career objective                              

proficient, detail-oriented accountant exploring opportunity to contribute expertise toward actively supporting a cpa as a driven team member

profile                                                

ø  offer more than 8 years of financial management and accounting experience, with expertise in pioneering process improvements that reduce bad debts, improve cash flow, and increase productivity

ø  accurately manage accounts payable and receivable, generate aging reports, perform collections, enter bills and payments, conduct audits, reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, complete end-of-month closings, and balance general ledger

ø  generate detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports instrumental to supporting executive management in assessing business performance

ø  provide outstanding customer service through efficient research and resolution of potential issues; possess sharp analytical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities

ø  strong supervisory experience; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations regarding the handling of sensitive information

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; keen eye for detail and emphasis on accuracy

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including ms office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), quickbooks, great plains, hp reflection, and oracle peoplesoft; fully bilingual in german / english

 

~ key achievements ~

• streamlined and standardized labor tracking, billing, and accounting processes at longwater & company, resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy, and profitability
• implemented cost controls to improve cash flow at longwater & company
• successfully managed over $2.5m in receivables for eureka media group; reduced a/r by more than 30% and improved recovery by 33% through implementation of effective bad debt collections procedures
• consistently kept bad debt reserve below budget and surpassed collections goals while maintaining responsibility for more than $4m in columbus ledger-enquirer receivables; oversaw 5-member credit team
• expertly prepared and managed chapter 13 and chapter 7 bankruptcy cases as a legal assistant for shari lee smith & associates

education                                           

studies toward master of science in accounting, liberty university, lynchburg, va             anticipated graduation 2010

bachelor of arts in accounting c 3.98 gpa, troy state university, phenix city, al                                             2008

associate s degree in management c 4.00 gpa, barton county community college, junction city, ks               1997

 

~ professional development & affiliations ~

cpa exam preparation, becker professional education                                                                                      present

certified quickbooks user

member, american institute of certified public accountants (aicpa)
member, florida institute of cpas (ficpa)
member, ladies auxiliary vfw

professional experience                

staff accountant, longwater & company, savannah, ga                                                                             2008 c 2009

credit / traffic manager, eureka media group,  el paso, tx                                                                       2007 c 2008

credit manager, the columbus ledger-enquirer, columbus, ga                                                       2004 c 2007

legal assistant to debtor attorney, shari lee smith & associates, hinesville, ga                                       2001 c 2004

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an accountant 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 solid practical experience working in a bookkeeping and accounting support capacity.  i excel at managing a/p, a/r, and corporate records, and am adept at working with interdepartmental personnel and external parties.  my strong attention to detail has consistently proven instrumental in my ability to produce accurate financial statements and follow up on outstanding accounts.  i have excellent technical skills and am fluent in written and spoken german.  to complement this background, i am currently completing my master s degree in accounting and am preparing for the cpa examination. 

 

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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