Owner of an independent accounting practice and Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor, focused on accounting, accounting information systems and controls, as well as data analysis.
📍 Abingdon, Virginia · 🌐 zacharyrife.com · 📫 zdrife@liberty.edu
I'm an accountant at Intuit, Inc. and the owner of an independent accounting firm serving organizations in the Mid-Atlantic and South-Eastern Region. I hold various certifications including Intuit's Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity). My work centers on accounting, accounting information systems and controls, as well as data analysis.
My professional path bridges accounting, data analysis, and business strategy. I'm pursuing a multi-degree academic track at Liberty University culminating in a PhD in Organization and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.
Before my career in accounting, I served as a Military Police Officer in the Virginia Army National Guard. In fact, I still serve my community as a volunteer firefighter with the Hiltons VFD and as the elected Club Secretary of the Bristol Twin Cities Lions Club.
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🧾 Accountant — Intuit, Inc. · Click to expand
Supporting small business clients with bookkeeping, reconciliation, and accounting workflows through the Intuit ecosystem. Day-to-day work spans accrual and cash-basis accounting, month-end close, and advising clients on QuickBooks Online.
🏢 Owner — Independent Accounting Practice · Click to expand
Operate an independent accounting practice serving small businesses in the Tri-Cities region. Services span bookkeeping, accounting information systems setup and controls, QuickBooks implementation and cleanup, and data analysis engagements.
🪖 Military Police Officer — VAARNG · January 2013 – January 2021
Eight years of enlisted service with the Virginia Army National Guard, based in Manassas, VA. Roles emphasized operational discipline, security operations, and team leadership.
Academic roadmap — a full pathway from associate degree through doctorate, all at Liberty University.
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A[AA<br/>Psychology] --> B[BS<br/>Accounting &<br/>Data Analysis]
B --> C[MS<br/>Accounting,<br/>Financial Services]
C --> D[MBA<br/>Economics]
D --> E[PhD<br/>Organization & Management,<br/>Entrepreneurship]
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| # | Degree | Program | Institution | Status | Date |
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| 1 | A.A. | Psychology | Liberty University | 🎓 Graduated | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | B.S. | Accounting & Data Analysis | Liberty University | 📚 Graduating | May 2027 |
| 3 | M.S. | Accounting, Financial Services | Liberty University | 🚪 Matriculating | Aug 2027 |
| 4 | M.B.A. | Economics | Liberty University | 🔭 Anticipated | Aug 2028 |
| 5 | Ph.D. | Organization & Management, Entrepreneurship | Liberty University | 🔭 Anticipated | Aug 2029 |
| Credential | Status |
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| 📗 Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor | ✅ Certified |
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Bristol Twin Cities Elected Club Secretary
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Hiltons Volunteer Volunteer Firefighter
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Virginia Army Military Police Officer
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Accounting & Finance
Data & Analytics
Writing & Productivity
Domains of Focus
Accounting · Accounting Information Systems · Internal Controls
Data Analysis · Business Analytics · Applied Statistics
Small Business Advisory · Entrepreneurship · Organizational Management
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- 🇺🇸 English — Native speaker
- 🇫🇷 French
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— Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry
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