Mhelissa Capati
About Mhelissa Capati
Mhelissa Capati is a Senior Accountant at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she manages partner compensation for over 700 attorneys and provides decision support in tax and payroll matters. She has a background in accounting with experience at various firms, including Oceana and Dow Lohnes PLLC.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Mhelissa Capati has been employed at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP as a Senior Accountant since 2016. In this role, she manages partner compensation for over 700 current and former attorneys. Her responsibilities include utilizing the Aderant accounting system to record monthly payroll and partner distribution journal entries. She also maintains depreciation and amortization schedules for firm acquisitions using Sage Fixed Assets software. Additionally, she provides decision support to the Director of Tax and Payroll by developing and analyzing tax alternatives.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Mhelissa Capati worked as a Revenue Accountant at Oceana from 2014 to 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also gained experience as a Junior Staff Accountant at Dow Lohnes PLLC from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to her expertise in accounting practices and financial management.
Education and Expertise
Mhelissa Capati earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from Towson University, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended Prince George's Community College from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in accounting and financial analysis.
Accounting Responsibilities
In her current role, Mhelissa Capati analyzes and reconciles 15 balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, addressing any discrepancies that arise. She also assists in preparing various tax filings, including sales and use tax, personal property tax, and partnership returns. Her work ensures compliance with financial regulations and supports the overall financial health of the firm.