Karen Azzam Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas

• Full cycle bi-weekly payroll, off-cycle processing for 50+ employees• Payroll and benefit reconciliations.• Research and resolve complex payroll issues.• Manage employee expense reports ensuring staff adheres to policies.• Reconciling balance sheet accounts.• Maintaining internal controls as it relates to HR/payroll employee records and files.• Leading in system implementation. Provide internal, external accounting support.• Full cycle of Accounts Payable.

Houston, Texas

• Preparing monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.• Preparing and monitoring a grant tracking report.• Reviewing weekly A/P and expense reports, including verifying the accuracy of coding.• Reviewing monthly credit card reconciliation and charges.• Assisting with month-end reporting.• Assisting with tax filing needs, city tax and annual tax preparation form 990.• Preparation and filing of the annual Form 1099.

Bakersfield, California

• Responsible of gathering, recording and preparing revenue entries for property tax bills in California, Texas, Wyoming, Kansas and Louisiana.• Facilitating and completing month-end accounting close procedures for revenue.• Reconciling balance sheet accounts.• Responsible for severance tax exemptions for Kansas.• Working closely with land analysts to resolve royalty and interest owner inquiry. • Maintaining and reconciling monthly bank statements and clearing check process.

Bakersfield, California

Prepared federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations and S Corporations.

Bakersfield, California, United States

• Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals for different industries.• Developing and maintaining an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships.• Assisting with training and mentoring junior associates and interns on tax methodology.• Executing solid understanding of accounting principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignment.

Bakersfield, California Area

• Assisting in planning and work on multiple 401(k) audits for MHM in different industries.• Preparing federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals.• Developing tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns.• Participating in client assignments from beginning to end.

Bakersfield, California Area

• Served as a liaison between Becker and CSUB. • Educated students on the benefits on the CPA credential.• Coordinated presentation and campus events.• Distributed promotional materials to students and faculty.

Bakersfield, Ca

• Responsible of preparing federal and state taxes for individuals. • Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.

Certification, Human Resources Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: UAA University Accounting Association UAA University Accounting Association - Vice president

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Spanish Club Spanish Club - President