Team

The Team at LK Strategies, LLC are professional, responsive, and engaged in assisting with delivery of your accounting, tax, and financial goals. Our Team provides various accounting, tax, and consulting services to both personal and business clients of all sizes and industry types.

Lawrence M. Knapek, CPA

Larry manages diverse types of closely held businesses, professional athletes, and individuals, with a focus on the delivery of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

Experience And Background

Larry provides tax and financial strategies, as well as accounting and consulting services for businesses, individuals, and not for profit organizations. Larry has a detailed understanding of public and private financial activities and has developed business strategies for his clients. Larry served as Assistant Commissioner for the New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Budget & Finance. He directed the financial, capital and information technology programs for the department with an annual budget of $7 billion and a staff of over 10,000.

Education And Professional Development

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member of the Capital Region Chamber
  • Member of the Task Force – The Tech Valley Civic Forum
  • Board Member –  Albany City Rocks
  • Past Board Member – Guilderland YMCA
  • Past Treasurer and Board Member for Guilderland Little League – Volunteer of the Year
  • Former Assistant Varsity Basketball & Baseball Coach at Albany Academy
  • Christian Brothers Academy Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Honorable Discharge from the United States Army National Guard

Lawrence M. Knapek, CPA
518-459-5222 Ext. 2401
lknapek@lkstrategies.com


Joseph M. Messore, MSA

Experience & Background

Joe advises small businesses, not for profit entities, and individuals. He is proficient with accounting principles and has an in-depth knowledge of taxation. Joe designs client’s accounting systems and provides guidance on tax filings.

Joe consults closely with clients on the set-up of accounting systems, data transition and input on QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. He prepares payroll and sales tax reports. He also prepares various tax returns including Corporations, Partnerships, Not for Profits, Private Foundations, Individuals and Trusts.

Education And Professional Development

  • Master of Science in Accounting, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Outside Interests

In his spare time, Joe enjoys fishing, golf, sports, and spending time with family and friends. He participates in local community service including the Schenectady City Mission and various charity events in the Capital Region.

Joseph M. Messore, MSA
518-459-5222 Ext. 2403
jmessore@lkstrategies.com


Sheila Basile, Firm Administrator

Sheila manages the day-to-day administrative functions for the firm. She performs monthly accounting reconciliations for small business clients and prepares individual personal tax returns.

Education And Professional Development

  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Framingham State University

Sheila Basile
518-459-5222 Ext. 2405
sbasile@lkstrategies.com