Phyllis Spears

**** ************ ****, **, *******, GA 30316 H: 404-***-**** C: 404-***-**** E: ac7utg@r.postjobfree.com Professional Profile

Tax Accountant consistently recognized for a strong work ethic and exceeding expectations. Confident decision-maker with strict attention to detail and knack for working well under pressure. Seeking to bring a long history of exceptional work to a dynamic accountancy firm. 18 years of tax accounting and experience. Excellent knowledge of databases, Visual Basic. Adept at using software to improve efficiency and transform data into useable information. Qualifications

Tax expertise

Federal and state tax regulations

Record-keeping

Microsoft applications

Excellent writing skills

Research support

Analytical skills

Time management

Relationship building

Computer proficient

Client-focused

Training and development

Time management skills

Relevant Experience

Successfully transitioned company from use of paper time sheets to an automated payroll system within 1 year. Transitioned bookkeeping function from external to in-house to increase efficiency and lower cost. Training:

Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams to ensure smooth adoption of new programs. Completed training on-time and under-budget.

Counseling

Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with leaders and business owners to reach solutions. Protective Services

Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual. Business Development

Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in 25% revenue growth. Experience

CEO/PRACTITIONER 01/1997 to Current

Epiphany Financial Services, Inc - Atlanta, GA

Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties.Managed accounts payable for an organization of 10 personnel daily . Monitored banking transactions. Maintained annual and monthly budgets Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholdings. Managed company tax payments for an organization with

$498,000 in annual revenue. Prepared and maintained support documentation. Prepared and filed personal and business returns and quarterly ui reports, telecommunications tax returns, gross receipts returns, annual reports and other miscellaneous filings.

Identified "bottlenecks" and implemented new and improved processes and policies.Boosted company efficiency and customer satisfaction by streamlining processes deemed inefficient. Education

Beulah Heights University - Atlanta, GA, USA Bachelor of Arts Biblical Education/Ministerial Leadership, 2004

Interdenominational Theological Center - Atlanta, GA, USA Master of Arts Pastoral Care and Counselling, 2016

Coursework includes Corporate and International Finance. Member of Christian International Business Network. Coursework includes Wealth Management. Personal Income Tax and Business Planning, along with Church and Parachurch Ministry Planning. Continuing Education units maintained for all facets of personal and business income tax preparation.

Affiliations

NSA, NATP, NSTP and CIBN

Consistent Continuing Education with IRS Forums and testing.

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