Quantrell Powell
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Detail-driven and communicative Accounting and Tax professional with over 6 years of experience, equipped to deliver impactful financial solutions. Adept in tax preparation, compliance, and planning with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving client needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-driven with a keen eye for detail. Expert in Quickbooks and Accounts Payable and Receivable, as evidenced by delivering successful training for clients and completion of accurate client records. Exhibits leadership and integrity through being entrusted to train new employees and manage a variety of time-sensitive tasks daily for both individuals as well as businesses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Baniakas and Associates CPAs
Pensacola, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Prepared personal and business taxes (1120, 1120s, 1065)
- On-site and off-site Bookkeeping and Accounts Payables for both new and long-term clients, being sure to explain the process along the way to ensure client trust and satisfaction
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy both in the office and at various client locations
- Facilitated QuickBooks training and troubleshooting for clients
- Repaired income tax basis financial statements
- Meticulous organization of Quickbooks data to ensure smooth tax preparation for clients
- Prompt communication of any changes or updates to clients, owner as well as colleagues to ensure quick and accurate company results
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Identified significant tax savings opportunities by conducting in-depth research on applicable deductions and credits.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Urbana, IL
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop best practices for efficient and effective tax preparation.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current in industry trends, elevating personal expertise as a Tax Preparer over time.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
DSC Logistics
Champaign, IL
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Signed drivers in and out of the facility; being sure to verify all paperwork. Assigned dock doors to the inbound and outbound loads, ensuring accuracy
- Reconciled inbounds with packing slips, coordinated drop lot activity, and maintained Inbound and Outbound Schedules
- Provided a strong level of customer service to internal and external customers
- Participated in all training programs provided and performed all duties in a safe and timely manner
- Helped maintain company standards for safety, sanitation, security and housed by communicating any problems, concerns and assisting management with in finding solutions to problem areas
Administrative Assistant
Deep Silver Volition, LLC
Champaign, IL
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Kept track of budgets for studio orders
- Provided general administrative, organizational, and clerical support including mailing, emailing, scanning, faxing, and data entry
- Successfully managed the company calendar for the Managing Director, through coordinating meetings, appointments, facilitating travel arrangements and communicating any changes promptly
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues and with clients.
- Organized and maintained office supplies for studio, and successfully maintained both an electronic and hard copy filing system
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Production Technician
APL Engineered Materials
Urbana, IL
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Communicated with supervisors, peers, or subordinates through verbal, written, or electronic form
- Identified product, packaging and/or equipment discrepancies and communicate them effectively
- Examined/inspected ampoules and materials to identify defects and packaging flaws
- Counted products and materials ensuring the orders are accurately completed
- Verified that yellow sheets are filled out correctly before submitting final product for shipment
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
A-Operator
Combe Laboratories
Rantoul, IL
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Operated assigned packaging equipment including automatic and semi-automatic equipment such as filling, plugging, capping, and coding machines, cartons, case sealers, wrappers, labelers, and related equipment
- Operated equipment for safe and effective performance to assure acceptable and quality products
- Prepared and maintained certain production records, including Daily Line Performance Reports, portions of the Batch Packaging Record, assigned records material usage, pallet tickets, logs and records for GMPs and other records as assigned
- Made line position assignments for B Operators assigned to line, directed Line Service workers regarding line set up supplies
- Worked on assorted production lines and run the lines when requested
Data Entry
Caterpillar MWLC
Champaign, IL
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Created inter-facility packing lists for material being shipped
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy with diligent account reconciliation and data entry tasks..
- Ensured accurate inventory management through meticulous record-keeping and timely data entry.
- Certified as Inbound Packer and Floater; packed boxes and placed them on pallets to be stored, also moved the loads in our system
- Certified as IDS Data Entry; created invoices and Bill of Ladings for overseas material
Education
Accounting
Some College
H.S. Diploma - General
Champaign Centennial
Champaign, IL05.2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry/ Excel
- Word/ Google Docs/Outlook
- SAP
- Lotus Notes
- Inventory Management
- Calm under pressure
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Accounting software proficiency
- QuickBooks expert
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Accrual accounting
- Journal entries
- General ledger management
- Invoice processing
- Document coordination
- Deadline oriented
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Tax Preparation
- Deadline management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Skilled Trainer for clients and employees
Timeline
Accountant
Baniakas and Associates CPAs
04.2019 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
DSC Logistics
07.2018 - 02.2019
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
12.2017 - 03.2019
Administrative Assistant
Deep Silver Volition, LLC
06.2017 - 07.2018
Production Technician
APL Engineered Materials
11.2015 - 07.2016
A-Operator
Combe Laboratories
09.2013 - 11.2015
Data Entry
Caterpillar MWLC
05.2011 - 06.2013
Accounting
Some College
H.S. Diploma - General
Champaign Centennial