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Rachel Brammer, CPA

Groves,TX

Summary

With a robust background at Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore, I excel in client relationship management and workflow optimization by leveraging skills in effective communication and knowledge of tax and financial accounting. My career is marked by a commitment to clients and continuous professional development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner

Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with clients.
  • Consulted with clients for year-end tax planning
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
  • Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff.
  • Initiated comprehensive training program for staff.
  • Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity within the firm.
  • Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
  • Continued to prepare and review accounting work from prior position with the company.

Accounting Manager

Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
  • Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Reviewed and filed the following work prepared by the staff: quarterly payroll reports, sales tax returns, monthly and quarterly bookwork, financial statements, 1099s, W-2s, and individual, corporate, partnership, non-profit, and trust/estate tax returns.
  • Continued to prepare accounting work from prior position with the company.

Staff Accountant

Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Maintained communication and relationships with clients
  • Prepared bookwork, sales tax returns, quarterly payroll reports, year end 1099 and W-2 forms, financial statement, and individual, corporate, partnership, non-profit, and trust/estate tax returns
  • Streamlined organization and processes to help the team manage workflow

Senior Staff Accountant

Eileen H. Law, CPA
07.2017 - 09.2018

Junior Staff Accountant

Eileen H. Law, CPA
02.2015 - 07.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12-2018

Skills

  • Company processes and procedures
  • Client relationship management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Effective communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • CCH Axcess accounting software

Certification

Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Partner

Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore
01.2023 - Current

Accounting Manager

Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore
02.2022 - 12.2023

Staff Accountant

Brammer, Begnaud & Lattimore
09.2018 - 02.2022

Senior Staff Accountant

Eileen H. Law, CPA
07.2017 - 09.2018

Junior Staff Accountant

Eileen H. Law, CPA
02.2015 - 07.2017

Certified Public Accountant

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Lamar University
Rachel Brammer, CPA