Alicia N. James, MBA

**** ******** *****, *******, ** 30032 ● Cell: 404-***-**** ● acrzjm@r.postjobfree.com

Results driven accounting professional with experience in sales and property tax compliance and analysis, reporting, audit and exemption certificate management. Self starter and can work as a team member to fulfill company objectives. Actively contributes to collaborative team environments and welcomes increasing responsibilities as well as opportunities for professional development. Skilled in the following areas:

Sales and Use Tax Property Tax Monthly Reconciliations

Tax Rate Research Multistate Tax Audits Exposure to VAT Tax

Accounts Payable Exemption Certificate Mgmt Tax Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experis Finance, Sandy Springs, GA Nov 2014-present

TAX CONSULTANT

Responsible for assisting the Sales and Use Tax Engagement Manager in researching the taxability of services and products.

Timely and accurately prepares the business personal property tax renditions including the preparation of fixed asset work papers, data analysis and reviewing jurisdictional rules for compliance.

Assist the Sales and Use Tax Engagement manager and other tax professionals with the tax decision matrices for clients.

Analyze and organize unclaimed property financial data received from the client via SharePoint to identify areas of potential noncompliance

Responsible for making sure all tax supporting documentation is collected, organized and maintained on the tax shared drive for easy retrieval.

Assist Engagement Managers with special projects as needed.

Interactive Communications International (InComm), Atlanta, GA Aug 2013-Sept 2014

SALES AND PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNTANT

Coordinates the timely filing for all monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual returns for sales and use, property, gross receipts, telecommunications, utilities and Canadian QST/GST/HST tax.

Independently reconciled sales tax accrual G/L accounts by the company’s separate entities on a monthly basis.

Responsible for assisting external auditors when facing sales and use tax audits by compiling requested information from accounts payable, accounts receivable, G/L accounts, IT and other staff with tax related matters to minimize tax liabilities.

Organized the Resale / Exemption certificate program to help improve audit compliance.

Served as the direct report for questions, concerns and issues with sales and use tax exemption.

Ensured the sales and property state tax calendars are updated timely and properly.

Responsible for researching and resolving delinquent account issues with the state with the assistance of the Accounts Payable and Treasury departments.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Nov 2010-Aug 2013

Prepares and processes invoices and check requests and customer refunds on a weekly basis totaling over $3 million dollars in accounts payables.

Reviews all accounts payables invoices for accuracy in coding, signature approvals and appropriate backup documentation.

Creates and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Ensure all invoices are entered, current, and are stored in the accounting filing system.

Effectively communicates with account managers, executive management and vendors regarding status of payments, process changes within the department and additional information needed to process payments.

Responsible for the accruing of invoices in order to help identify the company’s current financial condition.

Responsible for account reconciliations of outstanding invoices.

Miles Properties, Atlanta, GA Sept 2008-Oct 2010

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Responsible for high volume, full cycle accounts payable including batching, coding, check processing and posting to the general ledger for 25 properties with a total of 6000 units.

Verified and posted batches submitted by property managers for mathematical accuracy and proper coding.

Responsible for monthly reconciliation of utility and vendor accounts.

Created, maintained and updated new vendor files by obtaining required information including W-9’s and insurance forms.

Coordinated processed for property sales including transfer of all telecommunication and utility accounts.

Processed and prepared check requests for weekly check runs.

Corresponded with property managers, regional vice presidents, vendors and utility companies regarding status of payments.

Quarterly reconciliation of returned vendor and applicant refund checks.

Alliance Residential Company, Atlanta, GA Mar 2008-Aug 2008

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE

Coded and entered invoices into accounts payable system to ensure timely payments and maintain solid vendor relations

Responsible for setting up vendors into the system

Handled inquiries from vendors and internal personnel regarding A/P matters

Maintained the client billing spreadsheets and data entry in excel

Performed basic computations to confirm proper amounts are paid

Reconciled vendor account statements on a regular basis and followed up on outstanding invoices or unapplied payments as necessary.

Matched invoices with matching purchase orders

Maintained vendor files

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Applications including Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups). Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Tax Software – CCH Tax Research Software, Property Tax – PTMS

Oracle R12

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, December 2012

Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

University of West Georgia May 2005

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Carrollton, GA

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