career objective                              

accuracy-focused accountant with mba eager to contribute strong bookkeeping, analytical, and technical skills toward actively supporting the employer in improving financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of accounting and financial management experience, with expertise in broad scope of functions

ø  effectively manage accounts payable and receivable, employee payroll, bank reconciliations, cash flow, reporting, journal entries, petty cash, deposits, and collections; prepare individual federal tax returns and single business annual tax returns

ø  steer vendor/contractor relations, prepare contracts, maintain detailed operational and sales data, and proactively monitor key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement

ø  accurately analyze p & l statements and generate detailed financial reports instrumental to supporting executive management in assessing business performance; review and revise budgets in line with corporate goals

ø  conduct internal audits and support senior auditors in preparing client financial statements; perform balance sheet testing, revenue generation test work, internal control tests, and other procedures

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

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including microsoft applications and quickbooks

 

~ key achievements ~

• performed a broad range of operational and financial management functions for busy starbucks location; coordinated payroll, approved vendor invoices, and expertly administered budget to boost bottom-line profitability
• applied strong organizational and negotiation skills toward successfully eliminating outstanding receivables at cass community social services
• as an audit associate with global consulting, selected to work on key project for the city of detroit
• in recognition of outstanding academic performance, chosen to participate in a multi-year internship program

professional experience                

starbucks coffee company, seattle, wa                                                                                               2005 c 2009                            

retail manager

 

cass community social services, detroit, mi                                                                                         2003 c 2004

accountant                                                        

 

global consulting, farmington hills, mi                                                                                                              2002 c 2003

audit associate (contract)

 

kpmg llp, detroit, mi

audit associate                                                                                                                                    2001 c 2002 tax intern c inroads program                                                                                                      2000

audit / tax assistant c inroads program                                                                                           1998, 1999

education                                           

university of phoenix, clinton township, mi  

master of business administration c 3.67 gpa

 

university of detroit-mercy, detroit, mi  

bachelor of business administration in accounting