Hannah Kent, CPA
Red Bay,AL
Summary
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a strong background in both accounting and auditing. Recently licensed, with expertise in GAAP and broad experience managing financial records, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong analytical skills to evaluate data accuracy and integrity, coupled with proficiency in various accounting software. Successfully improved financial reporting processes in previous roles, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability of financial information. Strongly committed to maintaining professionalism and integrity, with an eager spirit to contribute to a corporation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
Shopaholics Only Boutique
Red Bay, AL
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented standard operating policies and procedures
- Oversee financial management and carry out operational responsibilities
- Manage quality, customer service, and logistics
- Oversees all purchases of inventory
- Manage inventory levels, optimizing stock to meet demand without the risk of overstocking or shortages
- Analyze data to identify sales trends to make informed operational decisions
- Direct all activities concerning inventory pricing and sales
- Design and launch all social media content
- Spearheaded creation of website and mobile shopping app to enhance shopping capabilities
- Monitors sales by establishing plans and measuring results
- Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and customers
- Plan advertising and promotional initiatives
- Provide leadership and direction to staff members to ensure successful completion of tasks
- Improved management communication by creating sound employee practices
- Guide employees on understanding and meeting customer expectations
- Deliver positive customer experiences through quality assurance practices
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and gain access to new markets
Accountant
Southeast Sales, Inc.
Red Bay, AL
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed payroll functions
- Paid vendor bills and carried out various accounts payable functions
- Received and entered payments from customers (accounts receivable duties)
- Performed bank reconciliations
- Made journal entries and prepared financials
- QuickBooks operative
- Made daily deposits
Staff Auditor/Accountant
The Sparks CPA Firm, P.C.
Red Bay, AL
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted in preparation and performance of governmental audits
- Reviewed and updated audit programs, audit letters, and other governmental documents
- Organized audit work papers for final review
- Prepared various financial sections of audits
- Performed procedures to test internal controls and compliance of the client
- Assembled financial statements
- Prepared and recorded journal entries
- Proofed audit reports prior to state submission
Human Resources Assistant
Tri-Cities Manufacturing
Tuscumbia, AL
02.2015 - 06.2019
- Assisted in performing payroll
- Completed weekly purchase and sales orders
- QuickBooks Operative
- Managed and totaled employee time cards
- Made daily deposits totaling over $200,000
- Entered and keyed in the invoices
Tax Intern
Patterson, Prince, & Associates, P.C.
Florence, AL
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted with quarterly payroll on Accounting CS software
- Keyed and entered Form 1099 on Ultra Tax software
- Organized and keyed income tax returns
- Reconciled bank statements
Teller
Community Spirit Bank
Red Bay, AL
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted customers with deposits and withdrawals
- Scanned and processed financial documents
- Made loan payments
- Assisted with customer service
- Performed as leading weekend branch employee
- Ran courier route
- Assisted in marketing techniques
- Managed money drawer up to $15,000
- Opened and closed multiple facilities
Education
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12-2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Finance
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05.2019
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Auditing
- Data inputting
- Revenue recognition
- Invoice balancing
- Cash flow management
- Risk assessment
- Bank reconciliation
- Customer relations
- Payroll management
- Account reconciliation
- Reporting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Intuit quickbooks specialist
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Financial reporting
Leadership Experience
- Beta Alpha Psi, Member, 01/18, 05/19, Collaborated with UNA Business Department and Impact America to offer free tax services to the Florence community
- Phi Theta Kappa, 01/15, 12/19
- Beta Gamma Sigma, 01/19, 12/20
- Phi Kappa Phi, 01/19, 12/20
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/17, 12/18
- UNA Accounting Scholar, 01/17, 12/18
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (October 2024 - Present)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager of Operations
Shopaholics Only Boutique
10.2022 - Current
Accountant
Southeast Sales, Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2022
Staff Auditor/Accountant
The Sparks CPA Firm, P.C.
09.2019 - 09.2021
Tax Intern
Patterson, Prince, & Associates, P.C.
09.2018 - 04.2019
Teller
Community Spirit Bank
05.2015 - 12.2017
Human Resources Assistant
Tri-Cities Manufacturing
02.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Finance
University of North Alabama
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