Qiara Burris
About Qiara Burris
Qiara Burris is a Staff Accountant at Aptive Resources, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Howard University and a Master's Degree in Accounting from George Mason University, and has previous experience with KPMG and YMCA Of Loudoun County.
Work at Aptive Resources
Qiara Burris has been employed at Aptive Resources as a Staff Accountant since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Her position involves reconciling payroll data across various federal and multi-state regulatory entities. Additionally, she oversees corporate expenses, acting as the gatekeeper for an annual budget totaling $75 million.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Prior to her current role, Qiara Burris gained valuable experience at KPMG, where she held multiple internships. In 2019, she worked as a Business Tax Services Intern for two months in Los Angeles. In 2018, she served as an Economic Valuation Services Intern, also for two months in Los Angeles. Additionally, she completed a Federal Audit Internship in 2017 for two months in Tysons Corner, Virginia. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in accounting and finance.
Education and Expertise
Qiara Burris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Howard University, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting from George Mason University in 2020. Her academic background is complemented by her technical skills, including proficiency in Excel VBA, Tableau, and Python, which enhance her capabilities in data management and analysis.
Background in Youth Counseling
Before her career in accounting, Qiara Burris worked as a Youth Counselor at the YMCA of Loudoun County from 2013 to 2015. This role involved working with young individuals, providing guidance and support, and contributing to their development. Her experience in youth counseling reflects her ability to engage with diverse groups and manage responsibilities effectively.
Achievements in Programmatic Management
Qiara Burris developed a dashboard for programmatic management that has been benchmarked by affiliates and partners, including Booz Allen Hamilton and ERPI. This achievement demonstrates her ability to create effective tools for data analysis and management, showcasing her technical skills and innovative approach to problem-solving.