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Diane Mims

McKinney,TX

Summary

Highly motivated Sr. Payroll Tax professional with exceptional organizational skills and methodical approach to responsibilities that include over twenty five years of experience in the Accounting and Human Resources field with a verifiable record of accomplishment. Utilizing previous accomplishments I am seeking a Sr. Payroll Tax position.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

7 Eleven Corporation
Irving, TX

Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst/Accounting Specialist
12.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for filing Corporate and Franchisee 940, 941, state unemployment, state withholding, local and school district taxes. This includes creating and/or filing W2Cs, 941Xs, amended returns, balance adjustments, journal entries, etc.
  • Utilizing Excel spreadsheets analysis was done providing proof to IRS of payments and returns and causing a penalty of over 1 million dollars to be abated.
  • Responsible for examining, auditing operating reports and financial accounting records for approximately 1400 Franchisee's in 8 states. Accounts are reconciled between Tax System and General Ledger. Analysis and research of accounting records including payroll, general ledger, profit and loss statements, social security administration, federal and state reports are done regularly.
  • Balance adjustments processed to ensure accurate T4s for Canada (BC) and US for Executive Expats.
  • Notice Research and resolution.
  • Currently 21 payroll tax accounts are reconciled monthly utilizing Certification Reconciling System.
  • Responsible for research and processing JEs monthly on closed stores to clear any open balances.

7 Eleven Corporation

Payroll Tax Supervisor
10.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Managed and directed activities of 12 Payroll Tax Analysts.
  • State assignment and training of each Analyst was done to ensure that employer liability taxes were paid based on laws of each taxing jurisdiction and to ensure that taxes were paid accurately and on time.

7 Eleven Corporation

Payroll Tax Analyst
08.2011 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Researched and resolved federal liability tax issues. Worked closely with IRS placing holds on Intent to Levy notices pending research and resolution
  • Worked closely with social security administration, states and IRS to ensure that recertification process was complete and in balance utilizing IRS transcripts and financial reports.
  • Filed Federal, State and local wage reports via CD, online, state upload and mail based on requirements of each state.

Lennox International Inc.

Payroll Support III
03.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Processed Union, Hourly and Salaried Payroll
  • Filed State W/H, Unemployment and local taxes
  • Performed Employment Verification and Workers Comp Report

AT&T Mobility (formerly Cingular Wireless)

Payroll Tax Supervisor
08.2007 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • Managed and directed activities of six Payroll Tax Accountants.
  • States were assigned and assistance and training given to Accountants as needed to ensure liability taxes were filed and paid on time based on laws of each taxing jurisdiction.
  • Responsible for research, approval and issuance of W2c's, Stock issues and reconciliation of Executive W2's.

AT&T Mobility (formerly Cingular Wireless)

Tax Accountant II
03.2006 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • Responsible for tax filing of Federal, State, Local, School District and State Unemployment tax with employee population of 96,613 in 50 states which included Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
  • Provided analytical support, responded to and resolved employee tax questions.

Education

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

BBA from Management
05.1982

Skills

  • Computer competency
  • Excel proficiency
  • Payroll software proficiency
  • Examining Information
  • Client-focused
  • Confidentiality
  • Excellent communication
  • Research proficiency
  • Financial Auditing
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Tax accounting
  • Multi-state tax filing

Technical

  • Peoplesoft Payroll System
  • Oracle Payroll System
  • MasterTax
  • LTTax
  • Empower Tax
  • FDS - General Ledger System
  • Certification - Account Reconciling System
  • Excel
  • MS Word
  • Outlook



Timeline

Payroll Tax Supervisor

7 Eleven Corporation
10.2014 - 12.2015

Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst/Accounting Specialist

7 Eleven Corporation
12.2011 - Current

Payroll Tax Analyst

7 Eleven Corporation
08.2011 - 10.2014

Payroll Support III

Lennox International Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2011

Payroll Tax Supervisor

AT&T Mobility (formerly Cingular Wireless)
08.2007 - 09.2009

Tax Accountant II

AT&T Mobility (formerly Cingular Wireless)
03.2006 - 08.2007

Dallas Baptist University

BBA from Management
Diane Mims