Accountant in Kannapolis, North Carolina

Are you needing help keeping up the books for your business? I can help. I own a small accounting and bookkeeping firm with my office located in Kannapolis. My services are very flexible to meet the needs for my clients. Below is my resume with employer names left out. Please contact me if you are interested in services. OBJECTIVE A highly motivated accounting professional with a verifiable record of accomplishment looking to expand client base through contract work, temporary work, and other sources. Highly creative, recognized as a solution-focused individual. SUMMARY Professional and skilled Tax Accountant and Bookkeeper with 14 years experience with accounting software and the whole accounting processes. Motivated and demonstrated proficiency in listening to clients' needs, and formulating the tactical action plan to achieve results. Known for honesty, integrity and a genuine passion for achieving goals for self and others. Respected for maintaining a professional and positive demeanor, regardless of the situation. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, coordinate and meet deadlines of multiple projects. Areas of strength include: v Accounts Receivable v Accounts Payable v Full Charge Bookkeeping v Excellent Decision Making Skills v Fuel Tax Reports v Creating Forms v Organizational Skills v Fluent Computer Literacy v Work as Team Player v Communication Skills v Payroll Processing and Reporting v Microsoft Access v Drake v Type 58 WPM v Accounting systems assessment v Public and private accounting v General and tax accounting v General ledger accounting v Pensoft Payroll v Microsoft Excel v Microsoft Word v Microsoft PowerPoint v Microsoft Outlook v Computer Repair and v Troubleshooting v Time Management Skills v Research Abilities v Computer Networking v QuickBooks v Conversational Spanish v Creating and Formatting Forms and Documents EXPERIENCE Accountant Kannapolis, NC -- 2007-Present Effectively working in close collaboration with clients, providing accounting and taxation advice, preparing annual income tax returns, and coaching in compliance and maintaining ethical accounting practices. ? Examine and analyze income and expenditures to provide each business owner with a subjective third party view that offers tangible feedback on financial business performances, and uncovering trends impacting continued financial viability. ? Preparing analyzing, and/or revising on average of over 100 federal and state income tax returns for both individuals and businesses. ? Continuing to develop relationships with key players in various industries to create ongoing and mutually beneficial referral systems. ? Successfully growing business by implementing effective networking and content marketing strategies resulting in doubling of client base annually. Corporate Treasurer/Accountant Concord, NC -- 2005-Present Largest wrecker, recovery, and heavy equipment hauler in the county with a fleet of 15 trucks and equipment v Reviewed, researched and negotiated company insurance policy saving 45% on insurance premiums. ? Eliminated filing backlog; created new filing systems and procedures that ensured critical material was easily accessible at all times. ? Successfully prepared, presented, and participated in all internal audits and in IFTA and Department of Commerce audits. Completing all projects on time, in total compliance with government standards. ? Assessed accounting system structures and converted acquired company's accounting system to QuickBooks. ? Established and managed financial and operational infrastructure that supported a doubling in revenue. ? Redesigned office and accounting systems; established internal controls to eliminate variances and improved efficiency and boosted productivity. ? Brought previously outsourced accounting functions in-house saving on expenses. ? Timely and accurately issue payroll checks to employees and filing of quarterly reports. ? Full charge of timely and accurately processing entire accounting process including corporate income tax return. ? Researching and staying in compliance with all DOT rules and regulations. ? Properly and timely file all required notifications of vehicles possessed with The Department of Motor Vehicles. Bookkeeper Kannapolis, NC -- 2003-200... Accounting, Payroll, Tax and Bookkeeping Service for individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations ? Performed full charge bookkeeping and account management, assembled documentation for year-end audits, and responded to auditors' inquiries ? Tracked cash receipts and disbursements ? Prepared end-of-year 1099 reports ? Reviewed all input and output data for month-end closing ? Performed budget preparation and administration, audit, taxation, accounting, monthly closing of books EDUCATION Associate in Applied Science Degree: Office Systems Technology, 2010 Associate in Applied Science Degree: Business Administration, 2009 Diploma in Accounting, 2013 Certificate in Accounting Tax Track, 2013 Certificate in Business Accounting, 2009 Certificate in Business Management, 2009 Certificate in Marketing Management, 2009 Certificate in Business Computing, 2009 Certificate in General Business, 2008 LICENSE IRS Certified Tax Preparer IRS Authorized e-file Provider ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE *Event Coordinatio