John P. Jones Inc. is an Accountant based in Chicago, providing Business Accounting and Tax Services across Park Ridge, Oak Park, Cicero, Lincolnwood, Evanston, Kilbourn Park, Chicago IL.
My objective
Use my experience, education and background to guide clients and taxpayers through the challenges of complying with federal and state tax law in a satisfactory manner.
Experience
August 2011 – Present
John P. Jones, Inc.
Owner, Manager
Owner tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses locally and remotely. My clients are in real estate management, mechanical and electrical engineering, hospitality, restaurants, health care and several nonprofits. I also offer health insurance and workers compensation insurance through several professional employer organizations.
April 2009 – April 2014
Midwest Academic and Resilience Cloud Computing Consortium
Chief Compliance Officer
Performed compliance duties for a nonprofit that worked with universities and colleges to develop curriculum that would help their students move into the corporate world on graduation when they could use their education and expertise in virtual IT careers in a cloud environment.
November 2002 – April 2009
The Security Board
Chief Compliance Officer
Performed compliance duties for an engineering consulting firm that helped clients with their business continuity/disaster recovery needs. Duties included income and payroll tax preparation and reporting as well as regulatory reporting. Also assisted with the firm’s marketing and talent acquisition.
November 1998 – October 2002
Malina & Radler, Inc.
Sr. Accountant
Performed tax preparation and advisory services for a variety of individuals and small businesses.
June 1984 – October 1998
Foster & Company, PC.
Sr. Accountant
Performed tax preparation and advisory services for a variety of individuals and small businesses. Assisted owners with building and later selling the accounting practice.
Some of my highlights of Education
- Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL
- Master in Business Administration
- Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI
- Bachelor of Arts
- Quickbooks ProSeries Advisor Certified
- Also certified in Quickbooks Enterprise, Online and Point of Sale
Services by Chicago Accountant: Tax Preparation and Planning | Business Accounting | Strategic Planning | Tax Resolution Services | Retirement Planning