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Kristin  Lancaster

Kristin Lancaster

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Professional well-versed in accounts payable and receivables, general ledger, financial forecasting, budgets and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Tax Accountant

Swickard Shared Services
Las Vegas, NV
02.2024 - Current
  • Prepared corporate tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions for multiple clients.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify potential deductions and credits.
  • Researched complex tax issues to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial activities throughout the year in order to calculate quarterly estimates accurately.
  • Ensured timely payment of required taxes by monitoring due dates and sending out reminders if necessary.
  • Collaborated with other team members in order to complete large projects efficiently.

General Ledger Accountant

Rio Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Updated journal entries to ensure accurate reporting of transactions.
  • Performed monthly closing activities such as accruals and deferrals.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
  • Researched discrepancies between bank balances and general ledger accounts.
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Developed processes to improve the efficiency of accounting operations.
  • Performed month-end close activities such as revenue recognition, expense accrual.

Accounts Payable/Receivables Specialist

Polar Shades
Las Vegas, NV
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University
05-2023

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Seasoned in conflict resolution
  • Sharp problem solver
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Customer service expert
  • Adaptive team player
  • Courteous demeanor

Affiliations

  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • 4x Recipient of President's List Award from Grand Canyon University

References

  • James Rohnzeimer / Controller / Polar Shades / 702-326-0629
  • Christina Tran / Purchaser / Polar Shades / 714-488-9619
  • Crystal Synder / HR Director / Zappos / 702-769-6400

Timeline

Corporate Tax Accountant

Swickard Shared Services
02.2024 - Current

General Ledger Accountant

Rio Las Vegas
09.2023 - 02.2024

Accounts Payable/Receivables Specialist

Polar Shades
09.2022 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University
Kristin Lancaster