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JENNIFER WALKER

Terre Haute,IN

Summary

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

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Taghleef Industries Inc.
03.2021 - Current

Accountant

Kemper CPA Group, LLP
07.2020 - 02.2021

Project Accountant

THOMPSON THRIFT CONSTRUCTION, INC
08.2013 - 07.2020

Supervisor/Registered Tax Preparer

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
01.2013 - 04.2013

Primary Bookkeeper

UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE
05.2012 - 07.2012

Accounts Payable Manager

WHITE CONSTRUCTION, INC
02.2007 - 07.2009

Accounts Receivable Manager

INTERSTATE WELDING AND FABRICATION
06.2004 - 02.2006

Finance Manager

WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
10.2002 - 04.2004

General Studies

Vincennes University

Accounting And Business Management

Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
JENNIFER WALKER