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Clifford Cato

Katy,TX

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tax Specialist

H & R Block
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 04.2025

Greeted clients, determined their need, prepared their tax returns and completed process by taking their payments.

Followed a phone call campaign to encourage former clients to come back and have us process their current year tax returns.

Opened store with all procedures that entailed. Prepared cash register and made sure office was tidy. Closed store with all the procedures that entailed.

Accountant

Goodwill Industries of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2004 - 08.2017
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared monthly cash projections.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Trimco Inc
Houston, TX
06.2001 - 05.2004
  • Ensured accurate inventory tracking through periodic physical counts.
  • Monitored customer accounts receivables on a regular basis.
  • Analyzed income statement variances from prior year results or budget expectations.
  • Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Languages

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

Skills

  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Individual returns preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Gathering
  • Financial Analysis
  • QuickBooks Online

Timeline

Senior Tax Specialist

H & R Block
01.2020 - 04.2025

Accountant

Goodwill Industries of Houston
08.2004 - 08.2017

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Trimco Inc
06.2001 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Languages

University of Oklahoma
Clifford Cato