Devina Dortch
Cleveland
Summary
Quality-driven professional with several years of comprehensive experience working with teammates to support accounting functions. Accurately inputs data and records day-to-day transactions. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable and receivable.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Heffernan & Assoc Cpa's
Solon
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Prepared federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations and partnerships.
- Implemented electronic filing procedures to streamline tax return processing and reduce errors.
Tax Accountant
Henton & Associates
Cleveland
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Drive significant improvements in tax compliance processes, resulting in reduced audit risks and enhanced client satisfaction
- Consistently meet tight deadlines with high-quality deliverables
- Foster strong relationships with clients and team members, facilitating smooth communication and effective problem-solving in complex tax scenarios
- Meticulously review financial documents and tax returns, identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance with ever-changing tax regulations
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
Audit Clerk
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Meticulously reviewed financial records, ensuring compliance with university policies
- Developed streamlined audit procedures, enhancing accuracy and productivity
- Streamlined audit processes, reducing review time and enhancing data integrity
- Identified and resolved discrepancies, contributing to improved financial reporting
- Partnered with finance teams to reconcile accounts and address audit findings
- Provided guidance on compliance matters, fostering a culture of financial responsibility
- Monitored accounts to ensure payments were up to date.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with general ledger entries.
- Monitored customer accounts for non-payment or late payments.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Bedford
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Streamlined tax preparation process, reducing average client processing time
- Consistently met accuracy targets, minimising errors and potential audits
- Implemented strategies to increase client retention and referrals
- Guided clients through tax preparation, explaining complex concepts in understandable terms
- Provided tailored advice to optimise tax positions
- Assisted colleagues in resolving intricate tax scenarios, fostering a collaborative environment
- Optimised tax preparation processes, reducing client processing time while maintaining high accuracy
- Analysed complex tax scenarios to provide tailored advice and solutions
Sales Manager
Divine Essentials Boutique
Cleveland
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Pioneered digital sales strategies, leveraging social media and e-commerce platforms to capture new market segments
- Introduced data-driven decision-making tools for sales forecasting
- Spearheaded digital sales initiatives, harnessing social media and e-commerce platforms to tap into new market segments and drive revenue growth
- Fostered cross-functional partnerships to streamline operations, enhancing overall efficiency and customer satisfaction levels
- Processed expense reports, including verification of receipts and compliance with policies.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Bus Driver
Cleveland Metro Schools
Cleveland
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections, promptly reporting maintenance issues
- Meticulously adhered to traffic laws and school policies, prioritizing student safety at all times
- Created a welcoming environment for students, addressing behavioural issues with patience and understanding
- Assisted pupils with special needs, ensuring inclusive transportation services
Education
Associates Of Applied Business -
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio01.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Tax computing
- Auditing assistance
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- General Ledger
- Journal entry
- Accounting Principles
- Account reconciliation
- Data inputting
- Balance sheets
- Invoice processing
- Tax preparation
- Accounts reconciliation
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Bank reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable software
- Vendor invoice processing
- General accounting
- Quickbooks
- Accounts payable
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Heffernan & Assoc Cpa's
04.2024 - Current
Tax Accountant
Henton & Associates
12.2023 - 04.2024
Audit Clerk
Case Western Reserve University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
12.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Manager
Divine Essentials Boutique
06.2019 - 12.2022
Bus Driver
Cleveland Metro Schools
11.2015 - 05.2019
Associates Of Applied Business -
Lakeland Community College