Accountant

Public ~ Corporate/Business

 

 

Ø  Masters of Accounting candidate with plans to sit for CPA exam upon May 2010 graduation

Ø  Practical experience in multi-state sales and excise tax and dispute resolution as well as internal auditing and general ledger reconciliations

Ø  Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills; solid background in interfacing with customers, vendors and the general public

Ø  Sharp analytical and problem solving skills

Ø  Effectively prioritize, coordinate and steer projects to optimize productivity and meet critical timelines while maintaining high quality standards

 

 

Sun Coast Resources, Inc. - Houston, TX                                                                            DATES

Tax Assistant

Proficiently prepare, verify and process sales and excise taxes for customers/vendors across 23 states

Effectively analyze and troubleshoot  tax disputes/discrepancies for prompt resolution

Apply strong accounting knowledge toward conducting thorough internal sales tax audits as well as reconciling general ledger

 

 

Master's of Accounting; in progress-graduate May 2010

University of Houston-Clear Lake, TX

Bachelors of Business Administration in General Business; 2006

Lamar University-Beaumont, TX

 

 

Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Member, Beta Gamma Sigma, the National Honor Society for Business Majors

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I m on track to graduate with a Masters in Accounting in May of this year, with plans to subsequently sit for the CPA exam.  Concurrent with my academic pursuits, I have gained solid practical experience in the accounting field, with a focus on multi-state sales and excise tax as well as responsibilities for general ledger reconciliations and internal audits.  I possess strong research, analysis and troubleshooting skills and have worked extensively with customers and vendors in addressing and resolving disputes/discrepancies while maintaining positive professional relationships.   Additionally, I am adept in strategically managing projects/ workflow to boost efficiencies and meet deadlines in fast-paced, time-sensitive settings.

To complement this background, I previously earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business, giving me a well-rounded knowledge of broad-scope business operation, fiscal management and administrative functions.

 

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,

 

 

 

Dave Bishop