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Leslie Gillen

Pooler,GA

Summary

Drive improvements to accounting operations to support organizational objectives and strategic growth. Well versed in keeping accounts updated and accounting professionals on-task to handle dynamic conditions. Excellent planning, leadership and decision-making abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax & Accounting Manager

Mayo Strategic Advisors
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and review individual, business, and trust tax returns
  • Develop and implement strategic tax planning
  • Prepare clients' accounting through financial statements
  • Direct and oversee client relationships emphasizing high-value, quality tax guidance.
  • Interact directly with clients, handling questions, planning, consulting, etc.
  • Facilitate client needs in relation to tax services and adherence to federal and state tax compliance
  • Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
  • Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
  • Researching current tax practices and changes in tax law
  • Respond to regulatory agencies
  • Research tax issues and provide guidance to clients
  • Utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other team members
  • Supervised accounting team and provided mentorship to junior staff members.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial operations.

Staff Accountant

Groupon
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Execute month-end close tasks including preparation of journal entries and oversight of multiple work papers for company and flux analysis.
  • Facilitate daily accounting activity transactions and month-end closing procedures.
  • Examine and book entries for various company transactions
  • Assist with external and internal audit requests
  • Engage with Finance and Tax departments by providing general ledger detail and analysis for financial performance
  • Assist management with Sarbanes-Oxley procedures, tax, and audit requests surrounding North American transactions
  • Seek solutions for accounting problems before presenting issues to a senior or manager

Staff Accountant

InVision App
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Ensured timely processing of month-end closing tasks and reconciliations
  • Prepared and posted journal entries on an accrual basis
  • Prepared prepaid asset accrual schedule and journal entries
  • Owned the accounts payable requisition posting and invoice application
  • Managed positive business relationships with vendors, customers, and other parties
  • Maintained the fixed assets schedule and prepared relevant journal entries
  • Reconciled various general ledger accounts and entities
  • Contributed to process improvement projects

Staff Accountant

Mayo Strategic Advisors
Augusta, GA
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Timely prepared tax returns for various clients - 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065
  • Performed bank and account reconciliations
  • Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients through QuickBooks Online and Desktop
  • Assisted in processing payroll through Intuit and Accountant's World Software
  • Timely filed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns
  • Prepared budgets and forecasts
  • Delegated, monitored, and assigned tasks for other associate accountants
  • Maintained firm procedures in a timely and efficient manner
  • Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Augusta University, James M. Hull College of Business
Augusta, GA
12.2020

Skills

  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • NetSuite
  • UltraTax
  • Billcom
  • Tipalti
  • Coupa
  • Intuit Payroll
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Teradata SQL
  • Financial reporting
  • Process improvement
  • Payroll processing
  • Month-end closing

Professional Development Activities

  • CPA Candidate - actively studying and taking exams
  • ADP's Women's Leadership Academy

Timeline

Tax & Accounting Manager

Mayo Strategic Advisors
08.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Groupon
10.2022 - 02.2024

Staff Accountant

InVision App
01.2022 - 07.2022

Staff Accountant

Mayo Strategic Advisors
05.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Augusta University, James M. Hull College of Business

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