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Bowman & Company is thrilled to welcome Nathalie Merhaut, CPA, to the team. Nathalie joins the firm as a Manager, working remotely from her home office in Arizona.

Nathalie brings over 10 years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in tax work and has significant experience working with high net-worth individuals, partnerships, C Corps, S Corps, and estates. Nathalie also has experience managing others, reviewing work and providing guidance and leadership.

Nathalie is a licensed CPA in both California and Arizona. She earned her Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of San Diego. Prior to joining Bowman, Nathalie worked as a Tax Manager with an Arizona firm, maintaining client relationships, reviewing work and managing staff.

Welcome to Bowman & Company, Nathalie!

Bowman & Company is pleased to welcome Jonathan Odiz, CPA, to the firm. Jonathan will be joining the Bowman team as a Senior Staff Accountant and will be working remotely from his office in Florida.

Jonathan brings five years of experience in public accounting with a focus on tax work to his new role. He has significant experience working with forms 1040, 1040NR, 1120-F, 1120-C, 1065, 990 and 5500, plus the detailed work papers for each.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to joining Bowman, Jonathan worked with a Florida firm, preparing and researching complex tax issues and utilizing his expertise in Accounting CS and QuickBooks Online.  

Welcome to the Bowman & Company team, Jonathan!

Bowman & Company is thrilled to welcome Alexandra Miranda to the team. Alexandra joins the firm as an Audit Accountant.

A graduate of California State University of Stanislaus, Alexandra earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting.

Prior to joining Bowman, Alexandra worked for the State of California in the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. In her former role as a Tax Auditor, she reviewed audit and taxpayer files, explained audit findings, and communicated with taxpayers regarding updates, findings, and requests for additional information.

Welcome to the Bowman & Company team, Alexandra!

Bowman & Company is pleased to welcome Adolfo Sequeira to the Firm. He joins the team as an Associate Accountant.

Adolfo brings over six years of accounting experience to the firm. Three of those years were spent working in public accounting as a tax preparer and staff accountant.

Before joining the Firm, Adolfo worked as a staff accountant at Teresa Johnson & Associates. He worked with a number of clients providing support for payroll, payroll taxes, bookkeeping, AP, receivables, and state and federal tax processing, as well as preparing personal and business income tax and tax extensions.

Welcome to the Bowman & Company team, Adolfo!

Bowman & Company is pleased to welcome Matthew Castro, Andres Rayo Fierros, Marc Foronda, and Allison Glasscock to their team. All four young professionals are joining the firm as staff accountants.

Matthew is currently finishing his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at California State University, Sacramento and anticipates graduating in December 2022. He has experience in the service industry and has been working at a winery and brewery as he pursues his accounting credentials.

A Dean’s List honoree, Andres is graduating this year with a Bachelor in Accounting from California State University, Stanislaus. Andres has worked in the service industry while pursuing his accounting credentials.

A recent graduate of the University of the Pacific, Marc holds a Masters of Business Administration and Accounting. He served as the Vice President of Finance for Delta Sigma Phi Professional Fraternity while pursuing his degree. Prior to joining Bowman, Marc was working as a tax assistant with Foronda Tax Services. 

A current student at California State University, Stanislaus, Allison anticipates earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting in December 2022. She has made the Dean’s List for multiple semesters while pursuing her degree. While attending school, Allison gained service industry experience, most recently while working at Bath & Body Works.

Welcome to Bowman & Company, Matthew, Andres, Marc, and Allison!

Bowman & Company extends a warm welcome to Michael Macedo, who joins the team as a Staff Accountant.

Michael brings three years of experience in accounting to the firm. Prior to joining Bowman, Michael worked as a staff accountant for a large national company. In that role, he managed general ledger accounting, including: posting payments, AP and AR responsibilities, month-end closing, inventory costing, and reconciliation.

A graduate of San Jose State University, Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

Welcome to Bowman & Company, Michael!

Bowman & Company is pleased to welcome Edgar Benitez to the team. Edgar joins the firm as a Staff Accountant.

Edgar brings seven years of accounting experience with him, including over three years in public accounting. Most recently, he served as a Senior Auditor for Lee CPA Audit Group in Sacramento.

A graduate of California State University Sacramento, Edgar holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy.

Welcome to Bowman & Company, Edgar!

Bowman & Company is pleased to announce the addition of Robert J. Miller, II. Robert joins the firm as a Supervisor with a focus in Tax and will be working remotely from his office in Ohio.

Robert brings over five years of experience in public accounting to the firm. He has specific experience with fiduciary, complex and individual income tax returns, as well as working with corporations, partnerships, and real estate clients. Robert works with clients across multiple states, including California. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio.

Prior to joining Bowman, Robert worked at Rea & Associates CPA in New Philadelphia, Ohio, where he performed technical reviews, collaborated with specialty tax groups to prepare cost segregation studies, and help train staff on return preparation.

Welcome to Bowman & Company, Robert!

Bowman & Company is pleased to announce the addition of Saif Halawa. Saif joins the firm as a Senior Staff Accountant with a focus in Tax and will be working remotely from Florida.

In addition to his enthusiastic and positive personality, Saif brings over seven years of experience in public accounting to the firm. He has significant experience working with individual income tax returns, as well as trusts, S corps, partnerships, and non-profit organizations.

Beofre joining Bowman, Saif was a Senior Tax Accountant for Miles & Thirion CPA Firm, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida, working with clients in a variety of industries.

Saif has successfully passed all four sections of the CPA exam and will soon be receiving his certification.

Welcome to Bowman & Company, Saif!