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Tara Grout

Jefferson City,MO

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong focus on complex problem solving and mentoring. Proven track record in conducting audits and enhancing compliance, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Core competencies include analytical thinking, attention to detail, and adaptability. Aiming to further leverage skills to drive operational improvements and support organizational goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCTION CLERK

SCHOLASTIC INC
10.2024 - Current
  • Pick books and other materials from racks and packing in boxes to ship.
  • Transport materials, supplies and finished products to designated locations.
  • Meet department standards for production, quality & accuracy.

SUPERVISING REGULATORY AUDITOR

Missouri Dept. Of Revenue
, USA
11.2022 - Current
  • Independently conduct sales/use/withholding tax audits on Missouri business.
  • Assist taxpayers in achieving compliance, as well as an understanding of Missouri tax laws.
  • Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
  • Manage and train auditor assistants to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate audit assistant work load by assigning, supporting, and reviewing tasks.
  • Track and maintain review sheets for each task by assistant, to support tracking of the program metrics and provide performance information for upper management.
  • As a member of the CAMs support team, test enhancements, investigate and assist auditors with computing issues, and report and work with CAMs developers as needed.

REGULATORY AUDITOR

Missouri Dept. Of Revenue
, USA
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Analyzed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Assist taxpayers in achieving compliance, as well as an understanding of Missouri tax laws.
  • Assist higher-level staff in conducting audits, and independently conduct routine audit assignments.

OFFICE MANAGER

Jennifer Winkelman dba Real Estate Agent, MidMo Conservatory of Dance and MidMo Dog Training
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Prepared professional business correspondence, including letters, invoices, and maintained the customer database.
  • Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities, business transactions, and customer activities.
  • Maintained accurate accounting records, inputting new invoices and payments.

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT

Re/Max Jefferson City
Jefferson City, USA
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Presented properties to potential buyers and addressed questions.
  • Determine competitive market prices by comparing listings with similar recently sold properties.

HOTEL FRONT DESK AGENT

Hampton Inn Jefferson City
Jefferson City, USA
10.2004 - 02.2005

BILLING COORDINATOR

Sprint Publishing & Advertising
03.1995 - 11.2000

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Mathematics, Accounting

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
12.1994

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Detail oriented
  • Complex problem solving
  • Adaptable to change and shifts in priorities
  • Computer savvy
  • Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

Timeline

PRODUCTION CLERK

SCHOLASTIC INC
10.2024 - Current

SUPERVISING REGULATORY AUDITOR

Missouri Dept. Of Revenue
11.2022 - Current

REGULATORY AUDITOR

Missouri Dept. Of Revenue
02.2021 - 11.2022

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT

Re/Max Jefferson City
06.2020 - 12.2020

OFFICE MANAGER

Jennifer Winkelman dba Real Estate Agent, MidMo Conservatory of Dance and MidMo Dog Training
09.2018 - 02.2021

HOTEL FRONT DESK AGENT

Hampton Inn Jefferson City
10.2004 - 02.2005

BILLING COORDINATOR

Sprint Publishing & Advertising
03.1995 - 11.2000

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Mathematics, Accounting

University of Central Missouri

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