Brenda

Senior Accountant

Brenda has been with Padgett since May, 2011.

Brenda is an experienced accounting professional with a background encompassing more than twenty years in public and private sector accounting. She is skilled in payroll management, full cycle accounting through financial statement preparation and taxation.

Brenda’s career began in the banking industry, working as a retirement account specialist. She then established a small accounting and payroll business in which she provided services for several small companies. In 1993, she joined Paul P. Baker and Company, a CPA firm in Troy, as a staff accountant where she worked until 2005. During this time, she assisted in the preparation of tax returns, besides the compilation of financials and payroll reports.

She became the first controller at Michigan Neurology Associates, PC in 2006, setting up their complete in-house accounting system; she also established a system of internal financial controls and implemented an automated internet based payroll system. In 2010, Brenda sought to devote more time to her artistic endeavors and elected to return to her role as an accountant and business consultant, catering to the small business community.

In addition to her business career, Brenda has been active in the arts and crafts industry for many years, teaching classes at local art shops and selling her artwork at local venues. She currently has a gallery within the Yellow Door Artist Market in Berkley.

Brenda received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wayne State University and a Master’s degree in Professional Accountancy from Walsh College.