Ashley Williams
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Talented tax professional with firm grasp of related compliance standards. Meticulous and well-organized with top-notch abilities in customer relations, time management, and verbal and written communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Specialist
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Tampa, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between taxpayers and government agencies regarding outstanding payments or other concerns.
- Compiled statistical data from sources such as financial statements for use in preparing income tax returns.
- Coordinated with external vendors regarding supply chain management matters.
- Researched new materials, components and manufacturing techniques to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
- Created reports summarizing the details of all filings made during the year.
- Advised clients on strategies to minimize their future tax liabilities.
- Provided guidance to clients regarding changes in federal, state, and local laws that may affect them financially.
- Reviewed prior year returns for accuracy and completeness.
- Researched federal, state and local regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
VICTIM ADVOCATE/SHERIFF DEPUTY
COLLETON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Walterboro, SC
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Proper phone and email etiquette, as well as a high level of service, empathy, organizational skills, and attention to detail when interacting with the community.
- Regularly perform financial and account audits to identify processing discrepancies, track trending issues, and develop standard operating procedures and best practice guides to streamline processes.
- Keep current with regulatory and association policies and procedures, ensuring staff meets all requirements; comprehends and complies with best practices, professional standards, internal policies, and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual cases involving victims of crime.
- Coordinated crisis intervention services when necessary, such as providing transportation to emergency shelters or safe homes for victims of domestic violence.
- Coordinated crisis intervention services when necessary such as providing transportation to emergency shelters or safe homes for victims of domestic violence.
- Provided training sessions on topics related to victimization issues.
- Provided guidance on how best to address safety concerns after an incident has occurred.
- Educated victims on their rights under the Victims' Bill of Rights Act.
- Compiled statistical data related to crimes against individuals served by the program.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
OCAB COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Manages and creates internal spreadsheets, invoices, memorandums, and other pertinent information consistently implementing policies and processes promoting efficiency
- Researches and resolves complex accounting entries posting to general ledgers and other accounting records
- Ensures proper accounting of general ledger transactions is prepared monthly on general ledger reconciliations
- Strengthens operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential reconciliations and adjustments
- Implements firm departmental deadlines improving productivity and ensuring timely completion of time-sensitive tasks
- Oversees accounts payable and receivable functions implementing cross-functional review policies to reduce excessive spending and waste for vendor contracts and maintenance related submissions
- Performs essential accounting functions such as processing and balancing check deposits, issuing refunds, and auditing financial paperwork
- Serves as a liaison clarifying account issues between auditor and account managers
- Maintains and compiles documentation for audits ensuring all criteria and timelines are met
- Partners with management to develop and facilitate training for subordinates and new hires.
CAREER COACH/HOUSING COUNSELOR
SOUTH CAROLINA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Engaged clients of diverse backgrounds in a positive manner to develop life skills that reinforced life-changing behaviors, celebrated successes and encouraged upward career growth
- Worked closely and compassionately with clients, identified career goals, and developed effective strategies for achieving outlined goals
- Monitored the status and outcomes of performance towards career goals and acted as a motivator, resource, and cheerleader towards success
- Trained and motivated clients, with a strong focus on optimizing career resources to secure quality job placements
- Developed professional boundaries, maintained ethics, & integrity while enforcing internal compliance adhering to all information privacy acts
- Served as an internal resource to less seasoned counselors, leadership, and clients.
Education
M.B.A. - Business Administration
CLAflin university
B.S - Organizational Management
Claflin UniverSIty
Skills
- Business Management
- R&D
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Supervision, Oversight & Accountability
- Financial Accounting
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Time Management
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Performance Management
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Critical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Analytical ability
- Interviewing
- Project Management
- Payroll
- Human Resources Information Software
- Training & Development
- Scheduling
- Decision Making
- Financial Auditing
- Tax planning
- Documentation skills
- Research proficiency
- Audit Support
- Corporate tax preparation
- Documentation filing
Timeline
Tax Specialist
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2024 - Current
VICTIM ADVOCATE/SHERIFF DEPUTY
COLLETON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
08.2021 - 05.2024
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
OCAB COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
01.2019 - 08.2021
CAREER COACH/HOUSING COUNSELOR
SOUTH CAROLINA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
01.2015 - 04.2018
M.B.A. - Business Administration
CLAflin university
B.S - Organizational Management
Claflin UniverSIty