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California, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Audit accounting, operational and statistical data of various departments, divisions, and locations to verify accuracy. Audit the activities of various departments for compliance with plans, policies and procedures prescribed by management. Assist in drafting reports on the results of audits and recommend improvements in policies and procedures.Audit accounting records of contractors regarding agreements where the company is a party of interest.Conduct follow-up reviews and perform testing to ensure audit issues are addressed and corrected.

Performed various accounts payable functions, including payment processing, approve and review transactions and reconciliation.Proactively worked with management to resolve accounts payable issues.

· Brought in more than $300,000 for the state within a six-month period by performing sales and use tax audits.· Determined the correctness of taxpayers' sales and use tax by examining financial records and tracing receipts to source documents.· Responded to inquiries from taxpayers, accountants, and attorneys on tax issues and the status of audits.

Audited more than nine companies, including Avery Dennison, Toyota, Kroger, and JP Morgan Chase.Identified and corrected major accounting errors in areas such as fixed assets and internal audit controls.Coordinated and performed more than a dozen inventory observations a year.Analyzed the account payables, account receivables, and bank reconciliations for accuracy.Maintained contact with clients to coordinate audits and ensure timely completion.

· Filed more than 30 state and local taxes for Macy’s bridal groups using InSource tax software.· Communicated frequently with the IRS to protest assessments on withholding and unemployment accounts.· Researched state and city tax law to determine applicable rules and procedures.

· Filed income taxes for individuals and local business owners.· Handled confidential paperwork and prepared bank reconciliations weekly.· Calculated payroll for more than five local companies, including City Dash and Mulch-No-More.