Sandra L. Thomason Howell

Advised clients on strategies to minimize future tax liabilities.

• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local taxation laws.
• Performed calculations for estimated taxes due and anticipated refunds.
• Researched complex tax regulations to identify optimal filing methods.
• Analyzed financial documents for accuracy of tax forms.
• Facilitated communication between taxpayers and government agencies regarding payments.
• Educated taxpayers on filing status and eligibility for credits or deductions.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in taxation laws through professional development.

• Provided comprehensive bookkeeping and tax services for small to large clients.
  Facilitated preparation of individual and corporate tax returns, optimizing compliance.
  Generated accurate financial statements to assist clients in strategic planning.
  Managed payroll functions and prepared payroll tax returns to ensure timely submission.
  Oversaw invoicing and collections, contributing to improved revenue cycles.
  Leveraged QuickBooks for efficient management of accounting tasks.
  Engaged with clients to clarify financial queries and enhance service delivery.

• Managed daily administrative operations for multiple clinic physical therapy practice.
• Oversaw coding, billing, and collections for large physical therapy office.
• Prepared special reports through data collection, analysis, and summarization from various sources.
• Served as network administrator for physical therapy network system, ensuring operational efficiency.

• Assisted in resolving discrepancies between patients' bills and their insurance coverage plans.
• Reviewed appeals from denied claims as well as any applicable legal documents pertaining to the case.
• Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
• Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
• Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
• Monitored accounts receivable aging report on a regular basis and took corrective action when necessary.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, local laws governing healthcare reimbursement practices.
• Prepared detailed reports regarding trends in patient billing activity.
• Performed research into complex billing issues involving multiple payers or providers.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement changes in patient financial services systems.
• Conducted audits to verify accuracy of patient accounts, including charges and payments.
• Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify potential cost savings and operational improvements.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate coding of claims prior to submission to insurance companies or other third parties.
• Participated in negotiations between payers and providers concerning reimbursement rates.
• Created monthly financial reports to track key performance metrics such as revenue cycle productivity and collection rates.
• Developed relationships with external vendors providing services related to patient billing processes.
• Facilitated resolution of patient billing inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Implemented new policies related to payment processing and collections activities.
• Managed the daily operations of Patient Financial Services, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Developed strategies to improve patient financial services processes and procedures.