accountant

proficient, detail-oriented accountant exploring opportunity to contribute 13+ years of expertise toward actively supporting the operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven team member. demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and understand financial transactions, reports, correspondence and written materials. solid understanding of debits, credits, intercompany transactions, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.

gaap procedures / financial statements / audits / gl analysis
deposits & reconciliations / chart of accounts / new hire reporting
property tax / annual & quarterly filings / individual / payroll / month-end & year-end closing
bookkeeping / accounts receivable / accounts payable / supervision / training

technical competencies: microsoft word, microsoft excel, microsoft access, microsoft powerpoint, quickbooks, peachtree accounting, and everest.

professional experience

accountant, 09/2005 c 06/2010

national workforce, inc., leesburg, ga

prepared, examined, or analyzed accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. reported to management regarding the finances of establishments with varying sizes and revenue. established tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts. implemented, modified, and documented recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

• inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
• collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• developed, maintained, and analyzed budgets, preparing reports that compared budgeted costs to actual costs.
• analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• accurately prepared, submitted and made payment for 940 taxes, 941 taxes, state department of labor quarterly reports, state withholding, g-7 recertification of 941taxes versus state department of labor, and w-2 s.
• prepared and submitted national automated clearing house association (nacha) files to ensure direct deposit payment to employees in a timely manner.

 

accounting clerk, 01/2004 c 06/2005

culumber fletcher hooker harvey & burge pllc, ocean springs, ms

 

checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding.

• debited, credited, and totaled accounts on spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.

 

assistant accounting manager, 08/1997 c 11/2003

munro petroleum & terminal corp., biloxi, ms

 

performed any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. demonstrated dynamic problem solving skills and focus on details and quality in proficiently identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies/irregularities.

• compiled statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.

education

the university of bombay, india ~ bachelor of science in accounting

 

 

 

 

 

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<<first name>> <<last name>>

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<<company>>

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dear <<courtesy>> <<last name>>,

 

it is with great confidence that i offer 7 years of professional-level accounting experience and strong client relations ability to your organization. as i pursue the <<position title>> within <<company name>>, i recognize that my credentials and experience would greatly assist in reaching future goals and objectives.

 

experience as an accountant, and accounting clerk is the basis for my confidence that i would be a valuable asset to your organization. my career history consists of vast experience in generally accepted accounting practices consistent with the recognition of financial management objectives of diverse organizations. throughout my career, i consistently communicate the company s fiscal vision to the internal members of the organization so that everyone understands their role in achieving these goals, ensuring that the action steps are taken to ensure those goals are met. additionally, i often advise management on my prepared recommendations for improvements in policies, controls, and new methods, effectively communicating with other members of the team also, verbally and in writing.

 

during my career, i ve gained notable experience leading and training other employees in the appropriate procedures necessary for meeting the accounting needs of an economic enterprise. my professional background also includes:

gaap procedures / financial statements / audits / gl analysis
deposits & reconciliations / chart of accounts / new hire reporting
property tax / annual & quarterly filings / individual / payroll / month-end & year-end closing
bookkeeping / accounts receivable / accounts payable / supervision / training

 

my aptitude for evaluating complex problems and reviewing related information to develop viable solutions would be of great use to your organization. i welcome more discussion about how my skills can help in meeting the goals and objective of your organization. until then, should you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at your convenience.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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