Carrie Stiver
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Accounting
Texland Petroleum
Fort Worth
08.2011 - Current
- Led tax planning initiatives to minimize liabilities while remaining compliant with all applicable regulations.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Staff Accountant
Condley & Company, LLP
Abilene, TX
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Provided guidance on accounting best practices to junior staff members through mentorship and ongoing training initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with external auditors to facilitate efficient audit process.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Intern
Phillips And Company, LLP
Abilene, TX
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication, timely responses, and professional demeanor.
- Participated in special projects as needed, providing valuable input based on acquired skills and expertise in accounting principles.
- Aided senior accountants in preparing year-end tax returns while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval.
- Prepared straightforward tax returns and explained expected refund or income tax liability and due date for payment.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.2009
BBA - Accounting
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX12.2006
Skills
- Tax Compliance
- Cash Flow Management
- Fixed Assets Management
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Estate Tax Returns
- [Software] proficient
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Professionalism
- Task Prioritization
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Executive Accounting
Texland Petroleum
08.2011 - Current
Staff Accountant
Condley & Company, LLP
01.2007 - 08.2011
Intern
Phillips And Company, LLP
06.2006 - 12.2006
MBA - Accounting
Hardin-Simmons University
BBA - Accounting
Hardin-Simmons University