Christopher Conte

I’m an accounting professional with three years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate finance, and bookkeeping which means I’ve worked on both the tax side of compliance and the day-to-day accounting functions that keep businesses moving.

At Ernst & Young, I gained exposure to federal, state, and local tax compliance, ASC 740 provisions, and fixed asset schedules. But my work also stretched into statutory filings, reconciliations, and collaborating with internal auditors to strengthen SOX controls and workflow documentation, experiences that gave me a stronger appreciation for how compliance, accuracy, and reporting all fit together.

Before EY, I supported a real estate firm as an Accounting Assistant, handling AP/AR, wire transfers, ACH deposits, vendor disbursements, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations. It was a setting where accuracy was critical, and I often found myself streamlining spreadsheets or rethinking processes to make financial closings faster and more reliable.

What I’ve learned from moving between environments is that accounting is never just numbers; it’s people, processes, and problem-solving. I’m recognized for being adaptable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, whether that’s untangling reconciliations, preparing reports, or working with clients and vendors.

I enjoy finding ways to make financial work more efficient, accurate, and meaningful and I’m eager to keep growing across both tax and accounting functions, bringing reliability and curiosity to every role I take on.

Versatile accounting professional with three years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate finance, and bookkeeping. Skilled in journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, fixed assets, and financial reporting, with strengths in compliance, audit support, and process improvement. Recognized for adaptability, accuracy, and building strong client and vendor relationships.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Tax Staff II ▪ Ernst & Young Jul 2023 to Aug 2025 
Delivered tax compliance and advisory services across federal, state, and local returns while supporting ASC 740 provisions. Assisted with statutory filings, journal entries, and reconciliations, and collaborated with internal auditors to document workflows and strengthen SOX compliance controls. Supported fixed asset and depreciation schedules (MACRS), strengthening reporting accuracy and compliance.
 
▪ Leveraged company tools and research archives to secure current apportionment and depreciation rates, optimized turnaround speed and accuracy, expanded technical expertise, and enhanced client deliverables with precise, up-to-date methodologies. 
▪ Guided 2-3 interns to deliver accurate, high-quality tax work by closing knowledge gaps and reinforcing processes, resulting in successful internship completion and conversion to a full-time hire for the firm.
 ▪ Streamlined tax reporting by leveraging Excel functions (PivotTables, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP) and OneSource Income Tax, enhancing data accuracy, reducing manual effort, and accelerating analysis to improve compliance efficiency and client deliverable turnaround. 
▪ Supported R&D credit calculations, Section 199A deductions, and state/local nexus analysis, strengthening SALT compliance, optimizing client tax positions, and ensuring accurate application of incentives to reduce liabilities and improve reporting. 

Accounting Assistant ▪ Arnold Peck’s Property World May 2022 to Jun 2023 
Maintained books and completed monthly/quarterly reconciliations for 20+ clients in Sage 50, preparing financial statements for CPA review and year-end filings. Conducted year-end closings and implemented Excel and file organization improvements that streamlined reconciliations, accelerated month-end closings, and improved accuracy. 
▪ Managed incoming/outgoing funds, including wire transfers, ACH deposits, invoicing, and vendor disbursements, ensuring accurate cash flow and strong banking relationships across multiple client accounts.
 ▪ Reconciled cash flow, deposits, and outstanding checks with bank statements, identifying discrepancies, strengthening internal controls, and improving financial accuracy to ensure reliable reporting while supporting SOX compliance and streamlined month- and year-end closing processes.
 ▪ Resolved payroll inaccuracy by voiding incorrect checks, issuing corrected payments, and addressing employee concerns promptly, preserving satisfaction, preventing escalation, and ensuring accurate compensation while maintaining trust in the company’s accounting processes. 
▪ Prepared journal entries and reconciled multiple subsidiary accounts, supporting monthly close, intercompany transfers, and accurate subsidiary reporting.

 Bookkeeping Assistant ▪ Arnold Peck’s Property World Aug 2021 to May 2022 
Assisted with expense tracking, income documentation, and account reconciliation in Sage 50, while maintaining quarterly financial records in Excel. Organized invoices, deposit slips, and digitized archives to strengthen reporting accuracy, streamline document access, and support efficient financial analysis. 

Social Media Manager ▪ Arnold Peck’s Property World Feb 2019 to Aug 2020 
Created and managed promotional content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X using RIPL to market real estate listings, while providing reliable tech support for office staff using Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Master of Science, Accounting ▪ Quinnipiac University (2023) 
Bachelor of Arts, Film, Television, and Media Arts ▪ Quinnipiac University (2022)