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Wayland McElroy

@waylandmcelroy

Tax Accountant at U.S Bank who managed end-to-end tax filings and maintained a 100% on-time submission record.

At U.S Bank via Robert Half, I managed the end-to-end tax filing process and maintained a 100% on-time submission record. I also prepared tax returns and related reports, supported audits and compliance reporting, and maintained tax records and internal controls.

Earlier, I worked as a Loan Analyst at Small Business Administration, an Auditor at Defense Contract Audit Agency, and a Contact Representative at Internal Revenue Service. My experience also includes accounting at Harris Stowe State University, including general ledger reconciliations, adjusting entries, and audit preparation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tax Accountant

U.S. Bank

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed tax records and prepared tax returns, achieving a 100% on-time submission record. Developed tax strategies that minimized liabilities and supported successful audit outcomes.

Tax Compliance Tax Preparation Tax Liability Projections Financial Reporting Excel PowerPoint

Loan Analyst

Small Business Administration

Dec 2021 - May 2022 (5 months)

Processed home and business loan applications, assessing financial ability and recommending collateral to minimize default risk. Reviewed eligibility and maintained complete loan files for audit readiness.

Loan Processing Risk Assessment Financial Analysis Regulatory Compliance Documentation

Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Participated in contract audit assignments across federal procurement, identifying cost savings opportunities. Drafted detailed audit reports and maintained comprehensive work papers.

Audit Contract Auditor Financial Analysis Report Writing Documentation

Contact Representative

Internal Revenue Service

Dec 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years)

Applied tax law and collection techniques to assess and collect outstanding taxpayer liabilities. Resolved delinquent tax cases through education and negotiation, improving voluntary compliance.

Tax Law Collections Negotiation Customer Service Communication Skills

Accountant

Harris-Stowe State University

Feb 2008 - Jun 2012 (4 years 4 months)

Reconciled monthly expenditure reports and general ledger accounts, improving financial reporting reliability. Investigated vendor issues and executed special projects to enhance processing efficiency.

General Ledger Accountant Reconciliations Financial Reporting Vendor Management Process Improvement