Kevin Rice has over 15 years of experience in accounting, finance, and taxation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wichita State University and is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and accounting software such as QuickBooks. He has worked in various accounting roles for companies such as Sampson Construction and Triple S Ranch Supply, where he performed tasks like accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, auditing, and tax preparation. Currently, Rice runs his own business, Rice Financial Services, providing accounting, tax, and financial analysis services to individual and commercial clients.
1. Kevin Rice
Wichita, KS 67219
Cellular 316 390-9651
ricekev69@gmail.com
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
Summary of Qualifications
Accounting, Finance & Audit Experience: Track record of day-to-day business transactions in fast
paced environments. Relevant experience includes financial reports, monthly and year-end audits,
bank reconciliations, account analysis, financial troubleshooting, insurance and operating policies and
procedures.
Academic Qualifications: Wichita State University - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting.
Team Leadership: Fifteen-plus years' experience managing and training diverse staff teams.
Customer Service Delivery: Strong focus on satisfactory customer relations; adept at handling
challenging situations.
Technical Capabilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to utilize and maintain complex PC
spreadsheets and databases.
Core Accounting Competencies
Practical work experience combined with academic and company training in following areas:
• A/P & A/R • Cost Accounting • Wire Transfers
• General Ledger • Check Reconciliation • Auditing Theory / Practice
• Cash Management • Financial Statements • Federal and State Taxation
• Data Collection • Journal Entries • Record Keeping
• Bank Reconciliations • Customer Service • Quality Assurance
"Kevin worked well with all members of the accounting team… there were no discrepancies and assigned
work tasks were completed according to written policies and procedures and GAAP standards…he
demonstrated a good basic understanding of essential equipment functions, operations, and applicable
software in the accounting department." - Select comments from Brad McGlachlin - CPA with
Gutschenritter & Johnson, L.L.C.
Professional Work Experience
Rice Financial Services 1994 to Present
CEO / OWNER
• Provided a wide range of Accounting, Tax and Financial Analysis services for both individual and
commercial clients
Prepared over 100 individual and business returns each year
• Supervise and train six employees; authorize financial documents; audit client internal operations;
reinforce standard company policies/procedures; and handle special customer requests.
• As a Tax Problem Resolution Specialist - successfully negotiated a client's tax obligation with the IRS,
from over $360,000 to $66,000
• CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN DURING TAX SEASON
2. Sampson Construction KS, L.L.C. 2012 to 2013
Accountant
• Provided full accounting services: A/R, A/P, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Analysis, GJ posting,
Budget preparations, Bank reconciliations, Tax reports, Company Insurance, Collections and Internal
Audits
• Personal contributions to the company resulted in a dramatic reduction of administrative and
operational cost of over $150,000
Triple S Ranch Supply 1991 to 1995
Accountant
• Maintained A/R, A/P, I/C, POS and G/L information systems
Handled client billings and A/R collections
Prepared company payroll as well as all payroll and sales tax taxation returns
Generated monthly and year-end financial statements
• Conducted internal audit discovering CPA errors of over $50,000
• The last year was as an Accounting Consultant on an as needed basis and accounting software
support
Mid – Kansas Action & Assistance Programs 1986 to 1988
Fiscal Officer
• Maintained all accounting functions within the aegis of Governmental “fund” Accounting for 18
individual state funded programs separately and overall for the agency
Wrote administrative and clerical reports
Submitted state reports and conducted internal audits
Assisted in outlining budgets and grant reports
Oversaw all cash disbursements and grant receipts
As Fiscal Officer, I managed the 18 Program Directors in all finance matters for the agency
• Major contribution was conducting a 4-year internal audit disproving grant overpayments of $440,000
Accounting and Tax Software used: Quickbooks (desktop), Quickbooks (online), Pro System FX, Drake
Tax Software, TurboTax, & TaxCut
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