Kimberly Tuchon
Westerly,Rhode Island
Summary
Resourceful Accounting professional with numerous years of experience in non-profit and for-profit accounting. Well versed in GAAP, ledger updates, report writing, corporate tax returns and audits. Currently looking to return to the field, part-time, and expand my knowledge and experience in preparing personal tax returns. Currently, a VITA tax preparer, volunteer.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker / Volunteer
Various
, RI
01.2001 - Current
- Manage the day to day operations involved in the personal care and educational upbringing of an eight and eighteen year old.
- Became a successful, self taught, college consultant, with extensive knowledge in NCAA recruitment eligibility, scholarship opportunities, financial aide, and grants.
- Volunteered at St. Mary's Bayview Academy for over 15 years in various duties; from second grade lunch aide, to organizing the varsity crew team events.
- Coached soccer for Exeter- West Greenwich Soccer Association and currently coach basketball for Westerly Recreation Soccer Association.
- Volunteered at the Elizabeth Buffam Chase Center, providing emotional support for women and children.
- Volunteer for VITA, preparing tax returns through the Connecticut Department of Human Services.
CTM Interventionalist /Care Assistant
Home Care Assistance Of Rhode Island
South Kingstown, RI
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered activities in the Cognitive Therapeutics Methods. CTM activities included over 300 activities that target the five primary cognitive domains designed to delay symptoms of dementia.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors and health concerns.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Finance Manager / Office Manager
Sail America
Middletown, RI
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Responsible for all aspects of financial management to include: billing, A/R, A/P, journal entries, financial statements, payroll, cash flow projections, monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements. Prepared the annual budget and presented all financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Performed regular cost analysis on expenses and reduced expenses in office and show related areas. Saving the company $25k annually my first year.
- Worked with auditors in conjunction with the annual audit.
- Worked with the Marketing team in creating the membership marketing material and promotional material for special events
- Analyzed and corrected membership records in TIMMS and created an on-line membership database of over 3000 prospects.
- Ran all aspects of Human Resources.
- Ran trade show office in Philadelphia, Miami, St. Petersburg, and in the San Francisco Bay area.
- Organized and planned te first industry conference in Newport, RI.
Finance Manager \ Co-OwnSer
Life Speed Express
Providence, RI
07.2002 - 01.2007
- Set up company and ensured all licenses, taxes and insurances comply with state and federal laws.
- Set up accounting system.
- Designed company web site and on-line courier ordering system.
- Responsible for all financial and Human Resource duties.
- Created all marketing and advertising material.
Business Manager
AIDS Project Rhode Island
Providence, RI
02.2005 - 07.2005
- Produced monthly financial, quarterly and annual reports for the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and for state and federal contracts and grants.
- Supervised A/P, A/R, billing and payroll.
- Set up new accounting system (Great Plains)
- Oversaw technical support to maintain operational efficiency.
Senior Accountant
Family Service Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Responsible for all aspects of financial management of $12 million dollar non-profit human service agency.
- Supervised staff of three Staff Accountants.
- Oversaw Payroll Department. Worked closely with the Billing Supervisor and Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Assisted in creating the annual budget for twelve different programs and six different departments.
- Created grant and budget proposals for federal and state funded programs. Monitored programs for accuracy and submitted necessary reports.
Accountant
VNA Of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI
10.2001 - 02.2004
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records for two non-profit companies and one for-profit company.
- Analyzed accounts interpreting trends and/or deviations from standards.
- Reviewed financial information and budgets with each company to increase profits and decrease expenses.
- Assisted in the internal and external audits and cost reporting for Medicare.
Education
Accounting
University of Massachusetts
General Education
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTHigh School Diploma -
Rocky Hill Country Day
East Greenwich, RISkills
Knowledge of Accounting Practices (GAAP)
Knowledge of 2021 Tax Laws and Rules
Ability to analyze data
Great oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare financial statements and tax returns
Detailed oriented
Timeline
CTM Interventionalist /Care Assistant
Home Care Assistance Of Rhode Island
01.2020 - 07.2022
Finance Manager / Office Manager
Sail America
01.2007 - 12.2011
Business Manager
AIDS Project Rhode Island
02.2005 - 07.2005
Senior Accountant
Family Service Of Rhode Island
02.2004 - 02.2005
Finance Manager \ Co-OwnSer
Life Speed Express
07.2002 - 01.2007
Accountant
VNA Of Rhode Island
10.2001 - 02.2004
Caretaker / Volunteer
Various
01.2001 - Current
Accounting
University of Massachusetts
General Education
University of Vermont
High School Diploma -
Rocky Hill Country Day