Tara Pace
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Mobile, Al 36608
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting
University of South Alabama – Mobile, Al December 2010
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Accounting Information Systems
Financial Accounting and Advanced Financial Accounting
Auditing
Taxation of Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations
Cost Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tax Preparer
SaveFirst Tax Program Volunteer – Mobile, Al Spring 2008
Prepared individual tax returns for local community
Reviewed financial records and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare return
Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances
Consulted tax law handbooks to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns
Implemented appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep client tax liability to a minimum
Program Director
ATA Martial Arts – Mobile, Al August 2008-Present
Responsible for daily office operations
Consistently meet or exceed monthly financial goals
Provide customer service including conflict management, rapport building, and negotiation of expectations
Inventory control including purchasing and display responsibilities
Troubleshoot in a fast paced environment
Office Clerk/Receptionist
Fontaine Trailer Company – Haleyville, Al May 2003-May 2004
Gained experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Data
Entry
Assisted with year-end inventory counts and reconciliations
Organized and filed important company documents
Performed receptionist duties including multi-tasking on multiple
telecommunication boards
Frequently received additional responsibilities by management
SKILLS / INVOLVEMENT
TaxCut Software
Peachtree Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Alpha Delta Pi Alumni – UA
American Taekwondo Association – 1st Degree Black Belt