KeEra Reed
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Experienced in support services and managing fast paced office operations. Strong organizational and communicational skills with the ability to concurrently direct multiple business affairs. Advanced understanding of customer needs with diligent attention to detail resulting in superior customer service and high levels of client satisfaction. Trusted consultant, liaison, and assistant.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Specialist
Heartland Payment Systems
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination on tax-related matters.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and integrity.
- Worked with individuals, trusts and companies to manage tax compliance and reporting needs.
- Conducted ongoing professional development activities to stay current with changing industry trends, legislation, rules, regulations affecting taxation practices.
- Collected and submitted required tax payments.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality service and fostering long-term relationships.
Tax Specialist
Paycom
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination on tax-related matters.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and integrity.
- Worked with individuals, trusts and companies to manage tax compliance and reporting needs.
- Conducted ongoing professional development activities to stay current with changing industry trends, legislation, rules, regulations affecting taxation practices.
- Collected and submitted required tax payments.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality service and fostering long-term relationships.
- Managed tax submissions and made sure all information complied with regulations.
- Provided clear explanations of complex tax concepts to clients, ensuring they fully understood their responsibilities and obligations.
- Prepared accurate and timely federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
- Resolved tax disputes by effectively communicating with IRS representatives on behalf of clients.
- Advised clients on best practices for managing their finances to minimize future tax liabilities while maximizing deductions and credits available to them.
- Conducted comprehensive research on complex tax regulations, staying up-to-date on the latest changes and updates.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual review process answering questions addressing concerns related firm''s tax function.
- Streamlined tax preparation processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing thorough tax analysis and recommendations.
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by other staff members ensuring accuracy before finalizing documents for submission.
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders improving communication ensuring smooth resolution issues as they arose.
- Improved internal training programs for junior team members to enhance overall team performance in handling complex tax issues.
Education
Business Management Major - Business And Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2023
Diploma -
Millwood High School
01.2007
Licensed Cosmetology -
Francis Tuttle
01.2007
Skills
- Proven multi-tasking capabilities, strong ability to plan, prioritize, manage complex projects under aggressive timelines
- Strong leadership talents, “team player” attitude and spirit, and natural ability to establish consensus among cross functional lines
- Self –motivated; able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines
- Developed interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals, customers, and staff members
- Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 10-Key and Internet
- Tax Advisory Services
- Tax Process Improvement
- Indirect Taxation
- Documentation skills
- Reporting skills
- Compliance knowledge
- Tax Research
- Auditing Techniques
- Strategic Planning
- Tax Software Proficiency
- Tax Return Preparation
- Tax Provision Calculation
- File Management
- Financial Auditing
- Cross-border Transactions
- Dispute Resolution
- Audit Support
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Risk Management
- Deferred Tax Accounting
- Corporate Taxation
- Tax Preparation
Timeline
Tax Specialist
Heartland Payment Systems
04.2023 - Current
Tax Specialist
Paycom
08.2021 - 04.2023
Business Management Major - Business And Accounting
University of Phoenix
Diploma -
Millwood High School
Licensed Cosmetology -
Francis Tuttle
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