Dawn Swank
Discovery Bay,CA
Summary
Highly analytical, deadline-driven accounting professional who completes accounting, payroll and tax activities with accuracy and speed. Excelled in bookkeeping services with a high degree of accounting and communication skills providing desirable outcomes for clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff and Payroll Accountant
Tonia Silva, Bookkeeper & Tax Preparer
Rio Linda, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet client expectations.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting thorough research and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies. Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Reconciled company bank and liability accounts. Investigated and resolved discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Accounting Specialist
P&D Consulting, Inc.
East Bay Area, CA
02.2012 - Current
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency.
- Completed or coordinated completion of all tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2022
Skills
- Dependable, Adaptable, and Detail-oriented
- Strong Communication Skills
- Corporate and Individual Tax Preparations and Filings
- Account Balancing and Financial Statement Analysis
- Workers Compensation Reporting and Audits
- Payroll Management
- Customer Relations
- Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certified
Certification
- Licensed Tax Preparer
- CTEC Certified
Timeline
Staff and Payroll Accountant
Tonia Silva, Bookkeeper & Tax Preparer
08.2021 - Current
Accounting Specialist
P&D Consulting, Inc.
02.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
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