Deborah McLaughlin
Peoria
Summary
Over 30 years of experience in tax preparation with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Expertise in individual, partnership, corporate, payroll, and TPT/Use tax preparation. Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations, ensuring compliance and effective analysis of financial data. Proven ability to resolve complex tax issues through critical thinking and clear communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Preparer / Accountant
McLaughlin Tax $ Accounting
Glendale
01.1995 - Current
- Accurately prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for over 120 individuals and entities.
- Ensured timely preparation of payroll and sales/use tax returns to maintain compliance.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information and records.
- Analyzed tax liabilities and deductions in alignment with current tax codes.
- Utilized advanced tax software to improve processing efficiency and identify deductions.
- Investigated discrepancies in client records and implemented necessary corrective measures.
- Conducted client interviews to gather essential documentation for thorough tax preparation.
- Participated in IRS Annual Filing Season Program for continuous professional development.
- Provided superior accounting and payroll services for multiple clients.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports for multiple clients.
Sr. Accountant
Progilisys Solutions, A Talent Groups Company
Scottsdale
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
- Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
- Tracked employee attendance records for payroll purposes.
- Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
- Managed payroll processing and benefit administration.
- Managed personnel records and updated payroll information.
- Resolved discrepancies between timesheets and payroll data.
- Processed weekly payroll and updated addresses and benefit deductions in payroll system.
- Verified accuracy of data entry into payroll system prior to processing payroll runs.
- Reconciled bank accounts associated with payroll disbursements.
- Prepared paperwork required for payroll processing.
- Processed payroll entries and reports for employees.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Managed payroll processes including timesheets, vacation requests, attendance tracking and payroll entry.
- Prepared payroll information for submission to external payroll services provider.
- Reconciled vendor statements to ensure accuracy of accounts payable ledger.
- Created financial documents such as debit memos, credit memos, journal entries and accruals related to invoicing processes.
- Processed invoices, reimbursements, purchase orders, payroll forms.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their accounts receivable balances.
- Provided support in preparing financial statements or reports related to invoice transactions.
- Contacted vendors to follow up on late invoices.
- Processed and sent invoices, adjustments, and credit memos to customers.
- Reviewed and analyzed contracts to resolve billing issues with vendors and carriers.
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Accountant
Korolv
Phoenix
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Income tax preparation
- Local, state, and federal tax returns
- Individual taxation
- Corporate taxation
- Partnership taxation
- Payroll taxation
- Sales and use tax taxation
- Tax planning
- Tax credits and incentives
- Tax research and due diligence
- Tax law knowledge
- Tax advising
- IRS and state communications
- Direct IRS and state filings
- Payroll processing
- Data gathering and record-keeping
- Mathematical calculations
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Complete yearly IRS Annual Filing Season Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Accountant
Progilisys Solutions, A Talent Groups Company
06.2022 - 07.2025
Accountant
Korolv
02.2019 - 01.2021
Tax Preparer / Accountant
McLaughlin Tax $ Accounting
01.1995 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Similar Profiles
Patricia WarstlerPatricia Warstler
Staff Accountant at McLaughlin Tax, Accounting & Management ServicesStaff Accountant at McLaughlin Tax, Accounting & Management Services
Joshua GlinesJoshua Glines
Tax Accountant at Harrison Tax & Accounting/Elcor Tax & AccountingTax Accountant at Harrison Tax & Accounting/Elcor Tax & Accounting
Canrijon LimbongCanrijon Limbong
Senior Manager Consultant- Accounting & Tax at Phoenixs Accounting Group - Accounting & Tax ConsultantSenior Manager Consultant- Accounting & Tax at Phoenixs Accounting Group - Accounting & Tax Consultant
Ezekiel DormanEzekiel Dorman
Server at Harkins BacklotServer at Harkins Backlot
Julian WrenJulian Wren
Warehouse Worker at AmazonWarehouse Worker at Amazon