• Manage month-end close process for all inventory related general ledger accounts and research variances. • Create accruals, recurring, reversing, adjusting, and reclassing journal entries for various GL accounts. • Reconcile and post daily inventory transactions into accounting system timely and researching discrepancies.• Manage merchant and clients credits as related to inventory, research credit errors, and fix GLs accordingly. • Manage vendor credits related to returned merchandise for proper accounting of inventory. • Assist with internal/external audits with preparations, provide documentation, and inventory counts. • Developed Standard Operating Procedure documents for various processes in the Accounting Department. • Assist with multi-state Sales and Use Tax audits, manage client exemptions via Avalara, and sales tax refunds.

• Manage payroll for over 500 employees for the largest department in the Health System.• Conduct audits of electronic timesheets, recognize potential issues and coordinate corrections.• Hold internal classes to teach Managers and Supervisors on how to use time reporting system.• Enter funding changes in PeopleSoft ensuring accuracy and interfacing to payroll system. • Collaborate with Finance to ensure correct funding accounts are credited and HR with new hires and termination procedures. • Conduct payroll reconciliations and create journal entries to fix errors identified during audits.• Calculate faculty leave time using fund accounting principles to post in payroll.• Construct monthly/quarterly leave reports to CAO, Managers, and Supervisors.• Interpret union contracts and ensure accordance to employee compensation and benefits. • Attend staff development courses to develop skills and knowledge in MS Excel, Human Resources, and financial systems.

• A/P - Processed invoices for over 50 vendors, purchasing activities, and expense allocations.• A/R - Invoiced 60 clients totaling over $80,000 on a monthly basis and reviewed aging reports.• Payroll - Managed all semi monthly payroll functions for over 100 employees in 5 states.• Billing - Monthly billing of funding sources including school districts, insurance companies, and private clients.

• Prepared moderate to complex Federal and State income tax returns for low-income families.• Successfully completed the Basic and Intermediate online tax training program. • Increased knowledge of Federal and State tax laws and TaxWise tax software. • Advised clients on current tax options and future tax planning in a friendly and efficient manner.• Applied real world tax accounting practices learned through college course, Federal Tax Accounting.

• Developed the Special Order Program increasing monthly department sales by $3000.• Trained and supervised 5 employees in a fast-paced retail environment. • Received Customer Service of the Year for 2007-2008 for going above and beyond job duties. • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and created purchase orders in absence of Department Manager.• Participated and trained employees on hardware and software use during quarterly inventory.• Generated sales reports to assist department buyers in optimal inventory levels.