Savannah Dobbs
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll and benefits administration, tax operations, and administrative support. Skilled in compliance, records management, process coordination, and maintaining accuracy in fast-paced environments. Brings strong organizational and analytical skills applicable across business operations and related functions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Client Services Specialist
Smith + Howard Advisors, LLC
04.2026 - Current
- Serve as the primary point of contact for individual and business tax clients, coordinating communication and guiding tax projects from document collection through completion.
- Coordinate with clients, partners, and accounting staff daily to obtain required documentation, resolve outstanding items, and ensure timely completion of tax deadlines.
- Review tax return documentation and supporting records for completeness and accuracy prior to filing and delivery.
- Prepare IRS and state tax correspondence, including tax notices and other compliance-related documentation, while maintaining accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams on special projects and process improvements to support client service and operational efficiency.
Tax Administrative Associate II
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Oversaw electronic filing operations for over 3,000 tax returns annually, ensuring compliance with IRS and state regulations.
- Processed individual and business tax returns from assembly to delivery, verifying accuracy throughout.
- Managed office-wide due-date tracking and generated reports in CCH to support task management for accounting staff and client executives.
- Prepared tax engagement letters and various correspondence for individuals and corporations directed to the IRS and other tax authorities.
- Collaborated with client executives to gather necessary documentation for timely tax filing.
- Acted as subject matter expert for clients troubleshooting tax systems, including TaxCaddy, SafeSend, and K1X.
Payroll and Benefits Intern
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted with weekly payroll processing by reviewing and verifying employee hours for 500+ employees prior to payroll submission, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Audited employee payroll, tax, and benefits information, collaborating with staff to ensure records remained accurate and up to date.
- Supported payroll and benefits administration by assisting with new hire onboarding, benefits enrollment, and employee record maintenance using Paycom, Sage Intacct, and Monday.com.
- Entered new hire information into Paycom and processed employee status changes, ensuring accuracy of payroll and HR records.
- Assisted employees during annual open enrollment, answering questions and providing guidance on benefit plans including Anthem, COBRA, and Aflac.
Education
BBA - HR Management
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2024
Skills
- Tax Software & Platforms: Thomson Reuters applications (GoFileRoom, GoTax); SafeSend, SurePrep, TaxCaddy
- CCH Axcess
- Paycom
- Mondaycom
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat
Timeline
Senior Tax Client Services Specialist
Smith + Howard Advisors, LLC
04.2026 - Current
Tax Administrative Associate II
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
02.2024 - 04.2026
Payroll and Benefits Intern
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
10.2023 - 02.2024
BBA - HR Management
University of West Georgia