My Team

Barbara Zimmer

Certified Public Accountant & QuickBooks Pro Advisor

 

Barbara is not only an experienced CPA, but an accomplished businesswoman. She initially owned and operated a nursery school for 15 years—a business she launched in 1981, prior her graduation from the University of Maryland. She grew her pre-school to accommodate 60 children and employed as many as 12 people. Barbara’s drive to better understand and improve her own business led her to become a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) in 1991. 

Since earning her CPA, Barbara has been a corporate controller as well as a consultant to clients in several industries, including Construction, Manufacturing, and State & Federal Government Contracting.  In 2010, Barbara launched her current business as a sole proprietor to address the needs of individual taxpayers as well as business owners and non-profit organizations. She specializes in providing affordable services and often supports businesses not yet large enough to keep a controller and other financial advisors on staff. Barbara also engages in over 100 hours of specialized tax training each year to ensure that her clients receive the best service possible.

In the last 2 years Barbara’s practice has expanded to provide virtual office management and bookkeeping as well as estate planning services through carefully selected strategic partners. To reflect this growth she re-branded her business as B Zimmer & Company.

With this range of experience, Barbara understands the daily as well as the long-term challenges you face as you continue to grow your business. She regularly works with entrepreneurs, non-profits and business owners to:

• Prepare & file both individual and business tax returns
• Secure Lines of Credit
• Prepare for audits
• Maximize the benefits of using QuickBooks
• Select & set up new software
• Manage cash flow
• Negotiate with the IRS and state tax agencies
• Create & maintain GSA schedules for Federal Contractors

Barbara is a member of the Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, North Arundel CoC and Toast Masters of Severna Park.

barbara@bzimmercpa.com

Jodi Leathers

Office Management & Virtual Bookkeeping Services

Jodi has over 20 years’ experience in a variety of office management services, including contract management, bookkeeping, administration and human resources. Before starting her own company, Jodi also served as a CFO.

 With her extensive experience, Jodi understands a wide range of business types and their unique needs. Some of the industries she has worked with include: Information Technology, Law Firms, Construction, Physicians, Web Marketing, Consulting, and Retail.  Due to her vast experience in all phases of running companies, she is able to finely tune your company as the bookkeeping progresses and the information is provided.

 Jodi is a member in good standing of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and a valuable resource for you.

jodi@bzimmercpa.com

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Robert Jones

Federal Contracting Specialist, Former CFO and CPA

Bob helps companies prepare for contracting with the federal government, obtain lines of credit and work on their management skills as their company grows.

Patrick Nelson JD MPA

Tax Specialist

Pat holds a JD from Georgetown University’s Law Center and recently also earned a Masters in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.   Currently licenced to practice law in Texas, Pat came to Maryland specifically to work with our firm and we are please to add his brain power to our Tax Department.

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Daniel Rotondo

Payroll Specialist

With over 20 years’ experience managing retail companies as well as real estate businesses in both Maryland and New Jersey, Dan provides significant expertise in payroll processing.

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