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Tamika Boyd-Celestine

Lafayette

Summary

Sales tax professional prepared to bring detailed understanding of tax regulations and compliance to your organization. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive audits and identify discrepancies, enhancing financial accuracy. Reliably collaborates with team members and adapts to evolving requirements, ensuring optimal results and client satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Auditor

Lafourche Parish School Board
  • Collaborated with a team of auditors to complete large-scale audits efficiently and accurately.
  • Presented audit results to company executives, clearly articulating findings and recommending actionable steps toward compliance improvement.
  • Assisted businesses in understanding complex sales tax regulations.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive taxpayer information to maintain trust between the auditor''s office and the public.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of all audit findings and actions taken, ensuring accountability and transparency throughout.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous audits while consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards set forth by the department management team.
  • Made on-site visits to inspect business operations, activities and validity of business tax records, examining and assessing locally-situated personal property.
  • Communicated with and assisted taxpayers or representatives regarding filing tax declarations, audits process, audit findings, explaining application of tax laws and regulations.
  • Scheduled follow-up audit appointments and prepared amended audit schedules and other supporting documents upon petition for re-determination or other appeal.
  • Created accurate monthly report and submitted in accordance with established schedule of performance expectations.
  • Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify potential cases of fraud or evasion, protecting state revenue sources from misuse or loss.
  • Attended quarterly conventions to attain further sales tax knowledge and certifications.

Accounting Instructor

Fletcher Community College (formerly Known as SLC)
  • Implemented various assessment tools to effectively gauge student understanding of course material, tailoring instruction accordingly for optimal results.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, staying up-to-date with current trends in accounting education methodologies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to refine course materials, ensuring consistency and quality across the curriculum.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing feedback for improvement in both knowledge acquisition and application.
  • Provided individualized support and guidance, helping students overcome challenges in understanding accounting principles.
  • Evaluated textbooks and instructional materials for potential adoption within the department''s curriculum offerings.

Bookkeeper

Lafourche Parish School Board
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
  • Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Staff Accountant

Lanaux and Felger
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into quickbooks and other financial management systems.
  • Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
  • Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial reports, conducting thorough audits of accounts payable and receivable.

Accountant

Walmart
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.

Math/Science Teacher; Head Girls Basketball Coach

Lafayette Parish School System
10.2021 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
  • Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Implemented formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Demonstrated continued student LEAP scores growth as an instructor.

Math Teacher; Head Girls Basketball Coach (1A)

Covenant Christian Academy
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Consistently received positive evaluations from supervisors based on observation of instructional practices and impact on student learning.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.

Algebra Teacher and Head Girls Basketball Coach (5A)

Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Developed rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting instructional methods to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research related to algebra teaching methods.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by implementing active learning strategies and group activities.

Education

Masters of Science - Accounting

Kaplan University School of Business
Davenport, Iowa
05.2016

Bachelors of Science - Accounting

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, Louisiana
12.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Central Lafourche High School
Raceland, Louisiana
05.1997

Skills

  • Auditing techniques

  • Sales process optimization

  • Cost accounting

  • Attention to detail

  • Multitasking

  • Quick books

  • Microsoft Certified

  • Cash flow management

  • Internal controls

  • Spreadsheet management

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Time management

Timeline

Math/Science Teacher; Head Girls Basketball Coach

Lafayette Parish School System
10.2021 - Current

Math Teacher; Head Girls Basketball Coach (1A)

Covenant Christian Academy
06.2019 - 10.2022

Algebra Teacher and Head Girls Basketball Coach (5A)

Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2017 - 05.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Central Lafourche High School

Sales Auditor

Lafourche Parish School Board

Accounting Instructor

Fletcher Community College (formerly Known as SLC)

Bookkeeper

Lafourche Parish School Board

Staff Accountant

Lanaux and Felger

Accountant

Walmart

Masters of Science - Accounting

Kaplan University School of Business

Bachelors of Science - Accounting

Nicholls State University

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