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West Fargo, Nd, Us

I maintain, organize, and provide weekly reporting of significant financial data. Help to make determinations using factual and sound data. Preform a number of managerial tasks to include accounts receivables, accounts payables, budget forecasting, adjusting entries, and tracking cash flow. Manage the IT Finance and Accounting technologies to include implementation and training. Primarily geared toward profit maximization and account specific budget forecasting.- Daily Accounting Functions and Weekly Reporting- Payroll Specialist and Accounts Payable Processing- Data Quality, Security, and PCI Compliance Trainer- Use my Accounting Knowledge to Help Grow and Foster a Successful Business Environment- Equipment Cost Accounting Functions and Accounts Receivables Controller- State and Federal Tax Payment Coordinator- Finance and Accounting IT Manager

Gallatin, Tn, Us

Provides Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Performs Professional Auditing of Routine Difficulty for Sales & Use/Miscellaneous Tax Refund Claims • Gathers Evidence for Refund Claims in Accordance with State Auditing Requirements • Customized Financial Reporting per Client's Needs • Digitization/Documentation ServicesAside from routine bookkeeping and accounting functions, my services include the auditing of indirect tax transactions for businesses and assisting in the claiming/processing of state tax refunds, or tax credits, per the result of any audit findings. I also provide digitization, organization, and reports of invoices per filing period. I specialize in filing Sales and Use Tax Claim for Refunds and have direct experience with multiple Revenue Departments.

Us

My main objective as a Tax Auditor is to review and determine the sales & use/miscellaneous tax liabilities owed by the Department of Revenue to its taxpayers. Taxpayers submit refund claims to the Department of Revenue with a basis for claim and supporting documentation. I review this information for completeness and determine the tax liability to refund, or if additional financial supporting documents are needed. Furthermore, I am responsible for direct contact with the taxpayer and generating transparent instructions regarding the claim for refund process and the associated tax laws and regulations established by the Commissioner’s Office. • I use my ability to analyze financial documents to determine the accuracy of information in claim for refund packets.• Utilize accounting information software to audit financial records, make line adjustments and generate refund credits.• Maintain accounting and tax databases for accurate reporting to leadership.• Employ customer service techniques when communicating complicated tax regulations and explaining any additional refund packet requirements.• Generate professional communications across all media types.• Use technology to leverage process improvements and proactively secure sensitive information.

Goodlettsville, Tn, Us

As a Tax-Licensing Specialist my scope of responsibility rapidly increased due to my strong work ethic and advanced technical and problem-solving abilities. Using technology to leverage process improvements, I create and drive profitable sales growth. The tax-licensing department is the foundation of Dollar General for which all other processes can build from. We ensure the accuracy of addresses and communicate these findings to various departments throughout the Store Support Center and operators in the field. My current scope of responsibility includes the licensing (business, alcohol, food permit, and pharmacy licenses) for over 700 stores in Georgia and over 90 stores in Arizona.• Achieved a year with no stop-sales for Georgia Alcohol Licensing renewals• Served as a leader for a focus group establishing closed store processes• Assisted peers with resolving technical and licensing complications• Participated in a retainer audit, saving the company over $10,000 in double payments• Maintained a 30% increase in Georgia Alcohol Licenses• Successfully re-initiated Alcohol Licensing for Arizona• Maintain accurate records regarding licensing, real, and personal property payments through the licensing database and personal property tax system

Initially hired as a front-end cashier, I rapidly proved my abilities in customer service and leadership. Numerous recognitions were awarded to me for superior metrics ratings regarding speed of checkout, customer service skills, and rewards program sign-ups. I was offered to train as a Front-End Bookkeeper and was soon after rewarded a permanent position with the Kroger Corporation. My scope of responsibilities included daily reconciliation and reporting of my store’s financial information from the previous day’s business. Including (but not limited to): cash accounts, credit and debit accounts, and a variety of other negotiable item accounts.• Awarded numerous recognition for superior performance in metric ratings• Maintained accurate financial records throughout my time at Fred Meyer• Continually generated superior financial reports, helping to earn my store superior performance ratings during annual reviews• Decreased shrink using proper corrective actions for operator’s whose over/short variances continually exceeded acceptable limits

Chicago, Il, Us

Starting as a part-time customer service representative, I was quickly promoted to a full-time lead for the front-end customer service area. My responsibilities included processing customer transactions and up-selling the different rewards and credit card programs offered by Sears. Continual recognition earned me a spot as a second in-charge for the electronics department as a full-time salesperson. Using the techniques provided by Sears, I successfully drove profitable sales, earning myself a nice amount of money in commission every week.•Implemented superior customer service skills and earned numerous recognition for superior performance•Studied and proactively improved on sales techniques established by Sears to earn a healthy amount of commission every week•Responsible for the accurate reporting of cash and credit sales by means of financial reports to upper management•Responsible for training of new hires and retraining of those who did not meet metrics on a monthly basis

Registered and trained through the Lincoln County DSO/Department of Senior Services, my scope of responsibilities included the in-home care for disabled persons who are registered with the Lincoln County DSO. Duties included the personal grooming, medication management, appointment management, house cleaning, food preparation, and trusted friend for disabled individuals with a wide variety of physical disabilities. This was a very challenging position, but extremely rewarding on a personally emotional level.•Trained in many different medical and emotionally supporting tasks•Extreme use of time-management skills•Trusted confidant to many disabled seniors whose lives were drastically changed due to their physical limitations•This was a great learning experience and a tremendously challenging position with multiple extremely crucial tasks

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting

Associate’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General