Accounting professional bringing many years of experience in tax preparation and customer relationship management. Experienced in working with Great Plains, Evident, Quickbooks, Drake and Sage with proficiency. Expertise in financial data entry and record-keeping.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payables and Payroll
Forest Health Medical Center
Ypsilanti, MI
12.2022 - 02.2024
Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors..
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Facilitated smooth month-end closing procedures by completing all required tasks accurately.
Maintained organized filing system for invoices.
Public Accounting Staff Accountant
Barthel & Van Fleteren And Norton & Kidd
Clio, MI
08.2019 - 08.2022
Facilitated client tax compliance by preparing federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Public Accounting Staff Accountant
John D Vanator CPA PC
Eaton Rapids, MI
07.2012 - 08.2019
Compiled and reviewed data and delivered reports of financial statuses.
Facilitated client tax compliance by preparing federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Maintained accurate fixed asset records for clients, ensuring proper depreciation calculations and capitalization policies were followed.
Public Accounting Staff Accountant
Plante & Moran LLP
East Lansing, MI
12.2000 - 08.2010
Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Facilitated client tax compliance by preparing federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Kept up-to-date with tax changes.
Trained new interns on income tax preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Skills
General Ledger Management
Bank Statement Reconciliation
Payroll Preparation and Processing
Tax Return Review and Preparation
Account Reconciliation
Accounts Payable Management
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant for 18 years. License expired June, 2023.