clients with budgeting, payroll, and bookkeeping oversight to support operational and grant requirements
• Prepared and assisted in financial statements and reports, reconciliations, W-2s, 1099s, and payroll filings

Remote Non-Profit Bookkeeper - Part Time - Women's Federation NGO - Remote

(2014-06 - 2021-01)

Maintained QuickBooks Online general ledger, monthly reconciliations, and financial statements for an international NGO.

• Supported financial planning for nonprofit programs and global initiatives
• Assisted leadership with project budgeting, including international travel and field programs in The Gambia

Tax Associate - Kemmerer & Schooley CPAs LLC - Centreville, VA

(2019-01 - 2020-10)

Prepared 200+ tax returns with direct client contact including 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120-S, 1120-S, and 990 filings.

• Conducted detailed tax research and compliance analysis for nonprofit and closely held entities
• Analyzed client data and engaged in extensive tax research to create tax projections and saving strategies
• Reviewed staff prepared returns and ensured accuracy and maximum saving potential
• Created year-end reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, fixed assets and depreciation adjustments utilizing QBO and NetSuite programs

Hospitality & Financial Manager - Lazy Dog LLC - Taupo, New Zealand

(2017-12 - 2018-12)

Managed finances, payroll, tax deposits, and bookkeeping.

• Supervised staff and supported customer service operations

Staff Accountant - Accounting & Tax Solutions - Fairfax, VA

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Provided accounting and tax services to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses.

• Processed payroll and tax deposits and bookkeeping for over 30 clients
• Utilized Ultratax, QBO, Quickbooks Desktop and excel to complete engagement tasks

Audit & Tax Intern - Owings & Co. CPA LLC - Reston, VA

(2015-01 - 2016-01)

• Audited government contractors, nonprofit organizations, and NGOs in accordance with GAAP
• Tax preparation using Drake software for 200+ sole proprietors, NGOs, and businesses

Bachelors of Science - Accounting - George Mason University

Associates of Science - Business Administration - Northern Virginia Community College