John Helms

About John Helms

High energy, high performing professional who believes amazing things can be accomplished in a fun environment with a foundation built upon professionalism and entrepreneurship.

Experience

1. Partner at Abacus Business Consulting, Llc and Managing Partner of Abacus Cpas, Llc

   Abacus!

   Oct 2006 — Present · Springfield, MO, US

   Maintain high level of proactive client service and development of new clients. Ensure timely completion of all engagements in accordance with firm standards and policy.Sustain high level of expertise in tax, accounting service, audit, fraud examinations, and estate planning. Continuously work to stay on top of new rules and regulations in order to provide the best guidance to clients.Assist company in conservation of firm culture, completion of strategic goals, implementation of Balanced Scorecard system, and conserving brand standards while helping fellow staff members with their career development and advancement.I started employment as an intern in October 2006 and worked until March 2015. I was a Supervisor when I left in March 2015 to work at City Utilities of Springfield, MO. I worked contract work with Abacus CPAs, LLC from March 2015 until I rejoined the firm full-time in August 2016 as a Manager/Director. I became partner in January 2020.

Education

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Science

  2003 — 2007

• Missouri State University

  Masters of Accounting (MAcc)

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Businessworks
• Payroll
• Financial Accounting
• Microsoft Office
• Corporate Tax
• Budgets
• Finance
• Gaap
• Financial Reporting
• Business Consulting
• Motivational Speaking
• Public Speaking
• Financial Analysis
• Cpa
• General Ledger
• Tax Preparation
• Accounting
• Business Tax Planning
• Mas 90
• Business
• CFO/Controllership Services
• Leadership
• Auditing
• Fraud Investigations
• Tax
• Customer Service
• Financial Statements
• Microsoft Excel
• Income Tax
• Internal Controls
• New Business Formation
• Quickbooks