Our Team Members

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Linda Hartig
Office Manager

Linda started with G.E. Macdonald & Co. in October 1994. She seamlessly transitioned into Macdonald, Rand & Vollaro LLP when the Firm was founded. Before joining G.E. Macdonald & Co., Linda was a bookkeeper for Pathmark supermarket for 20 years. Linda’s vast knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping allows her to handle the most complex clients.

EDUCATION

  • SUNY Farmingdale College, Farmingdale NY

E-Mail: Linda@mrvcpa.com


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Lisa Pavone, E.A.
Senior Accountant

Lisa joined the Macdonald, Rand & Vollaro LLP team in July 2020. Before joining our team, Lisa practiced public accounting for over 10 years with local firms on Long Island, Florida, and Hawaii. Lisa has been an Enrolled Agent (EA) since 2015, which is a federal authorization to practice tax, empowered and licensed through the IRS. Lisa has experience with various tax subject focuses, such as tax planning and QuickBooks.

EDUCATION

  • Suffolk County Community College, Selden NY - Associates in Accounting

  • College at Old Westbury - Bachelor of Science in Accounting

E-Mail: Lisa@mrvcpa.com


Alexander F. Strauss, Jr.
Accounting Manager

Alex joined the accounting team with Macdonald, Rand & Vollaro LLP in the summer of 2013. Before joining our team, Alex practiced public accounting for over fifteen years with local Firms. He specializes in accounting, tax planning, and business consulting. Alex has experience with a variety of accounts expanding across a vast array of industries. One of his most coveted assets is his charisma and ability to communicate and help people from all backgrounds achieve their goals.

Alex's coming to Macdonald, Rand & Vollaro LLP represents a homecoming. He was raised in Rocky Point, where he graduated high school in 1992. Alex began his studies at Suffolk Community College in 1992. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in 1997 with his Bachelor's in Accounting.

EDUCATION

  • Suffolk Community College

  • St. Joseph's College, Patchogue New York

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 1997

E-MAIL: Alex@mrvcpa.com

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AFFILIATIONS

  • ESM Touchdown Club Treasurer

  • Extensive Training in QuickBooks


Danielle St. Louis
Senior Accountant

Danielle joined the team at Macdonald, Rand & Vollaro LLP in November 2016.  Prior to joining our team, Danielle practiced accounting for two years, where she prepared financial reporting documents through audits, reviews, and compilations.  Danielle also prepared tax returns and assisted with income tax planning.  Danielle has been a strong addition to the team.  She is detail-oriented and applies her extensive accounting and tax background to her diverse client base to provide optimal tax savings.  She is proficient in all QuickBooks applications.

EDUCATION

  • Long Island University Post, Brookville New York - Bachelor of Science in Accounting

E-MAIL: Danielle@mrvcpa.com
 


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Lauren Duffy, Accountant

Lauren joined the Macdonald, Rand & Vollaro LLP team in January 2018.  Before joining our team, Lauren worked for several years at two local accounting Firms, supporting all aspects of the firms’ operations.  Lauren has seamlessly assimilated into her firm role and provided our clients a unique customer experience.         

EDUCATION

  • SUNY College at Old Westbury, Old Westbury NY - Bachelor of Science in Accounting

  • Nassau Community College, Uniondale NY – Associate Degree in Liberal Arts

E-MAIL: Lauren@mrvcpa.com