I handle the entire accounting process

Researched and created customer list with applicable sales tax rates for both manufacturing and general sales tax. Sorted customer list using various queries such as by state, by county, by sales tax rate. Updated sales tax rates, classes and authorities in Sage ACCPac ERP accounting software system for over 2,700 customers in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama for sales tax.Input more than 1700 customer addresses and vehicle identification into GeoTab GPS fleet tracking software.● Revised the way tax classes was set up in ACCPac ERP. Reduced the time to process the sales tax returns from two days to under two hours.

Managed the accounting cycle using GAAP principles for a multi-state multi-division company. Reviewed monthly divisional balance sheets and divisional income statements with financial department. Reviewed, maintained and reconciled balance sheet accounts. Prepared monthly balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements. Performed balance sheet, income statement and cash flow analysis. Created, entered and posted adjusting journal entries including complex accruals. Prepared interstate fuel credit and property tax returns. Maintained both vendor and fixed asset databases. Wrote various Excel spreadsheets for project tracking, bidding projects, expense reporting, payroll reports, purchase order management and inventory tracking.● Provided extensive FedEx shipping training and utilized much less expensive shipping routes to both reduce shipping cost by 30% and improve shipping time

Involved in all functions including management of the accounting cycle using GAAP principles for a multi-state multi-division company. Functions included accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset management, vendor database management, month end closing, account reconciliations, expense reporting, sales tax filings, property tax filings, and bank reconciliations. Coordinated month-end close with operations and staff. Assisted in the implementation of new consolidated reports using query based macros.● Created the vehicle tracking spreadsheet to coordinate maintenance due and to track both price per mile and miles per gallon

Involved in all functions of the accounting cycle, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, month end closing and bank reconciliations for various accounts Prepared monthly reports and budget analysis including pro forma financial statementsImplemented various macros into excel spreadsheets to improve efficiencyResearched various product costs to ensure best pricing including setting up par values for various businesses and managed ordering and receivingInvestigated budget variances and implemented improved business processes such as daily inventory countsDemonstrated a strong commitment to deadlines; assisted co-workers and worked extra hours when needed

Prepared tax returns for individuals including complex returns with several schedules. Completed payroll forms such as W-2s, W-3s and 1099s. Responsible for preparing income tax returns of both business firms and individuals. Calculated sales tax returns and depreciation expense for tax reports. Answered client questions regarding tax codes, deductions and investment strategies to minimize their taxes per tax laws. Completed international tax forms and schedules, including Canadian tax forms and form 1116.● Managed transition of clients asset databases from Prosystems to Sage FAS accounting software