KIM R. HOUSTON

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Wichita, Kansas 67219-1640

316-***-****

adr99e@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

ACCOUNTING/AUDITING SPECIALIST

PROFILE

Highly motivated and experienced in progressive Accounting/Auditing roles with proven expertise in leading Payroll Processing staffs in the commercial, government, and public sectors. Detail-oriented, conscientious, analytical, and diligent, a team player always on schedule, able to prioritize, and handle multiple tasks while effectively functioning within diverse business environments. A valued and collaborative team leader, always willing to contribute to successful accounting results.

Education:

Benedict College May 1986

Columbia, SC Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics/Business Administration with major in accounting.

Professional Experience:

WICHITA ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES - Wichita, KS Apr/2019 – Current

A home health agency which provides high-quality, non-medical services to improve the quality of life you and your loved ones.

BOOKKEEPER

Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to accounting software and regularly reconciling accounts.

Maintain the annual budget and chart of accounts.

Perform reconciliations of bank accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy.

Create and distribute customer invoices and ensure that receivables are collected in a timely manner.

Manage the office petty cash fund.

Maintain an organized and streamlined accounting system.

Provide administrative support to management when required.

DALAND CORPORATION - Wichita, KS Jun /2018 – Apr 2019

A member of the International Pizza Hut Franchise Holders Association. In addition, the company serves Sonic Drive-In restaurants.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Responsibilities included coding and vendor payments.

pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and charges expenses to accounts and cost centers.

General journal entries.

Accounts payable management.

THE ARNOLD GROUP - Wichita, KS Jun 2017 – May 2018

A leading human resource company in Kansas, The Arnold Group (TAG) provides a full range of employment and HR business consulting services.

BOOKKEEPER

Full bookkeeping/Accounting knowledge for all things, financial reporting, accounts payable, month end financials including lease payments, prepaids, deferred revenue calculations, depreciation/amortization and inventory adjustments utilizing QuickBooks Online.

JM NEIL ASSOCIATES, INC. - Wichita, KS Jan 2017 – Apr 2017

Provides extraordinary customer service to clients by leveraging the intellectual capital of talented employees for permanent placements, contract management and temporary services.

TAX COORDINATOR (McConnell, AFB, KS)

Prepared and taught class to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers. Managed the tax center and volunteers for McConnell AFB which included preparing, reviewing and submitting individual income tax returns. Prepared monthly reports.

LK ACCOUNTING – Valley Center, KS Aug 2016 – Jan 2017

Provides accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services.

ACCOUNTANT

Prepared individual and business income tax returns, prepared and processed payroll for various clients, processing accounts payable, prepared quarterly and annual employment and sales tax returns, bank reconciliations and prepared monthly financial statements.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE - Wichita, KS Feb 2014 –Apr 2016

The Kansas Taxation Division is responsible for administration and compliance of a variety of Kansas taxes.

AUDITOR 1

Conducted field and office audits to determine compliance with Kansas laws, rules and regulations for sales and use tax compliance audits of taxpayers conducting business in Kansas.

FOLEY INDUSTRIES, INC. - Wichita, KS Jan 2013- Feb 2014

Caterpillar dealership for Kansas and Western Missouri.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE

Process payroll, compensation records, benefit enrollments and changes utilizing ADP software.

Maintain HRIS and other employment related databases.

Complete employment verifications. Code and submit payment for benefit bills and pre-employment testing.

Prepare and send reports to executive team and managers.

INFOSYNC SERVICES - Wichita, KS Jul 2012- Jan 2013

Provides comprehensive outsourced accounting, payroll and reporting services to the multi-location restaurant industry, currently serving more than 3,400 restaurant locations.

PAYROLL/GARNISHMENT SPECIALIST

Process and maintain new and existing withholding orders such as writs and levies.

Work with vendors to remit payments timely and accurately.

Researched and resolved garnishment inquires and discrepancies received from employee and agencies to ensure garnishment accuracy with the processing of bi-weekly payrolls utilizing ADP.

LEARJET, INC. (CONTRACT) - Wichita, KS Aug 2011- Mar 2012

A global transportation company with 76 production and engineering sites in 25 countries.

PAYROLL ASSISTANT

Processed daily garnishments, writs, levies, etc.

Researched and resolved garnishment inquires and discrepancies received from employee and agencies to ensure garnishment accuracy with the processing of bi-weekly payrolls utilizing SAP.

Prepared Federal and State biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns.

Responded to IRS and multi-state tax notices.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #259 - Wichita, KS Sep 2006 –Apr 2010

The largest school district in Kansas, educating approximately 11 percent of all public school students in Kansas.

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, PAYROLL

Supervision of payroll clerks with the processing of biweekly and monthly payrolls utilizing PeopleSoft.

Preparation of Federal and State monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns, and various wage withholding requirements.

Processed workers compensation, and monthly payrolls utilizing Oracle Peoplesoft, including various wage withholding requirements.

Prepared Federal and State monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns. Responded to IRS and state tax notices.

RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT CO. (Volt Tech Services, Inc.) - Wichita, KS Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

Provider of aircraft products, services and support for government, corporate and individual customers.

PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST

Preparation of amended payroll tax returns for approximately 10 companies.

Multi-state payroll tax issues.

Act as liaison between federal and state representatives to resolve prior year tax issues.

Responding to IRS and multi-state tax notices.

LODGEWORKS – Wichita, KS Aug 1999 to Jan 2003

Corporate headquarters of two all-suite hotel brands with 55 hotels nationwide.

TAX ACCOUNTANT

Preparation of Partnership and Corporation tax returns utilizing ProSystem FX software. Preparing other tax

related tax reports such as S-Corp

elections.

Updating and linking excel worksheets for quarterly tax projections.

Responding to IRS and multi-state tax notices. Reviewing general ledgers and making tax journal entries for Executives individual tax returns. Preparing or reviewing Annual Reports and Unclaimed Property Reports.

Preparing or reviewing BE-15 information reports (issued by the US Department of Commerce).

CCH INC. – Wichita, KS Nov 1997 to Aug 1999

A leading provider of tax and business law information and software.

TAX ANALYST

Support of ProSystem FX product, forms, and instructions assigned. Interview form and government form design specifications. Product testing to ensure accuracy of tax program. Provided telephone support to clients.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – Wichita, KS Jan 1988 to Aug 1997

A division of the Treasury Department which administers and enforces the Internal Revenue laws and statutes.

INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT

Interpret and apply tax laws, regulations and court decisions to conduct independent field investigation and examination of diverse income tax returns.

Competently apply knowledge of tax law, accounting and investigative problems in a variety of complex issues.

Develop pre-examination analysis, examine books and records and prepare comprehensive examination reports used in determining tax liability.

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