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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee

Prepared and review corporations, partnerships, trusts, estate, and individuals tax returns. Prepared and reviewed amended returns. Conduct tax research for unusual situations. Handled routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financials and tax return completion. Developed business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations. Scheduled… Show more Prepared and review corporations, partnerships, trusts, estate, and individuals tax returns. Prepared and reviewed amended returns. Conduct tax research for unusual situations. Handled routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financials and tax return completion. Developed business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations. Scheduled appointments with clients, interview clients, assemble information and preparation of federal, state and local returns. Show less

Served as the Fiscal Technician II for the Controller’s Office. Coordinated and monitored payments to vendors against purchase orders value over $5,000 in value relating to equipment purchases, rentals and maintenance agreements ensuring timely payments to over thousands of university vendors. Communicated with buyers, departmental personnel and vendors on a wide range of Account Payable issues to provide solutions, verify terms of purchase orders and strictly adhere to requirements as… Show more Served as the Fiscal Technician II for the Controller’s Office. Coordinated and monitored payments to vendors against purchase orders value over $5,000 in value relating to equipment purchases, rentals and maintenance agreements ensuring timely payments to over thousands of university vendors. Communicated with buyers, departmental personnel and vendors on a wide range of Account Payable issues to provide solutions, verify terms of purchase orders and strictly adhere to requirements as specified within the purchase order. Secured on average 700 authorized approvals prior to processing payment. Review Direct Expenditure Vouchers for proper expenditure classifications, proper supporting documentation, taxation and compliance with A/P policies and procedures. Matched over 300 pieces of incoming mail to the appropriate purchase order and maintain filing system. Provided follow-up regarding receipt, approval, purchase order increases. Analyzed outstanding purchase orders to determine the status of the order for over thousands of vendors. Organized source work for all outstanding voucher payable at the close of the fiscal year. In turn, at the beginning of the new fiscal year, created files for new commitments and closed blanket purchase orders that have expired. Show less

Served as the Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II in the International Tax department of the Controller’s Office. Processed all international purchase orders, travel reimbursement and direct expenditure vouchers in compliance with Internal Revenue Service tax laws. Collaborated with the International Student Office and the Office of Immigration Support regarding newly hired and contract international employee to determine their treaty and FICA eligibility for a population of 2,000. Analyzed tax… Show more Served as the Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II in the International Tax department of the Controller’s Office. Processed all international purchase orders, travel reimbursement and direct expenditure vouchers in compliance with Internal Revenue Service tax laws. Collaborated with the International Student Office and the Office of Immigration Support regarding newly hired and contract international employee to determine their treaty and FICA eligibility for a population of 2,000. Analyzed tax information and reviewed scholarship overage checks issued to foreign students. Provided periodic tax training sessions for the international faculty, staff and students population on campus. Developed and refined policies and assisted departments to maintain compliance on treaties and tax laws. Show less

Served as the Assistant Finance Director for the entire school district which consisted of 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school and 1 career center. Supervised 14 personnel providing their training, morale, health, welfare and professional development. Provided leadership for the department inclusive to grants, administration, accounting, finance, budgeting receivables, payables and payroll. Assisted in the development and execution of a $54 million budget guidelines… Show more Served as the Assistant Finance Director for the entire school district which consisted of 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school and 1 career center. Supervised 14 personnel providing their training, morale, health, welfare and professional development. Provided leadership for the department inclusive to grants, administration, accounting, finance, budgeting receivables, payables and payroll. Assisted in the development and execution of a $54 million budget guidelines, preparation and review. Developed and produced monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as required under general accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Processed $54 million in revenue for all funds and prepared necessary reports for Superintendent and Board of Trustee. Requested funds from fund agencies and allocated them appropriately. Reconciled liability accounts, federal projects and EIA funds to the general the ledger. Prepared retirement reports, Federal and SC withholding tax returns and contribution and wage reports. Maintained bank and designated account reconciliations. Reviewed and processed journal entries. Show less

Served as an Accountant in the Finance Department for Companion Life a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Processed journal entries and prepared general account reconciliations for 25 general ledger accounts. Maintained electronic files for calculation of monthly reinsurance reports. Prepared over 500 vendor and commission payments for disbursement and daily deposits. Assisted with preparation and publication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.… Show more Served as an Accountant in the Finance Department for Companion Life a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Processed journal entries and prepared general account reconciliations for 25 general ledger accounts. Maintained electronic files for calculation of monthly reinsurance reports. Prepared over 500 vendor and commission payments for disbursement and daily deposits. Assisted with preparation and publication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Prepared annual tax and fee returns for each state a line of business product was sold. Coordinated with internal and external auditors to maintain compliance on audit requirements. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General