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Professional Summary

Dynamic and detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven ability to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies, formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk. Personable in managing client relationships and assisting clients to resolve problems and find solutions.

Skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • MS Windows proficient
  • Quick learner
  • Strong client relations
  • Account reconciliations
  • Effective time management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Strong account analysis skills
  • Staff management
  • Motivated team player
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • Intuit QuickBooks specialist
  • Payroll administration
Work History
STAFF ACCOUNTANT, 11/2017 to Current
 MARK LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES – Rockville Centre, New York
  • Accurately calculated deductions and processed payroll for 200 employees.
  • Supported human resources by preparing payroll checks and employee liability balances.
  • Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
  • Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Monitored and tracked all employees' leave time.
  • Researched proper tax accounting treatment of various transactions.
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for all types of organizations and entities, including individuals.
  • Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT, 04/2017 to 11/2017
 KURT C. WILNER C.P.A – HUNTINGTON, NY
  • Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
BOOKKEEPER, 09/2016 to 01/2017
 AUTO TRANSPORT 123 – BALDWIN, NY
    • Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled.
    • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
    • Introduced new and efficient accounting, financial and operational systems.
    • Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
    • Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.
    • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
DEPOSIT ESCROW COORDINATOR, 05/2013 to 08/2016
 CAPITAL ONE BANK – MELVILLE, NY
    • Opened and processed new sub tenant escrow accounts
    • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions with management companies and their tenants.
    • Processed IRS W-9 forms  for certification
    • Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
    • Researched and processed stop payment requests
    • Debited and credited sub accounts accordingly Verified all work in preparation for department Audits
    • Worked with auditors to create a department proofing system
ASSISTANT LEAD TELLER, 04/2007 to 11/2012
 CAPITAL ONE BANK – BALDWIN, NY
  • Assessed clients' financial situations to develop strategic financial planning solutions.
  • Collaborated with the compliance department to eliminate procedural errors and margin breaks.
  • Reconciled debit reports, margin reports and trade settlement reports to reach in-house goals and objectives.
  • Led and educated investment team on customer relationship management techniques.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders.
  • Processed quarterly Vault and ATM audits with a zero error rate.
  • Sold cashier's checks, traveler's checks and money orders.
Education
Associate of Science: Business Accounting, 2016
 NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE - GARDEN CITY, NY
Bachelor of Arts: Accounting and Information Systems, 03/2020
 QUEENS COLLEGE - FLUSHING, NY
Honors & Certificates
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society
  • Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor
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Summary
Flexible, team-oriented accountant with 12+ years of increasing responsibility who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving processes and technologies to prepare clear, comprehensive financial reports for executive-level management. 
Highlights
  • CPA certification
  • Complex problem solving
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Business process improvement
  • Ethical approach to finance
  • Full-cycle payroll 
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Advanced Excel experience
  • Intermediate Access experience 
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Forecasting and planning
Experience
09/2017 - Current
Amethyst Business Solutions, LLC － Katy, TX Owner/Manager Accounting, payroll, and tax services for small businesses. QB Desktop and QB Online Certified Pro Advisor.
11/2011 - 06/2017
Katy Independent School District － Katy, TX Substitute 2 yrs/High School Mathematics Teacher 4 yrs
02/2008
Farmers Life Insurance － Mercer Island, WA Managerial Accounting Analyst - 4 years Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports. Prepared and filed multi-state sales and use tax returns,  annual reports and other miscellaneous filings. Manipulated and analyzed data using pivot tables, pivot charts, and macros. Modified Visual Basic code in Microsoft Excel and Access.
04/2002 - 06/2004
Interstate Distributor － Tacoma, WA Senior Accountant - 2 years Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automated processes. Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines. Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
06/1996 - 03/2002
Tempar Incorporated － Auburn, WA Accounting Manager/Controller - 6 years Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Managed payroll and time systems.  Monitored cash-flow and daily banking transactions. Managed relationships with vendors and customers during times of tight cash-flow.  Maintained annual and monthly budgets. Compiled financial, accounting and auditing reports and tables for cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable, receivables and profits and losses.  Worked closely with outside CPA, bankers, and insurance company.
06/1995 - 04/2000
McSheridan & Associates, CPA － Kent, WA Staff Accountant - PT 5 years Prepared client payroll, monthly financial statements, quarterly tax returns, and annual federal tax returns.
Education
1995
Washington State University Pullman, WA Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration/Accounting
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Professional Summary
  • Hard-working, multi-tasking Executive Assistant with outstanding telephone, scheduling and documentation skills.
  • Highly organized and meticulous Administrative Assistant with experience in corporate office settings.
  • Administrative professional offering excellent communication and computer skills. Meets deadlines and works with a high level of multicultural awareness and adaptability.
  • Detail-oriented and driven Executive Assistant with expertise in problem solving and managing daily office functions.
  • Experienced Office Manager with a strength in managing multiple projects simultaneously and fostering a cohesive staff.
  • Enthusiastic and well-organized Administrative Assistant with solid background in data entry, schedule management and event planning.
Skills
  • Financial reporting specialist
  • Fiscal budgeting knowledge
  • Accounting operations professional
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Budget analysis
  • MS Office Suite
  • Superior attention to detail
Work History
Administrative Specialist Comptroller of Maryland - Annapolis, Maryland, United States 09/2016 - 06/2017
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Meticulous Attention To Detail
Fiscal Specialist - Payroll Commissioners of Saint Mary's County - Leonardtown, MD 20650 04/2015 - 07/2016
Administrative Assistant State of Maryland - Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 07/2014 - 04/2015
  • Answered and quickly redirected up to [Number] calls per [Time period].
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
  • Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.
  • Drafted biweekly time sheets for multiple executives and employees.
  • Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services.
Staff Accountant Carney, Inc. - Alexandria, Virginia, United States 05/2013 - 11/2013
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
  • Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts: Business Prince Georges Community College - Largo, Md None
Associate of Arts: Business CSM - LaPlata, MD None
Additional Information

AccountEdge

Adams Keegan/Efficenter

ADP & Paychex

Batchfiler/EFTPS

CBSI

Cognos

DacEasy

Group Wise 

JAMIS

MasterTax

Medical MasterMind

MicroPro

Microsoft: Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project, Word, Works

Novell / NT

OpenAir

Outlook  

Peachtree

ProxyMed

Quicken

RapidPay

SL 2011/Solomon

SoftMed (EMR)

SunGard/H.T.E. Financial  Software

Support Magic

Timeslips/e-center

TIMSS (CRM)

TrailBlazer

Unanet

WebMd Elec.  Trans.

Webtea Time Report

Windows 8, 10, 2000, 98, 95, Vista, XP

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Summary
Flexible Sales Rep who adapts seamlessly to constantly changing promotions and offers. Experience handling a vast array of various customer issues with 10+ years of retail experience.
Highlights
  • Operations management​
  • Results-oriented​
  • Commission based sales experience ​
  • Client-focused​
  • Adaptive​
  • Telesales experience
Accomplishments
Won “Retail Sales Associate of the Year”  in 2015 for the state of Kentucky
Won "Retail Store of the Year" in 2016 for the state of Kentucky
Won "Retail Store of the Year" in 2017 for the state of Kentucky
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Experience
Sales Consultant / Store Manager 10/2014 to Current Sprint Frankfort, Kentucky
Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items.
Worked flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer levels.
Staff Accountant 12/2016 to Current Rodgers Consulting LLC Frankfort, Kentucky
Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.

Reconciled bank statements to clients' books and prepared financial statements from client documents.
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Education
Bachelor of Science: Business: Specialization in Accounting 2016 Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY, USA
Dean's List.
Member of Delta Mu Delta High Honors Society.
Presidential Scholarship.
Top 1% of class.
Student Ambassador, Becker, 2015-2016.
Student Ambassador, KYCPA, 2017-Current.
Affiliations
KYCPA Student Member.
Delta Mu Delta
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