Toyya D. Lewis, BAA
Ph - 786-***-****
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Investigative Risk Analyst - Victoria & Associates (Contractor) March 2016 - June 2016
oPreformed preliminary evaluation and risk assessment of vendors
oAccumulated information related vendor analysis
oConducted preliminary interviews with prospective vendors
oDocumented conclusions and findings in an evaluation report
Tax Administrator- The Berkley Group, Inc. 2007 - 2016
oScanned and filed VVV mail, correspondence and returns & payment information
oMaintained and renewed existing tax registrations and/or business licenses; obtained new business licenses for new tax authorities
oMapped and uploaded tax return forms into Access Tax Filing System
oPrepared and filed tax returns by paper and electronically (max 250)
oRequested payments and/or electronic funds transfer to pay taxes as required
oResearched new resort locations to determine new tax registration and the tax liability that applied
oMaintained and added new tax authorities; tax types, rates, resort identifications and updates to TaxAdmin System
oMaintaining tax types, rates and all changes along with applicable Resort IDs in TaxAdmin System
oRegistered tax authorities to file tax returns online
Internal Auditor - The Berkley Group, Inc
oCollected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud,
or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
oPrepared reports of findings and recommendations for management.
oEnsured compliances met with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
oInspected accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value.
oAccounted for cash on hand; payables and cancelled checks to confirm records are accurate.
oMaintained internal control systems by updating process narratives, audit programs and recommending new policies and procedures.
oCreated new audit programs based on company needs.
oCompleted special projects as assigned.
Staff Accountant - South Florida Provider Coalition April 2006 – September 2007
oResponsible for implementing/maintaining internal accounting control system
oImplemented and maintained new accounting system Financial Edge (Blackbaud)
oReconciled bank statements, accounts receivables and provider account analysis
oPrepared financial reports for CFO, board of directors, state, finance committee and state/independent auditors
oCoordinated preparation for annual budgets for the State of Florida
oAnalyzed general ledger
oAssisted and trained fiscal staff
Staff Accountant/Supervisor – Accounts Payable, Economic Opportunity Family Health Center July 2002 – April 2006
oManaged and trained accounts payable staff
oPrepared financial reports for board of directors, state and independent auditors
oMonitored accounting and cash requests to Department of Children and Family services
oReviewed all reports in accounts payable department
oReconciled bank statements and account analysis
oPrepared annual 1099 Tax forms
oPrepared monthly financial closing statements
Staff Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing, Miami, FL. September 2000 – March 2002
oReconciled of bank statements
oPrepared trial balance.
oWorked with account month end close.
oAssisted with special projects.
Staff Accountant- Security Plastics, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL. February 2000 – September 2000
oPrepared senior management cash analysis report.
oReconciled monthly bank accounts.
oResolved cash management issues with bank and internal finance departments.
oPrepared and posted monthly closing entries
Staff Accountant - Vitas Healthcare Corporation, Miami, FL. March 1997 – February 2000
oPrepared daily cash report for senior management.
oReconciled monthly bank accounts and generated cash forecast daily/monthly.
oResolved cash management issues with bank and internal finance departments.
oProcessed claims for third party Medicare payments and wired transfers.
EDUCATION
Dillard University New Orleans, LA: Bachelor of Arts in Accounting 1991
COMPUTER SKILLS
Accounting software applications: Platinum for windows, ProComm Plus, J.D. Edwards, Lotus
Microsoft Windows Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Outlook.
Financial Edge (Blackbaud) Accounting software for non-profit
QuickBooks
SPI
Timepro
MAS500
Thomas Reuters