Sentira Turner
Brookfield
Summary
Accomplished Advanced Tax Analyst and Accountant with a proven track record, adept in financial analysis and tax law interpretation. Leveraged advanced Excel skills and accounting principles to enhance tax strategies, achieving significant client savings. Demonstrated leadership in team settings, fostering project management excellence and regulatory compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Tax Analyst
Intuit
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained organized records of all filed returns as well as other relevant documents such as W2 forms, 1099s.
- Analyzed cash flow projections for potential tax implications.
- Answered questions from taxpayers and assisted individuals with completing tax forms.
- Conducted in-depth reviews of various corporate transactions to determine their impact on the company's taxes.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and completeness of information related to taxes.
- Developed strategies to minimize clients' overall tax liability within legal parameters.
- Assisted professionals with preparation of federal and state income tax paperwork.
- Educated clients on complex tax issues by explaining details in understandable terms.
- Ensured timely filing of all required reports with appropriate governmental agencies.
- Applied tax accounting principles to prepare and review tax returns and reports for parent corporation and subsidiaries and committed to timely and accurate compliance.
- Conducted tax research using various resources and tools to verify proper compliance and tax filings to client's advantage based on current tax laws.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved complex tax issues.
- Prepared and reviewed individual, corporate, partnership and multi-state income tax returns.
Accountant
LaSha Finance and Consulting
Brookfield
10.2017 - Current
- Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
Clean Up Accountant
Command Mechanical Group
Chicago
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Team Manager
H&r Block
Forest Park
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Analyzed and measured employee performance, taking appropriate disciplinary action or recognition based on work performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance.
- Provided regular reports to senior management on team performance, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms, leading to an improvement in client satisfaction scores.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Recruited qualified candidates through job postings, interviews and referrals; evaluated resumes and applications; extended offers of employment.
- Fostered an inclusive team culture, promoting diversity and encouraging innovative ideas.
- Managed daily operations of the team including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance and approving time off requests.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Prepared reports detailing staff performance metrics such as productivity levels or customer satisfaction ratings.
Disaster Management Professional
American Red Cross
Chicago
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Drafted reports detailing the impact of major disasters on populations affected.
- Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts.
- Developed and implemented disaster management plans for vulnerable communities.
- Communicated departmental, organizational and industry information to staff to help each person better carry out organizational goals.
- Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
- Facilitated workshops focused on raising awareness about effective risk management techniques.
- Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies on disaster relief efforts.
- Participated in inter-agency meetings related to risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Advised senior leaders on best practices when responding to an imminent threat.
- Inspected emergency facilities and equipment to maintain optimal functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Assessed damage caused by natural disasters and recommended remedial actions.
- Maintained records of all activities related to emergency management initiatives.
- Organized training programs to educate citizens on safety procedures during a crisis.
- Monitored weather patterns and other environmental indicators for early warning signs of danger.
- Analyzed data collected from past crises to improve future disaster preparedness strategies.
- Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
- Studied successful plans from other locations to assess opportunities to improve program operation.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NESome College (No Degree) - Applied Mathematics
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Hampton University
Hampton, VASkills
- Financial analysis
- Tax preparation
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting principles
- Project management
- GAAP compliance awareness
- Advanced Excel
- Corporate tax laws
- Regulations and compliance
- Tax law interpretation
Timeline
Advanced Tax Analyst
Intuit
12.2023 - Current
Clean Up Accountant
Command Mechanical Group
04.2023 - 11.2023
Team Manager
H&r Block
12.2018 - 06.2021
Accountant
LaSha Finance and Consulting
10.2017 - Current
Disaster Management Professional
American Red Cross
03.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bellevue University
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Mathematics
Norfolk State University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Hampton University