Experience

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  Boyd and company

  Jan 1987 - Feb 1988

  Accounting assistant

  • Performed entry-level accounting activities for managed property operations, a construction company and other real estate investments. Responsibilities included daily cash summaries, bank reconciliations, depreciation schedules, journal entries, financial statements. Worked as assistant to the controller on various special projects related to owner’s investments.

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  Brittingham, dial & jeffcoat, cpa's

  Feb 1988 - Apr 1989

  Accounting assistant

  • Performed entry-level accounting activities for the managing partner including monthly write-up, bank reconciliations, financial statements, sales tax returns, payroll services, year-end account analysis, and data entry in tax software programs during tax season, and governmental & non-profitaudits.

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  Williams & anderson law firm

  May 1989 - Mar 1995

  Controller

  • Managed all accounting functions of the partnership, including financial statements, variance analysis, cash management, budgeting, tax compliance, billing, benefits administration, etc.• Conducted employee orientations, supported litigation department by assisting in financial aspects of cases.

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  Crow family holdings/crow investment trust

  Oct 1995 - Mar 1997

  Senior accountant

  • Prepared and reviewed monthly reporting packages for over 50 partnerships involved in real estate investments, most of which were leased commercial or industrial properties. Prepared annual budgets, monthly variance analysis, fixed assets, ad hoc internal and external reporting, cash and capital transactions.• Conducted finance and accounting support functions in a portfolio exceeding 1.8 million square feet of industrial property in three cities.

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  Jpi, inc

  Mar 1997 - Nov 1997

  Senior accountant

  • Managed financial reporting activities for two overhead companies. JPI (now TDI) is a large multi-family housing investor, developer, builder and manager. I supervised and assisted two accounting staff in the successful completion of ongoing accounting activities including G/L, fixed assets, allocations, financial statements, variance analysis, and operation metrics.• Assisted auditors and tax staff in conducting annual audits, preparing tax compliance documents, and performing due diligence in recapitalization transactions Show less

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  Pwc

  Nov 1997 - Jun 1999

  Senior assurance associate (auditor) - real estate

  • Hired as an experienced Associate by Coopers & Lybrand, promoted to Senior Associate for the Real Estate Audit Team within 6 months.• Conducted 15 audit engagements in the real estate industry. I coordinated all aspects of audit engagements, from initial assessment through final reports. I was actively involved in ongoing fieldwork including review of audit procedures, client issue mediation, and final audit reports.• As a Senior Associate, successfully executed an engagement considered by the firm to be very complex. The engagement involved a multi-location, first-time audit of the consolidation of 13 entities in Eastern Europe involving real estate and joint venture with a large Dallas real estate company and New York Real Estate Investment Group of AIG. Show less

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  Hall development and hall custom homes

  May 2000 - Jan 2004

  Controller

  See job responsibilities with Sterling Homes. Ownership changed from Hall related entities. Currently still assist the same owner with real estate investments, personal financial management and non-profit activities and have continued working with Mr. Hall since 2000, 24 years.

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  Sterling homes of sc, llc

  Feb 2004 - May 2008

  Controller

  • Successfully managed all aspects of the financial management for Sterling, a Myrtle Beach land developer and homebuilder. Key responsibilities included performing and supervising staff in the following activities: cash management, inter-company loans, accounts payable, financing, HUD-1 reviews and sales closing process, revenue recognition based on percentage of completion and completed contract, financial statement preparation and analysis, month-end and year-end closing, budgeting and forecasting, external reporting to lenders, business insurance, Human Resources and Benefits Administration.• Coordinated computer system maintenance and use for server and workstations, Windows based programs, and Timberline accounting/job costing programs.• Assisted owners with preparation of personal financial statements and tax planning. Show less

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  Tara hawkinson

  May 2008 - now

  Owner

  Provide CFO/Controller type services along with accounting, bookkeeping and management services to clients, depending on each company’s needs as follows: • Establish financial and administrative procedures to maintain current up to date financial records and requirements with lenders, insurance policies, licensing requirements, HR Functions, etc.* Help with setup and/or training in financial/bookkeeping and accounting software programs or conversions between programs• Provide checklists for important dates and functions of financial and administrative staff for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks• Work with clients on any third party reporting requirements to guide them through audits, bids, proposals, licensing, ECFA certification for non-profits, etc.• Review month-end and/or quarterly financial reports, reconciliations, and adjusting entries as needed to comply with appropriate methods• Annual and month by month estimated cash flows and forecast estimated income for accrual, cash and/or tax books with input from Senior Management. Update as often as requested.• Assist owners with preparation of personal financial information and coordination of tax plans with their tax accountant.• Ensure all financial information and supporting documents submitted timely to tax accountant.• Assist owners with other personal tasks as required when traveling during vacations, etc.• Client base is with realty companies, property managers, builders and other contractors, cosmetic dentistry, interior designer, not for profit organizations including religious affiliations, National Anglican Church Mission (over 150 church plants and 100 new works), family investment of property & rentals, and an online wholesale company. Some clients are previous employers where I have continued relationships after becoming self-employed. I have numerous references from CPA’s, bankers, and others in our business community that know of my work I can provide upon request. Show less

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  King's krest, inc.

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  President

  This is a family property located on the waterfront in the heart of Murrells Inlet, SC. Over 180dg view of the tidal creeks and marsh. The property is available for rent through Litchfield Real Estate and VRBO (Garden City and Murrells Inlet). “King’s Krest” 4215 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576800-437-4241 - Litchfield Real Estate http://www.litchfieldrealestate.com/booking/property-detail-dates-available.cfm.Rental Info VRBO - http://www.vrbo.com/232147 and http://www.vrbo.com/298210. Visit our facebook page and get to know our family as well as the treasure that is ours to preserve. We'd love for you to make new memories of your own as well. We cherish all of ours. A short history of King's Krest... Prior to 1906, Archie Woodward purchased this property for $150 and built the house around 1909. In 1920, J.W. King of Raleigh, NC and his wife, Capitola Holiday King of Galivants Ferry, bought it as a summer home at an auction for $1,985. “King’s Krest”refers to the family surname and the high point on which the home sits. The King’s three children shared time at their parents’ summer home through the late 1930s. In 1941, one son, Dr. William King, and his wife, Mary Catherine Carter King, (Mama Kate) took title to “King’s Krest.” Together with their children and grandchildren they spent many summers at the family home well into the 1960s. Today, it is the 50 members of the fourth, fifth and sixth King family generations who enjoy “King’s Krest.” For generations, the kids have swung on the wisteria vines, jumped off the dock’s railing, bounced on Oliver’s joggling board, begged for hush puppies at the Oliver’s Lodge back door, ran in the creek with Roosevelt “Rooster” Pickett and Bubba Love, hung out at the old government dock, visited Eason’s store and enjoyed the July 4th family reunions. King's Krest is filled with memories! Show less

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  King's krest inc.

  Jan 2019 - now

  Chair, rental committee