Sharon Alexander-Jenkins, CPA
salexander@orba.com
P 312.670.7444 | F 312.670.8301
Services
Overview
Sharon Alexander-Jenkins is a member of ORBA’s Accounting Services team and brings a mix of accounting and auditing experience to the firm. Sharon has performed financial audits, compliance examinations and testing of internal control procedures. She also has experience in month-end closing procedures as well.
Services
Overview
Sharon Alexander-Jenkins is a member of ORBA’s Accounting Services team and brings a mix of accounting and auditing experience to the firm. Sharon has performed financial audits, compliance examinations and testing of internal control procedures. She also has experience in month-end closing procedures as well.
Proactive
Sharon is results-oriented with tremendous team spirit. Her effective communication skills and proven record of accomplishments allow her to deliver excellent client support and service. She is an innovative problem solver and regularly exceeds expectations.
Outside of the Office
Outside of the office, Sharon enjoys collecting race medals in multiple running events throughout the city, including the annual Chicago Half Marathon. She is passionate about sharing her faith and serves as an evangelist at her church. Sharon also enjoys experiencing new restaurants throughout Chicago and loves to travel as much as she can.
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
- QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Education
- B.S., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management
Blogs
Do Not Go Phish: How To Reduce Your Risk of Cyberattacks
Phishing schemes have been a threat for years. But the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have intensified the risk, with criminals applying new twists on their approaches. Among other developments, law firms are increasingly targeted, due to their wealth of confidential information and the high value that firms place on their reputations. Of course, reputational damage […]
Newsletters
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Winter 2021
ORBA’s Law Firm Group’s Winter 2021 Newsletter counsels law firms dealing with unproductive partners and covers what firms should evaluate when considering a merger.
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Summer 2020
Our Law Firm Group’s Summer 2020 Newsletter provides steps law firms can consider for planning in a time of uncertainty and includes insight on portfolio pricing.
Client Alerts
Move Over 1099-Misc, The IRS Has Released a New 1099-Nec Form for 2020
The IRS has released a new form for the tax year 2020 – Form 1099-NEC – which you will need to become familiar with. This Client Alert will provide you with some general guidelines and resources to help you determine which form you need to file. It will also address questions that we often receive from clients.
News
ORBA Launches Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has established its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
ORBA’s Jaime Alban, CPA and Katherine Kannaby were mentioned in the media as having recently joined the firm’s Tax Group. Sharon Alexander-Jenkins and Suzy Romero were mentioned for joining the Accounting Services Department, and Scott Bell was mentioned for joining the Marketing Department. Reporting media outlets include the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, the St. Louis Business Journal, the Pittsburgh Business […]
ORBA Welcomes New Hires to Tax, Accounting Services and Marketing
CHICAGO — Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to welcome Jaime Alban, CPA and Katherine Kannaby to its Tax Group, Scott Bell to its Marketing Department, and Suzy Romero and Sharon Alexander-Jenkins to the Accounting Services Group.