Education
Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
May 2008 Bachelor of Science in Accounting (minor Business Law)
Graduated with a 3.49 GPA
Professional Experience
Contract Employment, Greensboro, NC September 2013 -
April 2014
Robert Half International (January 2014 - April 2014)
. Corporate Staff Tax Preparer - prepared trust, gift, partnership, S-
Corp, and individual tax returns. Performed year-end write up work.
TFI Resources (September 2013 - December 2013)
. General Accountant - assisted with budget analysis, cash
reconciliation, accounts payable, and inventory count.
Bernard Robinson & Company, LLP, Greensboro, NC January 2005 -
June 2013
Staff Accountant (November 2007 - June 2013)
. Completed complex tax returns for different types of entities
including corporations, partnerships, individuals, and non-profits.
Complex returns include consolidated companies and/or multi-state
returns. Prepared property tax returns for various counties in North
Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and New York and also completed
returns for employee benefit plans.
. Initiated client contact to obtain required information to accurately
prepare tax returns.
. Advised management regarding effects of business activities on taxes,
and on strategies for minimizing tax liability.
. Specialized in tax law applied to non-profit organizations.
. Performed General Ledger accounting duties including year end journal
entries, depreciation entries, and bank account reconciliation.
. Assisted with audits of non-profit companies.
. Trained interns/entry level accountants on tax software.
. Assisted the IT department with end-user services (i.e. software
training, minor computer adjustments).
Administrative Assistant (December 2006 - November 2007)
. Processed completed returns and prepare packages for the client.
. Proofread returns for errors.
. Responsible for e-filing all returns including employee returns.
Intern/Client Services (January 2005 - December 2006)
. Prepared audit work papers and complete simple audits of affordable
housing clients.
. Prepared individual tax returns.
. Served as liaison to IRS and state departments of revenue and respond
to client's notices from such agencies.
. Prepared sales tax returns, property tax returns, and payroll tax
returns including W-3, W-2, and 1099 preparation.
Waste Management, Inc., Winston Salem, NC July 2000 -
April 2004
Assistant Credit Manager
. Processed credit applications of both individuals and businesses and
updated accounts accordingly.
. Made collection calls or sent letters to past due clients.
. Supervised 15 credit assistants.
. Assisted with month-end reconciliation.
H & R Block, High Point, NC January 1997 -
April 1999
Office Manager/Tax Preparer
. Managed office of 10 employees including scheduling, submitting
payroll information, and evaluations.
. Handled client complaints.
. Submitted weekly reports to corporate office in Greensboro, NC.
. Prepared federal, state, or local tax returns of individuals or small
businesses.
Technical Skills/Proficiencies
. Enrolled Agent Exam passed - pending certification from IRS
. Notary Public, State of North Carolina (July 29, 2013 to July 28,
2018)
. Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
Lacerte, Trust US, LaserFiche, XCM Solutions, Prosystem Suite;
Creative Solutions including Ultra Tax, Go System, and Fixed Assets;
QuickBooks, Drake; TaxCut; TurboTax; AS400; JD Edwards (One World)
Associations
Guilford College Alumni Association (GCAA)