Tanya Pickett Griffin
Marietta
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional performing a variety of complex accounting duties, utilizing a professional knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in carrying out assignments.
Professional with strong background in financial management, ready for leadership in accounting. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on team collaboration and driving results. Reliable and adaptable, known for streamlining processes and supporting organizational goals. Proficient in advanced accounting software and financial reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Manager
Distributor Wire & Cable
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train department staff.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
- Perform constructive and timely quarterly conversations.
- Namely/UKG bi-monthly payroll processing
- Monthly, Quarterly Sales and Use Tax filings
- Correspondence with vendors on sales and use tax charges
- Mentorship, development and management of approximately 3-5 accountants
- Facilitate a team environment of process improvement and ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Coordinating the corporate close process
- Establishes and ensures compliance of appropriate accounting policies, internal and external audit procedures and practices.
- Identifies and implements procedural and process improvements to address emerging risk or opportunities for increased accuracy/efficiency. Works closely with IT when implementing system related improvements
- Prepare analysis around financial statements
- Fixed asset management and depreciation schedules
- Provide weekly analysis, and reporting on operational performance as it relates to the business activities (including monitoring margins and variances)
- Manage company credit card, monthly
- Process employee reimbursements, as needed
- Treasury and Banking responsibilities, including wire and ACH initiation and approvals
- Oversee weekly vendor payments, verifying payments are accurate, timely, and all terms are maximized
- Assist with AR and AP aging clean up, working with the team
- Performs account reconciliations across liability and prepaid accounts monthly, Investigates and resolves any discrepancies
- Review financial accounts for proper expense allocation and compliance with accounting principles
- Tracks customer and vendor rebates monthly
- Supervisor: Karoline Pantone
Accountant – QuickBooks Online – Customer of my company Griffin Group
On Time Air HVAC
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- 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.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Accountant – contract part time
Humans Doing
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Record journal entries related to month-end close (accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, etc.) in QuickBooks desktop.
- Prepare revenue and expenses trend reports for 6 different P&Ls.
- Update and maintain various Excel spreadsheets and reconciliations.
- Assist with the calculation of monthly (for accrual purposes) and quarterly commissions (for payout purposes).
- Provide significant support to finalize the financial audit for FY 2022 (to include pulling contract copies, invoice copies, payment support, etc.)
- Prepare reports needed for the quarterly BOD meetings.
- Supervisor: Richard Kreiger
Seasonal Tax Preparer - Remote
H&R Block
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate and timely tax preparation services.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
Accountant/Human Resources/Payroll
Think 360 Inc
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Professional knowledge in accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques to independently perform a variety of accounting assignments. Reconciliation of bank, credit card, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other general ledger accounts.
- Correct, analyze, and validate all differences between the subsidiary ledger balances and the control account balances in general ledger daily and resolve difficult problems. Skill in analyzing accounting systems to modify and adapt accounting practices to solve a variety of accounting problems.
- Reconcile a variety of financial records and information; maintain appropriate back up documentation.
- Prepare statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies.
- Contact and customer service with officials within and outside the immediate office, representatives, contractors, financial officers, or CPA firms.
- Establishment of policy, procedures and regulations affecting Human Resources and Payroll functions.
- Serves as a liaison for employees, external vendors, and/or other interested parties for training and complex problems for payroll not limited to; calculating retroactive pay; reconciling check payments against report balances; analysis of data from Cash Management regarding ACH for payroll, and monitoring employee contributions in various health/retirement benefits to include preparation and remittance.
- Process Year End 1099’s and IRS E-filings
- Multi State Sales Tax Filing
Accounts Payable Specialist/Payroll
Pioneer Lines – now Patriot Rail
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Accounting principles, practice, and methods to perform accounts payable posting and weekly payments to vendors. Analyze and validation of invoices and purchase orders with vendors for processing and payment accuracy.
- Correct, analyze, and validate all differences between the subsidiary ledger balances and the control account balances in general ledger monthly and resolve problems.
- Assist in the analysis of business operations.
- Analysis/Verification and processes a variety of financial documents, which may include timesheets, payment vouchers, purchase orders, price agreements, certificate applications, renewal statements, and/or other related documents.
- Perform a variety of administrative functions, which may include updating procedures; opening and distributing mail; answering phones and greeting visitors; and/or, performing other related activities.
- Customer Service with vendors through email, teams, phone, and chat.
- Creating regulations to move the corporation to 85% paperless invoicing and payment processing.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations activities in payroll.
- Serves as a liaison for employees, external vendors, and/or other interested parties for training and complex problems for payroll not limited to; calculating retroactive pay; reconciling check payments against report balances; and monitoring employee contributions in various health/retirement benefits to include preparation and remittance.
- Process Year End 1099’s and IRS E-filings
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Business Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Royal Bookkeeping Accounting & Tax Services
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Multiple business oversite of bookkeeping/sales tax for clients in retail, fuel stations, car dealerships ect
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel bookkeeping team.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations through regular audits and process updates.
- Increased team productivity with introduction of flexible work schedules, accommodating personal needs while ensuring coverage.
Director of Administration
Goldleaf Home Health
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Supported timely and accurate administrative task completion.
- Assisted in strategic planning efforts by providing detailed analysis of operational trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
- Implemented effective policies for data privacy compliance, ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
- Staffing of nurses and caregivers to supply home health services through Medicare.
Owner and Operator
TRP Accounting & Tax Preparation
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Established long-term relationships with clients based on trust, expertise, professionalism, attention to detail.
- Successfully resolved client disputes with the IRS by providing detailed documentation, negotiating on their behalf, and ensuring a fair resolution.
- Increased efficiency of the tax preparation process by introducing automated tools for data collection and organization.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and state tax laws through continuous professional development courses.
- Ensured error-free calculations by conducting rigorous reviews before submitting completed forms.
- Kept clients informed about potential changes in legislation or regulations affecting their taxes including new allowable deductions or credits.
Business Office Manager
Summit Rehabilitation and Care
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database, by meeting with the nursing department for correction of RUGS for billing purposes.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention with Medicaid and Medicare.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues professionally.
Education
Master’s - Business Administration w/ Specialization in Finance
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
01.2015
Master’s - Accounting
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
01.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
01.2005
Skills
- Financial accounting
- Payroll management
- Organizational proficiency
- Team leadership
- Sales expertise
- Data analysis using pivot tables
- Expense management
- Financial reconciliation
- Business operations management
- Tax document preparation
- Experience with Kronos systems
- VLOOKUP for data analysis
- Accounts receivable management
- Employee relations and engagement
- Revenue and expense analysis
- Sales tax reporting
- Experience with Workday
- Proficient in Acumatica
TECHNOLOGY
- Quickbooks Online
- Quickbooks Desktop
- Quickbooks Time
- Government Sales Tax Portals
- SAGE Intact
- Yardi
- B2B
- Connectwise
- Point Click Care
- Concentrix
- ADP
- Paychex
- UKG
- Paylocity
- Acumatica
Timeline
Accountant Manager
Distributor Wire & Cable
08.2023 - 09.2025
Accountant – contract part time
Humans Doing
04.2023 - 07.2023
Seasonal Tax Preparer - Remote
H&R Block
12.2022 - 04.2023
Accountant – QuickBooks Online – Customer of my company Griffin Group
On Time Air HVAC
05.2022 - 12.2023
Accountant/Human Resources/Payroll
Think 360 Inc
12.2021 - 02.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist/Payroll
Pioneer Lines – now Patriot Rail
01.2020 - 08.2021
Business Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Royal Bookkeeping Accounting & Tax Services
03.2019 - 11.2019
Director of Administration
Goldleaf Home Health
12.2015 - 12.2017
Business Office Manager
Summit Rehabilitation and Care
03.2015 - 03.2016
Owner and Operator
TRP Accounting & Tax Preparation
01.2011 - 12.2017
Master’s - Accounting
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
Bachelor of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
Master’s - Business Administration w/ Specialization in Finance
American InterContinental University Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)
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