Jennifer O’Connell, AFSP
phone: (817) 912-5591
fax: (817) 916-8824
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Individual, Business and Trust Income Tax Preparation
Limited IRS representation
Office Administration
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Internal Revenue Service Annual Filing Season Program participant, 2019 – present
H&R Block Certified Tax Preparer, 2017
Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Certified Intermediate Tax Preparer, 2008
American Bankers Association- Personal Banking Diploma 2008
Mrs. O’Connell is a tax preparer focused on individual taxation who has earned the AFSP designation from the IRS for the 2021 tax filing season. She also prepares partnership and trust tax returns, assists with client bookkeeping and manages the day to day operations of our office.
Prior to joining the Scharar Law Firm, Jennifer was a Tax Professional at H&R Block in Fort Worth. Her background is in retail banking and she has experience in product management, wealth management and personal trust services. Her banking experience spanned 10 years and several states as she moved frequently while her husband served in the U.S. Navy.
EDUCATION
The College of William & Mary – Bachelor of Arts in French (2003)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Ryan Place Improvement Association
Treasurer, 2019 – present
Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place home tour committee member, 2019 – present
Street Director, 2018
E. M. Daggett Elementary PTA
Executive Board 2018 – present
E. M. Daggett Middle PTA
Executive Board 2020 – present
Nonprofit bookkeeper, 2011-2013
Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Certified Intermediate Tax Preparer, 2008