Senior Accountant

• Dec 2019 - Present

• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.• Computes and prepares Sales & Use tax records to ensure compliance and payment requirements.• Assist with month end close and reporting to include journal entries, account reconciliation, and invoicing of direct bill accounts (Accounts Receivable).• Assists with the preparation of payroll by reviewing and assuring all team member time cards are approved. Forwards related payroll reports to the corporate office for processing. • Analysis of key volume indicators for the purpose of forecasting future labor needs to aid in departmental scheduling.• Preparation and analysis of financial statements and supplemental reporting packages.• Preparation of month-end financial review and analysis of each department's financial results including researching and summarizing variances from planned and prior year results. • Prepares Gaming, Sales, State, Federal, and Local tax returns and remits payments• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, capital forecasting, inventory, Accounts Payable and audit requests. • Preparation of monthly account reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis.• Assist with providing paperwork to internal, external, and regulatory auditors as necessary for completion of their audit/reviews.• Responsible for the retention of audit paperwork and records as required. • Daily auditing/review of Revenue Audit spreadsheets to ensure accuracy/completeness. • Others duties as deemed necessary.

Independent Travel Agent

• Dec 2018 - Present

Municipal Clerk

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

• Issue public notifications of all official activities or meetings.• Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.• Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.• Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.• Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment of training for election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.• Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed. • Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.• Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.• Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.• Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments. • Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.• Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.• Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.• Collaborate with department heads and clerical staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.• Interview clients to determine suitable deductions, exemptions and credits.

Certified Tax Professional

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2019

• Prepare individual and business tax returns. • Consult with clients on tax matters and feedback from the IRS agency. • Interview clients to determine suitable deductions, exemptions and credits.• Communicate with Internal Revenue Service to determine status of submitted returns. • Communicate with bank to process refunds. • Prepare individual and business tax returns. • Consult with clients on tax matters and feedback from the IRS agency. • Interview clients to determine suitable deductions, exemptions and credits.• Communicate with Internal Revenue Service to determine status of submitted returns. • Communicate with bank to process refunds.

Senior Property Accountant

• May 2015 - Jun 2017

• Research funding opportunities and submit applications/RFPs, along with supporting documentation to the appropriate authorities for consideration of competitive and noncompetitive opportunities.• Provide financial forecast and analysis on developing projects and oversee completion.• Interact with Managing Directors for operating efficiency of the agency• Report critical issues to Executive Director and work closely with staff to resolve them.• Researches and answers Property Managers’ questions regarding HUD Regulations, Fair Housing practices, and USDA Rural Development requirements.• Create and maintain oversight of accounting processes, checkwriting processes, and other financial processes.• Work with finance department to prepare tenant account analysis and reconciliations when tenants dispute charges to their accounts.• Interact with tenants, potential tenants, and applicants to resolve issues and offer assistance regarding financial responsibilities.• Network through consortiums and community organizations to establish partnerships, creating opportunities for more business, • Complete Multifamily Housing Project proposed and actual budget/Utility Allowance worksheets for annual funding request. • Reviews and authorize accounts payable voucher submissions for the payment of expenses.• Reviews accounts receivable agings for delinquencies, cash applications and prepaid rent application and complete ledgers.• Interact with Property Managers to reduce account receivables and bad debt. • Respond to Auditor inquiries and prepare financial statements required for auditing. • Monitor and manage cash flows and expenses. • Analyze funding requests and manage fund distributions. • Maintain accounting system to record all fund transactions. • Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Office Administrator/Payroll Accountant

• Oct 2013 - May 2015

• Process weekly payroll data from time clock • Securely manage employee personnel files, medical files, and payroll dataReconcile payroll to management reports. Conduct quarterly inventory audits.• Effectively manage benefits packages for employees• Conduct performance appraisals on employees, interacting with supervisors to negotiate fair compensation for employees • Actively recruiting new talent for company, conducting interview sessions, and facilitating skill and safety training• Perform production and labor cost analysis, making comparisons to monthly sales to develop initiatives to improve productivity, if deemed necessary• Manage conflicts between supervisors and employees to reduce employee turnover ratios.• Administer workers' compensation and health insurance

Accountant

• Mar 2004 - Sep 2006

• Prepare and post journal entries using QuickBooks software• Prepare month-end closing entries and statement of net assets and cash flow statements• Reconciled general ledger and bank accounts • Maintain vouchers and purchase orders for check run• Prepare invoices through QuickBooks system for Interagency Financial Transactions• Provide budget and cost analysis and other correspondence to Corporate office• Provide administrative support to remote Project Directors and other departments• Provide administrative support to Program Sponsors across the country• Resolved sponsor complaint regarding sponsor relations and financial support, by 65 percent • Efficiently and effectively report on funding received from Corporate Headquarters• Provide detailed monthly reports and other correspondence to Senior Accountant