Kelly Hewitt has over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax preparation, and financial services. She has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and is expected to graduate Summa Cum Laude in June 2017. Currently she works as an Accounting Assistant at Dart Container, where she implements capital projects in SAP and ensures accurate accounting. Previously she was an Office Manager at H&R Block for over 10 years, managing a large tax preparation center. She also has experience working in private banking, investments, and as an ATM coordinator at KeyBank. Kelly is proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and has passed the IRS Special Enrollment Exam for tax preparation.
1. Kelly Hewitt
P.O. Box 317, New Lothrop, MI 48460 810.638.5466 Kelly@TheDollmakers.com
P R O F ES S I O N A L P R O F I L E
Focused Accounting Professional with comprehensive knowledge of GAAP. Thorough training in Payroll Accounting
and QuickBooks Accounting, and extensive experience with tax returns, SAP, Oracle, general ledgers, financial
reporting, and account reconciliation. Organized, analytical, accurate, and detail-oriented, with effective problem-solving
and critical thinking skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
Effective working independently and as a member of a team. Personal standards of excellence and integrity, with a
history of stellar performance in every position held. Absorb new information quickly, and eager for new challenges.
E D U C A T I O N
BAKER COLLEGE, OWOSSO, MI
Associate of Business degree, concentration in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Accounting degree, expected graduation June 2017
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: PRESIDENT’S LIST (seven times) DEAN’S LIST (five times) GPA: 4.0
MICHIGAN ACCOUNTANCY FOUNDATION FINAL YEAR SCHOLARSHIP 2016
P R O F ES S I O N A L E X PER I E N C E
DART CONTAINER, MASON, MI FEBRUARY 2016-PRESENT
Accounting Assistant
Work with the fixed assets department implementing company-wide conversion to SAP. Determine accounting treatment
of approved capital expenditure projects, create orders in SAP, and monitor project spending to confirm assignment to
appropriate general ledger accounts. Create mirror entries in Oracle and Infinium for plants and departments not yet live
in SAP.
Capitalize assets in preparation for monthly book closing.
Process fixed asset changes due to retirement, transfer, or sale.
Maintain company-wide shared Excel spreadsheet with updated project spend and open commitment.
Create new reports and input documents as assigned by department head.
H&R BLOCK, FLINT, MI 2004-2016
Office Manager
Provide leadership and coaching for a large tax preparation center, delivering annual revenue of $350,000. Supervise
staff of up to 14 associates, serving approximately 1200 clients per year. Educate taxpayers in relation to tax planning
and financial decision-making. Prepare wide variety of complex federal and state tax returns, and all related schedules.
Assure compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to tax preparation, banking, and fair employment
standards. Provide clients with support to resolve Internal Revenue Service notices to avoid improper audits and fines.
Train new and returning staff on all new products, services, and procedures.
Developed and continue to manage an IRS mandated tax preparer continuing education program, to ensure annual
continued training requirements are completed (or exceeded).
Selected to serve as the Continuing Education Coach for the Flint District, providing guidance and direction to up to
150 employees in 16 branches.
KEYBANK, ANN ARBOR, MI 1983-1998
Executive Administrative Assistant
Provided support to Senior Vice President of Private Banking. Inspected, processed, and recorded mortgage and
commercial loan documents. Provided service to affluent client base. Managed the sales tracking system, and created
and managed large client billing databases. Trained and obtained systems access for new employees.
Investment Services Assistant (1986-1992)
Managed transactions for an in-house discount brokerage and precious metals program, and administered a mutual
fund IRA program for 150+ clients. Obtained quotes, placed trades, and maintained files with required documentation.
ATM Coordinator (1983-1986)
Researched and resolved electronic funds transfer regulatory issues. Trained bank staff on balancing and maintenance
procedures. Coordinated after-hours service team. Assisted law enforcement with issues related to fraudulent usage.
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2. Kelly Hewitt
P.O. Box 317, New Lothrop, MI 48460 810.638.5466 Kelly@TheDollmakers.com
P R O F ES S I O N A L T R A I N I N G
AFTR requirements completed (2015)
CERTIFIED TAX PROFESSIONAL, H&R BLOCK (2004)
(CE requirements exceeded annually)
P R O F ES S I O N A L C R ED E N T I A L S
IRS SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EXAM, PART 2 (PASSED October 2015)
IRS SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EXAM, PARTS 1 AND 3 (anticipated completion August 2016)
IRS CERTIFYING ACCEPTANCE AGENT
S O F T W A R E P R O F I C I E N C Y
QuickBooks Microsoft Office (Excel (including vlookup and pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)