Experience

Columbia CPA Group, LLC

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Virtual Staff Accountant

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Ready Player Dog

• Owner/Trainer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Games-based dog trainer offering solutions for you and your dog to live harmoniously in a way that fits with your lifestyle. Games-based dog trainer offering solutions for you and your dog to live harmoniously in a way that fits with your lifestyle.



Self-employed

• Estate Administrator

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Personal Family Member

• In Home Caregiver

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021



Kansas Housing Resources Corporation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Processes all cash receipts and grant payables. Monitors daily cash activity for reasonableness and overall accuracy. Performs second Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) approval for all HOME Investment Partnership Program and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) federal program draws. Inputs all grant payment requests setting up new grant projects, vendors, and budgets in Project Cost as needed. Prepares monthly grant status reports, which includes reconciling grant balances to the federal draw sheets, Project Cost, and general ledger balances. Performs time sensitive Housing Assistance Program (HAP) file integration and related HAP payment processing on the first business day of the month. Reviews sub-recipient single audit reports and drafts management decisions or other correspondence for CFO approval.



The McCall Pattern Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Retains all responsibilities from Staff Accountant role in addition to acquiring some manufacturing accounting responsibilities and more special accounting projects.

• Staff Accountant

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2017

  Classifies, records, and disburses accounts payable based upon internal bookkeeping procedures. Prepares payables reports prior to check disbursement and monthly accruals. Reconciles website sales to credit card and cash receivables. Performs analysis and reconciliation of accounts in preparation of journal entries to post to general ledger. Reviews company expense reports prior to reimbursement for accuracy and compliance to company policies and IRS guidelines. Compiles monthly sales data to file individual state sales tax returns. Developed and designed new processes to make accounts payable procedures more efficient through the use of advanced Excel skills and past experience.



Liberty Tax

• United States
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2009

  Managed accounts receivable and prepared payroll reports, reconciling Gross Receipts Reports (GRR) monthly. Interviewed and oversaw office personnel, maintaining legal and ethical practices. Processed tax returns for quality assurance and legal compliance before submission to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Prepared more difficult individual tax returns containing multiple schedules. Performed tax software upgrades, and trained staff in use of office computer resources. Maintained records per IRS and Texas State Comptroller requirements. Maintained light office hours independently in the off season.



Dean's Shop

• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2009

  Handle multifaceted clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management and billing) as the assistant to the office manager and owner/operator of a HVAC and electrical business. Coordinated dispatch arrangements, maintained databases, and ensured the delivery of premium service to customers. Prepared payroll reports bi-weekly as well as commission reports based upon payroll and flat rate hours earned. Quickly became a trusted assistant known for a “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and high-quality work.