PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Albert has been with the firm since 2013 and is a Manager in Cerini & Associates’ audit and consulting practice. He has more than ten years of experience providing various, audit, review, accounting and consulting services to our for-profit, nonprofit and special education clients. Albert specializes in CFR audits and assists clients in SED rate reconciliation, EO 38 disclosure reporting, updating and maintaining General Ledger systems, evaluating internal controls, and preparing monthly financial statements for internal reporting purposes. Albert’s technical knowledge and experience allows him to provide customized, tailored services to support all his clients’ needs.
Albert contributes to the industries that he serves by publishing content for Cerini & Associates’ electronic and print newsletters, website, and social media outlets. He understands the importance of being a year-round resource to his clients and keeps abreast of changing industry trends, government regulations, and accounting pronouncements and keeps his clients informed.
In addition, Albert is also involved with the firm’s marketing and development efforts where he frequently participates in recruitment activities and educational seminars.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Nonprofit audits
- Special education audits
- Systems testing and analysis
- Internal audit and claims audit functions
- Recommendations on improvements to internal controls
- Accounting Assistance
- CFR preparation and analysis
- SED rate planning
- Waiver requests and rate repeals
- Assistance with government audits
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Outsourced controller services
- 990 preparation
KEY CLIENTS:
- Special Education
- Nonprofit
- Healthcare
- School Districts
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- The InterAgency Council – Finance Committee
- Coalition of Children with Special Needs
- Agencies for Children’s Therapeutic Services
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Recipient of the 2016 Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Young Professional “30 Under 30″ Award
EDUCATION:
Albert graduated from Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus with a B.S. in Accounting.
