Jeff Hoots

Current

• Staff CPA at Dehmel & Associates, PC, CPAs

Past

• Accounting and Information Professional at Crawfords Bakery
• Master Tax Advisor at H & R Block
• Accountant at Century Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Education

• Manchester College
• Indiana University-Northwest

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Industry

Accounting

Jeff Hoots’s Summary

Strong business experience synergizing technical ability and relationship building. Aptitiudes in accounting and other business systems, managing data and supporting schedules with attention to accuracy, generally accepted accounting principles, other comprehensive bases of accounting, end user needs, and strategic planning.

Commitment to career growth and development demonstrated through success in income tax preparation and planning field, earning Master Tax Advisor Certification with industry leader tax firm and using that experience to win my current position.

Certified Public Accountant License CP19500118 (Indiana) – Active

Jeff Hoots’s Specialties:

Accounting for small and/or closely held business, general ledger, supporting schedules, payroll, payroll taxes, payroll tax returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders, inventory, individual and business tax returns.

Jeff Hoots’s Experience

• Staff CPA

  Dehmel & Associates, PC, CPAs

  (Accounting industry)

  August 2009 — Present (4 months)

  Empowering clients to understand their financial position through financial statement compilation, tax return preparation, and business analysis.

• Accounting and Information Professional

  Crawfords Bakery

  (Food Production industry)

  March 1998 — August 2009 (11 years 6 months)

  Compilied financial statements, supporting schedules, and cash reconciliations for internal use.
  
  Ensuried competitiveness in the marketplace by cost accounting.
  
  Ran entire payroll process in-house: calculations, taxes, benefits.
  
  Compilied Fixed Asset records – acquisitions, depreciation, dispositions.
  
  Provided financial data to independent CPAs for review and tax, returns filed with no material adjustments.
  
  Provided financial data to bank as necessary to secure financing for expansions in 2000 and 2003, relationship ongoing during debt service.
  
  Created Bakery’s 1st HACCP (Comprehensive Food Safety) Program, leading to 3rd party audit rankings of Excellent (2007) and Superior (2008).
  
  Close working relationships with owners/operators, customers, vendors, and industry partners.
  
  Developed, wrote, trained, and encouraged all staff in system implementations.
  
  Team player and leadership by example through participation in all business functions as needed.

• Master Tax Advisor

  H & R Block

  (Accounting industry)

  January 2007 — April 2009 (2 years 4 months)

  Prepared personal and business tax returns with attention to accuracy and helping clients gain understanding of their present tax return situation.
  
  Help clients plan for the future by analyzing their financial positions and making recommendations regarding saving, investing, debt reduction, tax planning, and resolving tax problems.
  
  Assisted other tax professionals by answering questions and providing insight, earned a reputation of expertise in areas such as Sole Proprietorships, Health Savings Accounts, and other matters as they arise.
  
  Added value to Company through excellent service, client retention, and marketing.
  
  Committed to learning and growing by taking over 200 hours (and counting) of classroom and online training / coursework.

• Accountant

  Century Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, Indiana

  (Accounting industry)

  November 1994 — November 1997 (3 years 1 month)

  Performed all corporate accounting to maintain General Ledger and related information. Took the inititative of recommending actions to maximize cash flow and profitability. Began practice fo providing interim cash flow and activity statements. Prepared all bank reconciliations, financial statements, and tax returns. Enhanced inventory controls to provide on-line real time inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.

Jeff Hoots’s Education

• Manchester College

  B.S. , Accounting , 1986 — 1988

  Transferred to Manchester College from Indiana University - Northwest, completed my Accounting Degree and passed the CPA Exam.

  Activities and Societies:

  Student Government, Accounting Club, Intramurals, College Radio Station WBKE, on-campus jobs.

• Indiana University-Northwest

  B.S. Candidate , Accounting , 1984 — 1986

  Commuted to Indiana University Northwest my first two years of college, then transferred to Manchester College.

  Activities and Societies:

  Student Guides, Accounting Club, Freshman Honor Society, Dean's List

Additional Information

Jeff Hoots’s Interests:

Small Business, Accounting, Food Safety, Family, Wii, Bicycling, Personal Finance, Individual Income Tax, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey

Jeff Hoots’s Groups:

•    Manchester College
•    College Park Church
•    H&R Block
•    College Park Church Attendees

Jeff Hoots’s Honors:

CPA (Indiana - Active)

Jeff Hoots’s Contact Settings

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