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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Prepared federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations. Created end of year adjusting journal entries and a trial balance to reference and analyze client’s financial statements.Reconciled balance sheet accounts and closed P&L statements to summary for annual tax filings.Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Created spreadsheets of periodic payments and assigned payments to proper accounts. Manually tracked and applied client checks received to specific lockbox accounts for classification.Developed and analyzed budget reports that compare periodic estimates to actual payments.Assisted with month-end close by researching missing checks and balancing lockbox accounts.Analyzed market trends and client contracts to project future revenues.

Clearwater, Fl

Assisted with ERP conversion process and A/R analysis of ongoing billing entries. Assisted IT department with data manipulation and flow-through consistency of updates between software.Posted adjusting entries in Dynamics AX as account modifications occur resulting from software conversions.Converted data from ERP system into excel for analysis of accuracy and reporting.Verification of confidential information while exemplifying professionalism and integrity.

Chamblee, Ga

Responsible for all accounts payables and receivables.Managed the financial processes and systems ensuring that there’s data integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the financial records.  Responsible for the accurate and timely monthly reporting of financial results, consistent with company accounting policies and procedures.  Ensured the adequacy and reasonableness of financial related internal controls and systems.  Provided the leadership in the development and integration of information technology into business practices, financial processes and reporting systems.  Coordinated annual audit preparation for external auditor. Analyzed and interpreted relevant information in regard to making recommendations for optimization of the business performance. Managed monthly closing and reporting.

Greater Atlanta Area

Prepared tax returns for individuals and small businesses while communicating advice to better position taxpayer for the future. Prepared bookkeeping and accounting records for business clients. Prepared monthly and quarterly payroll forms for business clients and their employees. Prepared bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance for multiple clients using QuickBooks software.

Prepared monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliation’s.Coordinated payment of invoices, processed travel and expense reimbursements. Prepared check runs and proposal responses for timely payments and contractual agreements, respectively. Posted entries to general ledger and assisted with audit preparation.Prepared ad hoc reports, tax filings, and maintenance of receivables updates.

Houston, Texas

Coordinated web based sales and payments resulting in increased sales. Received and matched inventory with proper purchase orders.Maintained physical inventory levels using cycle counts and computerized order management system.Issued purchase orders abroad to facilitate OEM sales for domestic customers.Resolved customer concerns regarding delayed orders or product inquiries.