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objective

highly proficient, quality-focused accountant eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing operational performance as a key team member.

 

profile

ø  offer approximately 8 years progressive experience in performing general accounting and budgeting functions, with comprehensive project design and management background.

ø  entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of resources through proactive multi-million-dollar budget administration and forecasting.

ø  successfully recruit, train/develop, mentor and lead top-performing teams committed to providing superior service.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff, clients, state and local agents, college directors and independent contractors.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult customer situations with tact and ease.

ø  proficient in microsoft office.

 

education

ms, accounting (in progress) - baldwin-wallace college, graduating in 6/2009.

bs, accounting - myers university, 2004

aab, accounting - bryant & stratton college, 1999

 

career achievements

ø  successfully formalized a financial reporting program and trained external service providers on how to submit required information, instrumental to boosting productivity and efficiency. 

ø  actively supported agencies in accurately completing spend funds by end of their fiscal cycle by creating a spend down plan and providing technical assistance.

ø  applied industry expertise toward effectively managing marketing campaigns and budgets for a variety of businesses in a broad range of industries and markets.

 

professional experience

cuyahoga county board of health, cleveland, oh                                                        2000-present

grant coordinator (2006-present)

  apply detail orientation and organizational abilities toward closely monitoring contractual service provider program activity and fiscal position.

  demonstrate solid understanding of accounting practices and principles in proficiently developing quarterly, biannual, and annual budget forecasts to determine future programming needs.

 

 

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cuyahoga county board of health, cleveland, oh                                                        2000-present

grant coordinator (2006-present)

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  contribute multitasking and prioritizing skills in performing both account clerk and grant coordinator duties until hiring of replacement.

  train, mentor and motivate new hire, playing an instrumental role in the development of a top performing team member.

  proactively build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively with grant vendors and contractual service providers, providing technical assistance and supervision.

  oversee and approve all program and fiscal reports on a monthly basis to ensure appropriate use of funds, with strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

account clerk ii (2000-2006)

  cost-effectively managed fiscal activities for 8 programs with approximately $6m total budget.

  innovatively designed, developed and implemented a comprehensive system to promptly and effectively resolve contractual service provider fiscal reporting issues.

  steered the reconciliation and distribution of financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, exhibiting strong accounting skills.

  successfully applied advanced knowledge of accounting practices and procedures toward efficiently developing quarterly, biannual, and annual budget forecasts.

 

four points by sheraton, wickliffe, oh                                                                           1999-2000

night audit manager

  oversaw and approved financial reports for distribution to day shift managers and maintained full accountability for verifying cash transactions, totals, and night drops, further illustrating strong ability to manage multiple functions.

  spearheaded diverse managerial activities including staffing, training, performance evaluation and termination.

  successfully promoted superior service and exceptional customer satisfaction by promptly resolving audit issues and preventing escalation.

 

volunteer experience

baldwin-wallace college, berea, oh                                                                              2006 & 2007

volunteer tax preparer

  applied accounting skills and experience toward providing free tax preparation services to residents of cuyahoga county.

  screened and interviewed customers to identify and offer tailored and comprehensive assistance, utilizing tax software.

  consistently ensured excellent customer satisfaction by preparing accurate returns and providing high quality service.

professional affiliations

member - accounting association

member - b-w mba students

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in accounting and project management, assuming increasing levels of responsibility for budgeting and forecasting.  from supporting high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to executing proactive accounting processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  among my recent accomplishments, i successfully optimized productivity and efficiency by formalizing a financial reporting program and training external service providers on how to submit required information.  i also actively supported agencies in accurately completing spend funds by end of their fiscal cycle by creating a spend down plan and providing technical assistance.  to complement my experience, i am currently completing a master of science in accounting.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  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 launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position) 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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