Self-motivated, accomplished accounting professional offering strong work ethic and determination to perform any task at hand. Adapt easily to any situation and have a strong ability to work independently. Work well under pressure with great problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Taghleef Industries Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Preparation of monthly reports including production, spending and sales
Managing prepaid accounts, and month-end accruals.
Complete monthly reconciliations in Blackline
File monthly sales/use taxes
Complete end-of-year financial audits by collaborating with various coworkers.
Prepare and process journal entries to record in SAP and maintain consistent documentation.
Process all intercompany invoices
Process accounts payable invoices as needed
Accountant
Kemper CPA Group, LLP
07.2020 - 02.2021
Preparation of tax returns with minimal direction for individuals, partnerships and corporations
Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to Quickbooks software and regularly reconciling accounts
Payroll preparation including related payroll tax deposits
Sales tax return preparation
Manage accounts payable, including paying invoices, handling payment inquiries, and maintaining vendor contact information
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns and 1099's
Project Accountant
THOMPSON THRIFT CONSTRUCTION, INC
08.2013 - 07.2020
Work directly with the Project Management team and Accounts Payable department in processing subcontractor draws for several multi-million-dollar projects
Conduct audits of subcontractor AIA pay applications and report discrepancies monthly
Keep close watch on the supplier costs on the pay applications for each subcontractor
Prepare owner billings on a monthly basis to keep positive cash flow Coordinate and complete month-end closing processes within deadlines.
Reach out to subcontractors and vendors to verify information and follow up on issues.
Prepare close-out process documentation upon project completion.
Supervisor/Registered Tax Preparer
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
01.2013 - 04.2013
Prepared federal and state tax returns for clients
Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances
Examined receipts, pay stubs and other documentation to fill out financial forms Used all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep client's taxes to a minimum
Computed taxes owed or overpaid, and complete entries on forms using Jackson Hewitt software Submitted tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service and State
Other filing and office duties as needed.
Primary Bookkeeper
UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE
05.2012 - 07.2012
General bookkeeping duties
Reconciled and balanced all bank accounts
Prepared and processed payroll prepared checks, payments and bank deposits
Managed accounts payable and receivable
Maintained relationship with bankers Authorized check signer and notary.
Accounts Payable Manager
WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC
02.2007 - 07.2009
Managed Accounts Payable Department
Maintained customer and vendor records Reconciled all invoices
Cost coding all invoices for multiple projects
Processed weekly payments to subcontractors and vendors
Ensured timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers.
Accounts Receivable Manager
INTERSTATE WELDING AND FABRICATION
06.2004 - 02.2006
Processed Accounts Receivables on AIA forms for multiple projects on a monthly basis
Maintained and monitored spreadsheets for all active projects
Processed waivers for all projects Utilized daily audit information to update aging reports
Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
Finance Manager
WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
10.2002 - 04.2004
Processed payroll, receivables and payables on a weekly basis
Processed projected monthly claims the the State for all non-profit programs
Processed 941, State and Unemployment taxes on a quarterly basis
Reconciliation of all bank accounts.
Education
General Studies
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Accounting And Business Management
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN
Skills
Detail-oriented
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office 360
Outlook
Word
Payroll
Project Management
Sage
Spreadsheets
Taxes
Timberline
Intuit QuickBooks
Bookkeeping
Superior attention to detail
Account Reconciliation
SAP Software
Affiliations
Ivy Tech State College, Terre Haute, IN
4.0 GPA
Member of Phi Theta Kappa-inducted in 2006 National Dean's List
National Honor Society