career objective                                           

proficient, detail-oriented accountant exploring opportunity to contribute sharp analytical skills and depth of knowledge towards supporting the employer in optimizing performance

profile                                                              

ø  offer numerous years of progressive accounting experience, with expertise in a broad scope of functions, including budget preparation and management, accounts payable and receivable, employee payroll, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, journal entries, deposits, and internal auditing

ø  effectively balance general ledger accounts and compile and produce detailed financials instrumental to supporting senior management in assessing operational performance

ø  boost bottom-line profitability by executing enterprise-wide software conversions, in-sourcing appropriate services, restructuring internal assignments, and monitoring vendor activity for accuracy and compliance

ø  solid record of training and leading top-performing support teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

ms word ~ ms excel ~ ms dynamics (great plains) ~ ms frx ~ quickbooks ~ aatrix ~ infinium ~ wordperfect

professional experience                            

maddox foundation                                                                                                                                      2004 c present

accounting manager

 

american cancer society                                                                                                                                   2000 c 2003

area director & income manager

 

hilton hotel corporation                                                                                                                                    1998 c 2000  

marketing finance manager (1999 c 2000)

senior project manager (1998 c 1999)

 

fogelman properties                                                                                                                                         1997 c 1998

vice president & controller

 

trammell crow company                                                                                                                                  1991 c 1997

vice president & controller (1997)

accounting manager / senior accountant (1991 c 1996)

 

promus companies (formerly holiday inn corporation)                                                                                       1987 c 1991

senior accountant (1988 c 1991)

staff accountant (1987 c 1988)

 

~ key achievements ~

• expertly directed comprehensive overhaul of maddox foundation s accounting system resulting in increased accuracy and reduced operating costs
• saved $750k in fees throughout five-year tenure as account manager at maddox by in-sourcing accounting and payroll functions; personally took on the duties of three personnel formerly responsible for administration, banking, and investment transactions
• led corporate initiative to achieve regulatory compliance; collaborated with erisa attorney on identifying and correcting errors in maddox s outsourced 401(k) administration
• oversaw american cancer society staff dispersed throughout the north mississippi region; coordinated and conducted numerous educational and patient services programs, special events, and community presentations
• entrusted with executive-level marketing funds planning, forecasting, and analysis duties for hilton s key embassy suites, hampton inns, and homewood suites brands
• successfully steered major back-office accounting system conversion project for 89 newly acquired hilton hotels properties; trained and supported personnel on proper software use and standard operating procedures

education                                                          

mississippi state university

bachelor s of professional accountancy

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

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

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive accounting experience, with an emphasis on streamlining procedures and reducing operating costs.  i excel at performing complex analytical tasks under high pressure in a time-sensitive environment, and am adept at executing multiple concurrent responsibilities.  my strong communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to present detailed reports directly to corporate executives, train interdepartmental staff professionals, and effectively resolve issues. to complement this background, i offer a bachelor s of professional accountancy degree.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven 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.

 

sincerely

 

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