Responsible for monthly accounting and month-end/quarter close procedures and account reconciliation for sixteen retail locations throughout the southeastern United States. Point of contact for same retail location accounting issues. Also performed reconciliation and research for third party credit accounts, collaborating across departments. Communication with retail administrative and managerial staff to solve issues and maintain daily ledger balances.

Remote contract position for 2022 busy season. Completed large volume of federal and state tax returns including multi-state, while working 100% remotely. Communicated with home office team, partners, and clients to obtain required documentation and maintained client list and follow-up procedures necessary for timely and accurate return preparation. Met all deadlines.

As staff accountant, processed individual tax returns, assisted on audit of non-profit, monthly and year end general ledger accounting including Quickbooks and Accounting CS, bookkeeping, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, sales tax, month close. Hiring partner left firm and new hire positions downsized.

As staff accountant during busy season, prepared reconciliations, client 1099s, and other year end procedures prior to tax season. During tax season (2021), prepared complex federal and state tax returns in office, and remotely during COVID pandemic, communicated with clients on various tax matters through all methods of communication including meeting with individuals and addressing concerns/questions.

Facilitated teaching and administrative staff's purchasing and receipting, following state guidelines and procedures. Responsible for staff purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, monthly payroll reports and reconciliations and deposits. Educated new staff on district and state procedures for educational funds. Forecasted local school budget.

Completed various individual income tax returns, communicated with clients regarding their results, documentation, and planning. Followed through on requesting and receiving required backup through client communications.

While attending school on full-time basis, I worked as an audit intern with Senior Auditors on small and large company audits and governmental entity audits. Assisted with various auditing procedures at client sites, while maintaining 4.0 GPA with college coursework.