Kristen Laudermilk
Olympia
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Tax Accountant with over 14 years of experience, offering deep expertise in business accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory adherence. Proficient in a wide range of accounting software, including Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Sage, CCH, and others. Demonstrates the ability to lead teams effectively while also excelling as a collaborative team member. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail that consistently contribute to accurate reporting and impactful business outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Bliss & Tuttle CPAs
04.2023 - Current
- Federal and State tax return preparation & review (Individual, Corporate, Partnership).
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Researched tax law updates to maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes impacting clients.
- Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
Tax Accountant
Vickerman CPA Group
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared and filed federal and state tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for accurate tax reporting.
- Assisted in identifying tax-saving opportunities through credits and deductions analysis.
Tax Accountant
Bliss & Skeen CPAs
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Tax return preparation (individual, corporate, partnership)
- Monthly, quarterly & annual accounting
- Process payroll
- Monthly, quarterly & annual state & Federal tax filings
- Provided training support to junior staff on tax preparation software usage and best practices.
Senior Accountant
Olympia Bookkeeping
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Led month-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance compliance and reduce risk exposure.
- Mentored junior accountants, providing guidance on complex accounting issues and best practices.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, improving efficiency and minimizing discrepancies in financial statements.
- Managed large workload of clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Washington
05-2017
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Critical thinking capacity
- Effective communication
- Federal & state tax preparation & planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Budgeting & forecasting
- General ledger accounting
- Fixed asset management
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
Bliss & Tuttle CPAs
04.2023 - Current
Tax Accountant
Vickerman CPA Group
01.2021 - 04.2023
Tax Accountant
Bliss & Skeen CPAs
05.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Accountant
Olympia Bookkeeping
08.2011 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Washington
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