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Darnesheia Coleman

Houston,USA

Summary

Assistant professor with a passion for education and a commitment to academic excellence. Proficient in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student mentorship. Skilled in fostering an engaging learning environment and conducting impactful research. Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the success of students. Committed professional with several years of experience in academic landscape, including student evaluation and creative teaching methods implementation. Eager contributions to professional efforts to assist student development. Hands-on approach to cultivating curriculum and challenging in-classroom projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrolled Agent– Remote

Intuit
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Represented clients before the IRS and state tax authorities in examinations, appeals, and collections matters
  • Developed and implemented strategic solutions for resolving complex tax issues, including negotiating settlements, installment agreements, and Offers in Compromise
  • Conducted in-depth reviews and analysis of clients' tax situations to identify potential areas for resolution and compliance improvement
  • Negotiated payment plans and other resolution outcomes with the IRS to assist clients in managing tax liabilities effectively
  • Provided expert tax advisory services, ensuring adherence to federal and state tax laws while maximizing client benefits
  • Assisted individuals and businesses with tax preparation, audit representation, and resolution of tax disputes
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations, IRS procedures, and industry best practices to deliver accurate and effective representation
  • Prepared and review individual, corporate, partnership, and S-corporation tax returns
  • Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Identified and assess potential compliance risks or weaknesses within business processes
  • Recommend improvements to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance is maintained
  • Provided tax planning and consulting services to clients
  • Assisted clients with tax notices and IRS audits
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their financial needs and provide appropriate solutions
  • Performed regular audits to ensure compliance with internal and external policies, laws, regulations, and industry standards
  • Audited financial statements, transactions, and processes to verify the accuracy and integrity of business practices
  • Reviewed compliance documentation and practices in areas such as accounting, healthcare, environmental regulations, or employee safety
  • Conduct and document in-depth research on complex tax issues and provide clients with well-informed recommendations

Adjunct Professor – Accounting (part time)

Lone Star Community College
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 07.2024
  • Designed and instructed accounting courses, including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Taxation
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral
  • Prepared and utilized a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
  • Maintained current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
  • Assisted in the recruitment and retention of students
  • Advise students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources
  • Assessed students’ performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner
  • Engaged students face-to-face and through electronic communications
  • Utilized technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
  • Assisted in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
  • Provided comprehensive guidance on GAAP principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance
  • Developed engaging course materials, assessments, and interactive learning activities to enhance student comprehension
  • Advised students on career pathways in accounting and business-related fields
  • Integrated real-world business scenarios into coursework to bridge theoretical concepts with practical application

Enrolled Agent – Remote

1-800-Accountant
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Analyzed information, collected and cross-referenced supporting documentation to prepare/review accounting schedules, documents, reports and/or journal entries
  • Client Representation, Offer of compromise, Payment Plans and other IRS and state negotiations
  • Conducted sales and use tax research for new business initiatives and projects
  • Assisted with the development, documentation, and implementation of procedures and policies pertaining to sales and use tax
  • Supported internal divisions for tax exemption documentation
  • Used analytical and spreadsheet skills to prepare analyses
  • Reconciled account activity and resolved discrepancies
  • Interpreted and monitored corporate compliance with GAAP/Regulatory/State and Federal requirements
  • Ensured proper retention of records
  • Complied with the customer on-boarding process to ensure accurate tax set-ups
  • Interfaced in a variety of forums to obtain or to provide financial/accounting information
  • Provided financial/statistical information (written or oral) as requested; prepared reports for internal and external auditors
  • Investigated and analyzed emerging accounting and regulatory issues and problems and provided appropriate recommendations; researched corporate policies and developed appropriate recommendations
  • Performed all aspects of work with high degree of effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy
  • Participated in and/or led cross-functional project teams involved in the design, development, testing and implementation of automated systems, reengineering of processes, or implementation of new requirements
  • Stayed abreast of industry and business issues; understood and applied this knowledge in current activities

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Sysco
Houston, TX
03.2013 - 05.2019
  • Managed sales and use tax audits and protests
  • Researched and analyzed sales and use tax issues, including assessing impact of new legislations and incorporating tax law changes into technology
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate and resolve sales and use tax issues
  • Prepared and/or reviewed indirect tax returns to ensure timely filing and payment
  • Reconciled G/L accounts related to indirect taxes for US
  • Worked with outside consultants as needed on various indirect tax projects
  • Performed the monthly financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards and analytics for various accounts in accordance with organizational policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Performed monthly variance analysis, including research and documentation
  • Resolved discrepancies between the GL and supporting documentation
  • Prepared payroll entries and work closely with the Payroll Manager to reconcile payroll and benefits related accounts
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors in completing audits
  • Monitored banking transactions, performed analysis, booked daily bank activity into ledgers (receipts and disbursements, etc.) and performed bank reconciliations
  • Maintained integrity of financial statements and adequate internal controls within the accounting processes to ensure well documented, accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Provided support for the annual financial audit, including preparing audit schedules, and responding to questions and requests from external auditors
  • Proactively reviewed current procedures and processes, identified areas for improvement and suggested ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness via the implementation of new tools, systems, and automation of accounting processes
  • Assisted with various projects and special assignments, including new system implementations, research, analysis, and documentation related to accounting treatment of proposed transactions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to ensure timely and accurate completion of key reporting activities

ACCOUNTANT

Ceva Logistics
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Assisted in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Month-end closing duties and account reconciliations including preparation of various cost allocations
  • Updated and maintained sales & use tax calendars by legal entity
  • Prepared and/or reviewed indirect tax returns to ensure timely filing and payment
  • Reconciled G/L accounts related to indirect taxes for US
  • Worked with outside consultants as needed on various indirect tax projects
  • Researched and reported findings related to indirect tax statutes and legislation of Indirect Taxes
  • Extracted and analyze data for use in indirect tax compliance and audit processes
  • Analyzed non-taxed purchase data monthly using targeted filtering and taxability assumptions and prepared use tax accrual schedules where tax obligations have not been met by payment of tax to the vendor
  • Updated and maintained sales & use tax calendars by legal entity
  • Recorded and reconciled cash accounts on a weekly basis
  • Other recurring analysis and preparation of journal entries including prepaid account analysis and amortization, insurance accruals and reconciliations
  • Prepared and filed sales and use tax, commercial activity, business, and occupational tax returns
  • Assisted with external audit requests, including financial statement audits, bank audits, income tax audits, sales and use tax audits, vendor audits, etc
  • Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations as part of the GL team and month-end close
  • Researched, analyzed, and resolved questions from department managers relating to accounting transactions
  • Assisted in the company's evaluation of accounting process and have input for improvements
  • Assisted in efficiently sourcing data requests for external audits including the annual financial audit, tax audits and customer audits
  • Helped with monthly financial statement analysis as part of the closing process

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Reasoning Mind
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 01.2012
  • Maintained financial records for companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts
  • Reconciled bank accounts by gathering and balancing information
  • Provided financial status information by preparing special reports and completing special projects
  • Corrected errors by posting adjusting journal entries
  • Maintained general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable and payable; adjusting entries for amortizations; analyzing and reconciling retained earnings; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals
  • Maintained accounting controls by following policies and procedures: complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
08.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • MS Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • QuickBooks
  • Advanced Mathematical Analytics
  • Bookkeeping
  • Audit
  • Taxation
  • Tax Resolution

Certification

  • Certified Enrolled Agent, 01/01/17
  • Fraud Examiner (Audit), 01/01/20
  • CFE
  • EA

Timeline

Enrolled Agent– Remote

Intuit
09.2022 - 10.2024

Adjunct Professor – Accounting (part time)

Lone Star Community College
10.2019 - 07.2024

Enrolled Agent – Remote

1-800-Accountant
06.2019 - 07.2022

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Sysco
03.2013 - 05.2019

ACCOUNTANT

Ceva Logistics
01.2012 - 03.2013

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Reasoning Mind
06.2010 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Accounting

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

University of Houston- Downtown

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