Kaiya Hayes
Conyers
Summary
Certified Tax Professional with over 8 years of experience in preparing federal and state returns, reconciling accounts, and managing small business bookkeeping. Expertise in QuickBooks, TurboTax, and ProConnect, with a proven track record of enhancing financial accuracy and maintaining compliance with IRS and GAAP standards while ensuring high client satisfaction. Recognized for streamlining billing systems, optimizing workflows, and delivering precise financial documentation across diverse industries. Strong background in tax analysis and adept at reviewing financial documents to ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to effective tax planning strategies with a demonstrated ability to resolve tax issues promptly and accurately through analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Billing Coordinator
Let Sparks Fly, LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Oversee all billing, reconciliation, and tax record management for small business clients.
- Prepare month-end and year-end reports aligned with GAAP and IRS compliance standards.
- Maintain QuickBooks financial ledgers and generate tax-ready reports for quarterly and annual filings.
- Partner with accountants on 1099 processing, tax adjustments, and audit preparation.
- Improved billing accuracy and reconciliation turnaround by 27% through workflow automation.
Tax Professional (Independent Contractor)
01.2015 - Current
- Prepare and file individual and small business tax returns (Forms 1040, Schedule C, 1099, W-2).
- Analyze financial statements to determine deductions, credits, and estimated tax obligations.
- Manage QuickBooks bookkeeping, quarterly reconciliations, and financial statement review.
- Maintain 99% filing accuracy and a consistent client retention rate through clear tax guidance and compliance education.
Accounting Intern
Georgia State University
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported reconciliation and journal entry preparation for university accounts.
- Assisted with vendor billing audits and maintained compliance with IRS and internal reporting standards.
- Created Excel dashboards to enhance monthly financial visibility and performance tracking.
- Dept. of Accounting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Pharmacy
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05-2028
Skills
- Intuit Academy Tax Preparation
- Asana Workflow Implementation
- QuickBooks Online
- ProConnect Tax
- TurboTax
- Drake Tax
- ADP Payroll
- Oracle NetSuite
- Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Tax Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reconciliation
- GAAP Compliance
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Payroll Tax Filing
- 1099 & W-2 Reporting
- Budget Forecasting
- Year-End Close
Certification
Intuit Tax Preparer Certification
Asana Workflow Implementation Specialist Certification
Timeline
Senior Billing Coordinator
Let Sparks Fly, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Tax Professional (Independent Contractor)
01.2015 - Current
Accounting Intern
Georgia State University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Pharmacy
Mercer University
Professional Highlights
- 8+ years of tax preparation, bookkeeping, and reconciliation experience across corporate and contract roles.
- Proficient in multi-state filings, e-file submissions, and IRS audit support.
- Advanced QuickBooks user with expertise in report customization and expense categorization.
- Recognized by Intuit Academy for technical proficiency in tax preparation and client communication.
Certifications And Skills
Intuit Academy Tax Preparation (TurboTax & QuickBooks), Asana Workflow Implementation Certified, QuickBooks Online, ProConnect Tax, TurboTax, Drake Tax, ADP Payroll, Oracle NetSuite, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, Financial Reconciliation, GAAP Compliance, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll Tax Filing, 1099 & W-2 Reporting, Budget Forecasting, Year-End Close