Kaleigh Buhr
Paxton,IL
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in Payroll processes and Bookkeeping with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Accounting Specialist
Shaffer Tax And Accounting
10.2022 - Current
- Completed and process payroll in accordance to the preference of each client for 30 plus local businesses.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
- Prepared quarterly and yearly federal and state tax filings and reporting in compliance with payroll law.
- Prepare and file year end W2's for 50 plus clients.
- Prepare and file monthly and quarterly Sales Tax for a variety of businesses.
- Maintained and managed accounts payable and receivable processes for many entity types.
- Created month end balance sheet and board reports for many local businesses.
Client Retention Specialist
All Area Heating And Air
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving any concerns or challenges that arose during the client''s engagement period.
- Championed company culture amongst clients through positive interactions that reinforced brand values and established a sense of community among clientele.
- Identified potential client issues and swiftly addressed them, resulting in improved retention rates.
- Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
- Managed dispatching software and the schedules of each employee.
- Managed warranty tickets and maintained contact with each customer and outside representative to resolve each instance.
Corporate Accounting Specialist
Carpet Weaver's
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Reconciled bank records and statements for six locations within corporation
- Maintained daily records of inventory for warehouses at six locations
- Updated projects for sales staff
- Posted and review all payables
- Maintained a corporate wide database of price updates for each vendor and each product
- Conducted bi-weekly corporate wide check run
- Received and verified employees' expense reports to cut expense reimbursements
- Coordinated work and pay schedule for contracted installers.
Administrative Assistant
Champaign Ford City
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed multi-line telephone system for all departments
- Filed, scanned, organized, and retrieved documents for Service, Sales, and Parts departments
- Cashier for the Service and Parts department
- End of day cash settlement
- Daily bank deposit and cash/ credit balancing for all departments
- Assisted Service and Parts customers during Ford credit card application processes, as well as understanding invoices and vehicle warranties
- Applying for and processing the payment for warranties and fleet corporations
- Balancing Bank and Dealer statements for multiple brands
- Clearing account schedules to maintain up to date books
- Payables and Receivables for all six dealerships within the Worden-Martin Corporation
- Managing office all office supply inventory
- Trouble shooting problems with office equipment and software
- Onboarding new members of the Administrative Team.
Dance Instructor
Twist and Shout Dance Studio
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Created and implemented lesson plans for each style and level
- Prepared pieces for competitive and recreational performances
- Selected and edited music appropriate to the skills and abilities of the students in each class
- Maintained and updated records of each students progress
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences.
Preschool Teacher
Next Generation School
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented daily lesson, activity, and meal plans
- Supervised and assisted children in all activities
- Maintained records of students progress, special needs, care plans, and care-giver contacts
- Managed all classroom inventory
- Provided training and work direction to new staff members
- Attended and led staff meetings
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences.
Customer Service Specialist
Walgreens
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Stocked and maintained inventory in front and back of house
- Assisted customers with point of sale and photo department needs
- Created special photo products and managed online ordering system
- Uploaded, developed, and printed photos
- Day end cash reconciliation.
Skills
- Payroll Professional
- Organization
- Project Management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Data Management
- GAAP Accounting
- Audit Support
- Attention to Detail
- Tracking document flow
Timeline
Payroll and Accounting Specialist
Shaffer Tax And Accounting
10.2022 - Current
Client Retention Specialist
All Area Heating And Air
03.2022 - 10.2022
Corporate Accounting Specialist
Carpet Weaver's
02.2021 - 10.2021
Administrative Assistant
Champaign Ford City
05.2018 - 02.2021
Preschool Teacher
Next Generation School
12.2016 - 03.2018
Dance Instructor
Twist and Shout Dance Studio
09.2015 - 10.2020
Customer Service Specialist
Walgreens
09.2014 - 12.2016
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