Kathy Elmore
New Caney,Texas
Summary
Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Durmat Of North America, Inc.
Spring, TX
03.2010 - Current
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
- Utilized company's accounting systems to review reports and prepare assessments.
- Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 3 employees.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using QuickBooks software.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
Tax Preparer
H & R Block Tax Services
Porter, TX
12.2010 - 04.2022
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual and private foundation returns.
- Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.
- Saved client $100s by uncovering eligibility for deduction credits.
- Interviewed 150 clients to collect information and gather necessary paperwork prior to preparing tax returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SED
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXAssociate of Science - SED
Lone Star College System, Kingwood, TX,
Kingwood, TXSkills
- Budgetary Planning
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Monthly Closings
- Payroll Administration
- Year-End Reconciliation
- Friendly and Relatable
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Invoice and Payment Tracking
Timeline
Tax Preparer
H & R Block Tax Services
12.2010 - 04.2022
Office Manager
Durmat Of North America, Inc.
03.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - SED
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Science - SED
Lone Star College System, Kingwood, TX,
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