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objective

accounting professional team player eager to contribute expertise in general ledger, clerical accounting, analysis and bookkeeping,  as well as dynamic business and technical support, project management and communication talents toward supporting the employer in meeting business objectives.

career profile

ø  b.b.a., accounting and finance.

ø  over 17 years of successful financial control background, including a/p and a/r.

ø  adept in all facets of the accounting and auditing functions as well as gaap.

ø  knowledgeable in bookkeeping, expenses, depreciation, bank reconciliation and merchant account analysis.

ø  skilled in use of advanced accounting software (see below).

ø  proven capacity in process improvement.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  effective coordinator and negotiator.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual who adapts to changing environments.

professional experience

mcnay art museum, san antonio, tx                                                                                        2008 c present

senior accountant

       retained to evaluate general ledger accounts and perform needed adjustments via journal entries.

       maintain supporting excel spreadsheets for related revenue and expense accounts.

       perform accounting information analysis with excel spreadsheets.

       design monthly depreciation reports.

       update fixed asset information in general ledger.

       ensure updated monthly bank reconciliations and merchant account analysis.

       utilize counterpoint, patron edge, raiser s edge and financial edge to import daily batches.

       reconcile/record daily receipts for ticketing, museum store sales and memberships.

       assess all supporting documentation.

       develop procedures for necessary a/p functions.

       initiate monthly journal entries to transfer funds between restricted and unrestricted revenue accounts.

       author journal entries to ensure funds are recorded with correct project id s

 

fairfield processing, danbury, ct                                                                                                 2007 c 2008

accounts payable administrator/it support assistant

       recruited to perform full-cycle a/p including invoice coding.

       conducted multiple monthly account reconciliations.

       updated current and projected future cash flow transactions.

       ensured on-going research/updating of inventory cost sheets.

       spearheaded month-end closing of accounting modules, prepared monthly/quarterly sales tax and processed wire transfers/overseas letters of credit.

       evaluated general ledger accounts for reconciliation and journal entries.

       managed operation and maintenance of workstation software and driver installations.

       tracked and monitored network servers to ensure process operations.

       responsible for upgrading of copier/phone system data via web servers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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in the ledger, new milford, ct                                                                                                      2004 c 2005

proprietor/accountant

       served clientele as full-charge bookkeeper.

       provided accounting and taxation services for multiple clientele.

 

fat city, new milford, ct                                                                                                              2004 c 2005

director of operations

       functioned as full charge bookkeeper, supervised staff of five, managed office operations and developed high efficiency inventory control methodologies.

       originated monthly/quarterly sales tax reports and ensured obtaining of business and manufacturing licenses.

 

 

earlier background

prior to 2004, served as administrator, financial corporation of america, austin, tx, accountant, railtex inc., san antonio, tx, and tax accountant, west financial accounting, bad aibling, ga.  in these assignments built outstanding financial control, administrative, general ledger and taxation skill sets. 

 

 

education

texas tech university

bachelor of business administration, accounting and finance

 

 

 

technology skills

accounting software: blackbaud: financial edge/ raiser s edge/ patron edge, counterpoint, microsoft dynamics, quatro pro, quickbooks pro, platinum

 

other software: ms office suite (word, excel and outlook), wordperfect, lotus

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an accounting assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.b.a., accounting and finance, and 17 years of successful financial control experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in general ledger, a/p, clerical accounting, gaap, reconciliations and journal entries, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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thank you letter text

 

 

date

 

contact name

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting accounting position currently available with your organization.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

                                                         

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to continue a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic management, coordination and communications skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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