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Career Objective                                                                                            

Proficient, detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper exploring opportunity to contribute expertise as well as solid administrative/office management skills toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization.

 

Profile                                                                                                              

Ø  Offer extensive experience in the accounting field, with comprehensive background in managing the full cycle of accounting and handling accounting software conversions.

Ø  Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Ø  Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

Ø  Excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff.

Ø  Exceptional abilities in handling accounts payable/receivable, payroll, job costing, general ledger, loan draws, fund control, and monthly reporting of financial statements.

 

Professional Experience                                                                               

Elma Gil - La Jolla, CA                                                                                                   2008-Present

Senior Bookkeeper

  Apply expertise in accounting practices and procedures toward efficiently managing all facets and phases of accounting.

  Successfully enhance operational efficiencies, productivity and quality by spearheading data conversion/software upgrade projects.

 

Eaton Development Co., Inc. - LaMesa, CA                                                                    2002-2008

Accounts Manager

  Demonstrated solid understanding of accounting practices and principles in proficiently managing all phases of accounting on a monthly basis, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and various human resources issues.

  Transferred funds for bank accounts and oversaw general ledger, monthly journal entries, monthly and quarterly reporting, and biweekly Fund Control request for Job Costing, illustrating exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities in achieving operational goals and timelines.

  Relied upon to lend expertise in managing the implementation and conversion of two accounting systems.

 

Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research - La Jolla, CA                                                         1999-2001

Senior Bookkeeper

  Contributed strong detail orientation and financial skills in overseeing all aspects of accounting on a monthly basis for the branch, including accounts payable/receivable, input payroll to ADP, oversee grants provided for research staff, and submission of pension plan funds.

  Proficiently executed diverse accounting functions ranging from bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation to running financials statements monthly and quarterly and reporting directly to headquarters.

  Proactively built and established key relationships and liaised effectively with senior management and staff members.

 

J. Muller International - San Diego, CA                                                                            1991-1999

Staff Accountant

  Effectively planned, coordinated and facilitated accounting for 3 branch offices, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and quality.

  Applied sharp financial acumen and analytical skills in preparing diverse documents including: financial statements and supporting schedules for the balance sheet, job costing reports for project managers, invoices for customers, and spreadsheets for the president to send to parent company

 

 

 

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Prior Experience

 

McGrath Development, Inc. - San Diego, CA

Bookkeeper

 

C. W. McGrath, Inc. - El Cajon, CA

Payroll/Insurance/Accounting

 

Education & Professional Training                                                            

Professional Bookkeeping, Tax and Quickbooks - Universal Accounts

Certificate for Grants Management - Management Concepts (Vienna, VA)

Certified Bookkeeper Course - UCSD Extension (La Jolla, CA)

Accounting Courses - Cuyamaca College (El Cajon, CA)

Lotus 123 application - ROP (El Cajon, CA)

Legal Secretary Courses - American Business College (San Diego, CA)

 

Technical Skills                                                                                              

Excel, Word, Microsoft outlook, Timberline, OneRight Plus, USL Financials, LAS, Frx Financial Reporting, Masterbuilder, Quickbooks Pro Contractor and Quickbooks Enterprises accounting software.

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

From managing complex accounting processes and procedures to streamlining operations and managing accounting software conversions, I have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  I excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing technology solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing financial resources to generate optimal results.  As illustrated by my career background, I have continually advanced in the field of accounting, assuming increasing levels of responsibility.

 

As a member of your staff, 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,

 

 

 

 

Karen L. Maynard