TSAMUTALIS & COMPANY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Managing Administrator and Staff Accountant
Alison Knoller is a Managing Administrator and Staff Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Prior to joining the firm Alison worked in the retail industry for over 20 years as an office manager, administrative assistant and bookkeeper.
Ankit Sharma is a Senior Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Ankit has many years of experience in accounting and taxation.
He began his career in a small CPA firm where he developed experience in managing the day-to-day accounting, preparation and closing of books of account, payroll tax filing and compliance, sales tax compliance, and corporate and individual tax preparation.
Currently, Ankit is engaged in managing the tax preparation work for corporate, partnership, and individual clients.
Ankit has a bachelor's and a master's degree in the stream of commerce.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Senior Accountant
Atish Jain is a Senior Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Atish has several years of experience in the field of accounting and taxation.
Prior to joining the firm, Atish was an FP&A analyst and performed tasks that included monthly closure of accounts, analysis of financial statements, preparation of project reports, variance analysis, cost saving and revenue enhancement projects and feasibility/valuation studies for new ventures.
Atish currently manages a portfolio of clients in varied industries. He specializes in writeup services, monthly/annual closures of company books, and financial statement preparation.
Atish is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He also has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.
Cara Carney is an Administrator at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Cara has several years of administrative experience and is well versed and collaborative.
Cheryl Hartman is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, Cheryl held the position of Senior Accountant with a mid-sized NJ-based firm, and formerly served as Director of Operations at a healthcare company. Cheryl has over 15 years of tax experience in the public sector with a focus on tax preparation, bookkeeping, and sales tax for businesses and individuals.
Cheryl is dedicated to helping clients achieve business success by helping them establish practical and sound tax processes. Focused on tax preparation for small to medium sized businesses, as well individuals and partnerships, she is committed to delivering tax and accounting services that meet each client's unique objectives.
Cheryl is an honor's graduate of Berkley College and holds a PHR in Human Resources. In addition to her career in accounting, Cheryl is Vice President of Operations for her family's business.
Job Titles:
- Founder and Senior Managing Partner at Tsamutalis & Company, Began His Career at Merrill Lynch Where He Specialized in Foreign Securities Accounting
Chris E. Tsamutalis, founder and Senior Managing Partner at Tsamutalis & Company, began his career at Merrill Lynch where he specialized in foreign securities accounting.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accounting Manager
Dana A. Lucas is a Senior Accounting Manager at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Prior to joining the firm Dana worked in both public and private accounting where she obtained diverse knowledge in all levels of accounting and taxation. She has been with the firm since 1996.
Dana possesses a keen understanding of accounting and is highly qualified in complex areas of individual and business taxation. Her 20 years of experience extends to areas of corporate and partnership taxation, preparation of financial statements, multi-state income and sales tax issues, business advisory and general business consultation. Her attention to detail and client satisfaction is unparalleled. She is committed to staying abreast of current tax law changes at both the federal and state level and imparts that knowledge onto clientele on an ongoing basis.
Dana has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from William Paterson University. She is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of New Jersey.
David C. Starr is a Senior Partner at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. David started his career with the IRS which allowed him to gain various hands-on tax knowledge in Estate, Trust, Individual and Corporate Tax Law.
David C. Starr, CPA is a Senior Partner at Tsamutalis & Company LLC. After graduating from Saint Peter's College with a BS in Accounting, David began his career with the Internal Revenue Service as an Internal Revenue Agent gaining hands on experience and knowledge in Individual, Corporate, Trust and Estate Tax Law. Having earned his C.P.A. David spent over 20 years as a controller and CFO for a multinational corporation focusing on corporate budgets, finances, and mergers and acquisitions.
Following his time in the corporate world, David was a co-founder and managing member of Starr, Darcy and Starr pc, CPAs. David consults and sits on various not for profit and executive boards in the metropolitan area.
David is a member of the NJCPA and the AICPA.
Grace Vallone is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, Grace held the position of Senior Accountant at a small CPA firm.
Jami Farry is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Jami has over 25 years of experience in public accounting and taxation. Her area of expertise has been concentrated in individual taxation and small business, primarily in the medical and dental professions.
Jeff Miggins is a Senior Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience as a diverse generalist within CPA firms.
Job Titles:
- Staff Bookkeeper and Administrator
Lucille Iscaro is a Senior Tax Preparer at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Lucille has both public and private accounting experience as she has worked in the internal audit and finance departments of numerous companies.
Mercedes Dunn is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Mercedes has vast experience in accounting and taxation for individuals, corporations and partnerships, most specifically in the real estate, construction and banking industries.
Michael W. Hahn is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Michael began his career in a small public accounting firm where he developed his expertise in accounting and tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations across a wide range of industries.
Patrick J. Darcy is a Senior Partner at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. A graduate of Baruch College, Pat started his career with the IRS as an Internal Revenue Agent. Over nine years, Pat worked in various roles at the IRS, including as a Field Examiner, Problem Resolution Officer, Corporate and Individual Reviewer, and Review Program Manager (RPM).
After leaving the IRS, Pat started an individual accounting practice. He then co-founded Starr, Darcy & Starr pc, CPAs, where he worked as a senior member for over thirty years. Committed to continuing education, Pat has attended a myriad of seminars covering a variety of topics, including Estate and Gift Tax matters.
Pat holds his CPA license in both New Jersey and New York, and is a member of the NJCPA, NYCPA, AICPA.
Pat is very involved with community services throughout Bergen County.
Patrick J. Darcy is a Senior Partner at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. A graduate of Barnard Baruch College, Pat started his career in 1973 with the IRS as an Internal Revenue Agent and served for nine years.
Job Titles:
- Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Co
Saimah Rafiq is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Co, LLC. Saimah was employed with a small NJ-based firm and has over 10 years of tax preparation experience focusing on small business and individual tax returns.
Prior to joining the firm, Saimah was employed at Goldman Sachs Ayco as a Tax Analyst for high-net-worth individuals.
Saimah is dedicated to client satisfaction, building relationships, and delivering tax and accounting services that meet the unique needs of each client.
Saimah holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Manitoba, Canada and is a Canadian CPA.
Savina Pena is a Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Savina specializes in the preparation of individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and gift tax returns.
Socrates C. Tsamutalis is a Managing Partner at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Socrates began his career at Ernst & Young, where he specialized in financial services taxation.
Terry J. Justyna is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Terry has over 30 years of experience in the Accounting Industry and has worked in both the public and private sectors. She has extensive experience in tax return and financial statement preparation, as well as operational evaluation/performance and managerial domestic and international reporting.
Terry has a heavy concentration in the Manufacturing industry and is Six Sigma certified. Her experience ranges from small, closely held businesses, to large, publicly traded entities.
Terry graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Summa Cum Laude) with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She holds the credentials of CPA and CGMA and is a member of the NJSCPA and AICPA Societies.
Thomas J. Darcy is a Senior Tax Preparer at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. For several years he worked for the State Insurance Fund where he conducted all audits in accordance with NYCIRB and NYSIF rules, regulations, and procedures.
Venus Silva is an Administrator at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Venus Silva has over 10 years of administrative experience and is well versed and collaborative.
Xanthi C. Giusfredi is a Senior Tax Accountant at Tsamutalis & Company, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, Xanthi was employed by Rothstein Kass until the company was later acquired by KPMG.