Macc Kanisha Mitchell

Kanisha Mitchell, MAcc, has a range of work experience in accounting and auditing roles. Kanisha is currently employed as a Senior Project Accountant at JBG SMITH. Prior to this, they worked at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) as a Senior Assurance Associate from November 2020 to August 2021, and as an Assurance Associate from July 2018 to October 2020. Kanisha also completed an internship as an Audit Intern at KPMG from January 2018 to March 2018.

In addition to their accounting and auditing positions, Kanisha has experience in client support as an Associate Client Support Associate at ADP from August 2016 to August 2017. Kanisha also worked as an Accounting Intern at the National Institute of Aerospace from May 2014 to August 2014, where they updated the Deltek accounting system, utilized Microsoft Excel to insert formulas, filed documents, audited travel expenses, compiled rate true-up invoices, and updated Excel using income statements.

Kanisha's earlier experience includes an internship at NASA Langley Research Center from April 2013 to May 2014. During this internship, they worked in the Office of Education and collaborated with IT Security personnel, NASA mentors, partners, and managers to plan and implement the LARSS program. Kanisha also assisted with program financial information and reporting requirements and analyzed data to prepare reports.

Overall, Kanisha Mitchell brings a diverse background in accounting, auditing, client support, and program coordination to their current role as a Senior Project Accountant at JBG SMITH.

Kanisha Mitchell, MAcc, holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business (2017-2018). Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Accounting from Norfolk State University (2012-2016). Additionally, in April 2017, they earned the Fundamental Payroll Certification from Pearson VUE.