Stephanie Thompson

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Tyler, TX 75701

903-***-**** Cell/903-***-**** Home

abldsz@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic and versatile CPA candidate with solid analytical skills and financial knowledge as

well as a dedication to results offers over 16 years of bookkeeping and creative problem

solving experience.

EDUCATION

University Of Texas at Tyler Tyler Junior College

AA Accounting (2007)

BBA in Accounting 3.7GPA (2010)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Veteran bookkeeper

• Capacity to work independently with

• Capable utilization of GAAP and FASB

limited supervision

standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail and

• Superior application of accounting

prioritize multiple tasks

principles and cash flow concepts

• Strong analytical and problem solving

• Excellent communication skills

skill

EXPERIENCE

May 2010 – Present

Temp Accounting

Snelling Personnel Services - Distant Lands Coffee

Tyler, TX

• Analysis projects incorporating the research of alternative products and processes for

potential cost saving and improvement in efficiency of processes.

• Contact vendors for supply pricing, payment terms, and volume parameters to validate

various scenarios that would best benefit the organization.

January 2010 – April 2010

Tax Preparer - Internship

Liberty Tax Service

Tyler, TX

• Exceptional knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes and publications to prepare tax

returns and make sure that clients do not pay unnecessary taxes

• Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic,

data entry, and procedures.

• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and

complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses

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and allowances.

• Prepare and assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small

businesses.

Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures in

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order to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.

• Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.

• Consult tax law handbooks and bulletins in order to determine procedures for preparation of

atypical returns.

• Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice in order to ensure correct tax form

completion.

April 2002 – July 2008

Accounts Payable Manager

Posado’s Cafe

Tyler, TX

• Provided complete accounting support and solutions for several established retail food

locations

• Verified that all Accounting Policies were being followed including keeping formal records

of authorized signatures.

• Assisted in the development of Purchasing and General Accounting Policies and procedures

as well as identified “best practices” in order to streamline the entire procurement process.

• Maintained vendor W9's on all vendors and performed the annual 1099 reporting.

• Audited, verified and reviewed invoices including auditing for sales tax and/or use tax

liabilities.

• Processed invoices, expense reports and contract payments.

• Documented productivity, and looked for areas of improvement.

• Reconciled credit card statements against bank statements and coordinated customer

inquiries and disputes.

• Reconciled weekly bank statements for five high volume accounts with less than 1% error

ratio.

• Highly involved with vendor relationships and took part in daily communications with

restaurants and to further streamline the payable purchase order match process.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

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Great Plains Microsoft Office (All Versions)

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Excel Lacerte Tax Software

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QuickBooks Pro General SAP knowledge

AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

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American Institute of Professional Beta Alpha Psi

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Bookkeepers AICPA

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Texas Society of Certified Public President’s List (Consistently)

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Accountants Dean’s List (Consistently)

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