Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Tax Preparer
Catholic Charities Los Angeles
Timeline
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Kurline Rowland

Calumet City

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven individual with extensive experience in leadership and training program facilitation. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and development Adept at designing, developing, and facilitating structured learning experiences for diverse participants, ensuring optimal performance and continuous improvement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Expert

Intuit
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
  • Worked with individuals, and companies to manage tax compliance and reporting needs.
  • Creating and filing tax returns individual, partnership.
  • Providing advice and answering questions from clients about tax issues.


Staff Accountant

Ahlem Eyewear
07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration between local and international teams to ensure point-of-sale and ledger accuracy, while streamlining financial processes
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced the monthly close process, reducing errors and optimizing team performance
  • Trained new hires on internal accounting procedures, including bank reconciliations, intercompany journal entries, and GAAP/IFRS compliance, increasing team efficiency
  • Led initiatives that reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by 25% through team-driven solutions

Staff Accountant

Cuong Le CPA
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Developed and facilitated training sessions for staff, improving payroll accuracy and reducing processing downtime
  • Led efforts to restructure payroll processes, ensuring that the team could operate more efficiently and with fewer errors
  • Trained junior accountants on the preparation of individual and corporate tax returns, maximizing tax savings for clients
  • (Contract)

Employment Program Representative

Employment Development Department (EDD), UI Branch
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supervised a team of 15 representatives responsible for processing over 500 weekly payments, ensuring compliance with EDD guidelines and improving payment accuracy
  • Trained new team members on EDD processes, resolving complex client inquiries, and improving team performance by 30%
  • Led cross-departmental initiatives to streamline client services, reducing response times and improving customer satisfaction
  • (Lead)

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

California State University Los Angeles
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Cal State University Los Angeles
05-2021

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Training Program Facilitation
  • Process Improvement & Optimization
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Coaching & Mentorship
  • Data Analysis & Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Volunteer Experience

Site Manager, 2022-01, 2022-04, Led a team of 12 volunteers in the preparation of over 850 tax returns, generating $1.5M in federal refunds and $300K in state refunds., Conducted comprehensive training sessions for volunteers on tax preparation best practices, IRS compliance, and client confidentiality, ensuring a high level of performance and client satisfaction., Provided mentorship and guidance to new volunteers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Tax Preparer

  • Completed the VITA training and certification in compliance with IRS standards.
  • Prepared 100 - 150 tax files and processed documentation with sensitivity and respect for our client demographic.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement within the tax preparation streamline, improving intake process decreased tax preparation time.

Catholic Charities Los Angeles

  • Trained incoming interns on financial data entry processes and in-kind donation tracking, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the department.
  • Led efforts to improve data processing efficiency for relief checks, enhancing the overall productivity of the accounting department.

Timeline

Tax Expert

Intuit
01.2024 - Current

Staff Accountant

Ahlem Eyewear
07.2022 - 01.2025

Staff Accountant

Cuong Le CPA
03.2022 - 06.2022

Employment Program Representative

Employment Development Department (EDD), UI Branch
09.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Accounting

California State University Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Cal State University Los Angeles
Kurline Rowland