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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

● Specialize in tobacco tax compliance for small, medium or large licensed tobacco distributors● Conducted tax audits that resulted in $16 million of recouped tax revenue from underreported tax returns in 2019, and $200,000 in 2020● Collect and analyze data to ensure taxpayers are compliant with state statutes, properly filing monthly returns and paying the appropriate tobacco tax● Execute detailed reports at each audit closing for senior management● Distribute information as needed to educate taxpayers for future compliance

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

● Processed multi-state payrolls on a biweekly basis for approximately 300 employees● Answered and set up all garnishments and earnings withholdings orders● Prepared reports and check requests after each payroll to fund payroll, PTO, HSA and 401K accounts● Submitted employee contributions and initiated online payments for HSA and 401K accounts● Initiated background checks for prospective employees and notified managers of candidates eligible for hire● Set up new hires in payroll system and notified all managers for training and software access permissions● Processed all personnel changes and maintained employee files● Created custom reports for managers as requested● Responded to employment verifications

Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States

● Processed payroll and distributed payroll checks● Filed monthly/quarterly/annual tax reports and made the appropriate tax deposits● Prepared monthly recurring, adjusting and accrual journal entries● Reconciled vendor statements, researched and corrected discrepancies with vendors● Reconciled bank accounts monthly and assisted in monthly financial statement preparation● Reviewed invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to initiating payment● Prepared Board/Annual Meeting Financial Status Reports● Completed worker’s compensation and general liability insurance audits● Prepared 1099’s and W-2’s● Set up new vendors, obtained insurance certifications and W-9’s● Initiated electronic banking transactions (ACH payments and fund transfers) and electronic check deposits● Assisted with external audits

Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States

● Reviewed invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to initiating payment● Processed 3-way purchase order matching to invoices (receipt, invoice, and purchase order)● Prioritized invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms● Matched invoices to checks and distributed checks to vendors● Reconciled vendor statements, researched and corrected discrepancies● Processed expense reports, and reviewed items for accuracy and policy compliance● Daily cash verification of electronic banking transaction

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

● Prepared monthly recurring, adjusting and accrual journal entries● Processed accounts payable items, input into general ledger, prepared check requests and ACH payments,● Processed expense reports, and reviewed items for accuracy and policy compliance● Invoiced customers, followed up with past due notices, processed payments, and applied to accounts● Verified accuracy of information provided by assessors and within audit guidelines● Balanced and reconciled transactions, journal entries, and general ledger accounts● Prepared documents, schedules, and forms to support audit, budget, and forecast processes● Maintained documented procedures● Recommended and implemented process improvements using quality management tools and techniques

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

● Processed non-profit and for-profit accounting transactions using QuickBooks software● Prepared monthly recurring, adjusting and accrual journal entries● Processed payroll and distributed payroll checks● Filed monthly/quarterly/annual tax reports and made the appropriate tax deposits● Prepared 1099’s and W-2’s

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador, Beta Sigma Chi

Associate'S Degree, Accounting

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