career objective                              

accuracy-focused accountant 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 experience with expertise in a broad scope of financial management functions in diverse arenas, including city government, not for profit, telecommunications, lead recycling, real estate relocation, and tax service  environments

ø  effectively manage accounts payable and receivable, balance sheets, employee payroll, bank reconciliations, federal/state reporting, journal entries, petty cash, deposits, aging reports, and auditing

ø  accurately balance general ledger and generate detailed financial reports instrumental to supporting executive management in assessing business performance

ø  apply depth of financial planning knowledge towards preparing and administering budgets;  successfully develop and implement corporate financial strategies and policies to attain year-over-year cost savings and profitability

ø  steer vendor relations, oversee contractual compliance, and track expenditures; review, analyze, update, and reconcile work order logs, deliverable schedules, and invoices

ø  serve in an administrative capacity responsible for document production, account management, payment processing, and clerical functions

ø  extensive experience preparing individual and business tax returns, providing tax consultation, and completing tax reporting duties

ø  demonstrated ability to strategically plan and coordinate workflow to optimize productivity while containing labor costs

ø  as the owner and operator of a small business, posses practical knowledge of all aspects of operations, including marketing, sales, inventory control, shipping and receiving, customer service, website management, staff supervision, financial forecasting, and financial management

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook) ~ lotus notes ~ oracle ~ turbo-tax ~ quicken ~ sap ~

jd edwards ~ as/400 ~ great plains ~ dynamics 6.5 ~ solomon

professional experience                

spherion, new york, ny                                                                                                                        2007 c present

contract analyst - citytime, office of payroll administration for the city of new york

                                               

jasa, new york, ny                                                                                                                              2004 c 2007

accountant

 

staff accountemps, dallas, tx                                                                                                              2001 c 2004

salaried professional accountant

 

sunbelt telecommunications, allen, tx                                                                                                  1998 c 2001

accountant

 

h&r block ´ richardson, tx                                                                                                                  1989 c 2001

tax associate (seasonal)

 

~ additional experience ~

basket boutique, new york, ny                                                                                                             1989 c present

president / owner

education                                           

commonwealth community college, virginia beach, va

studies in accounting and business management

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an accounting capacity 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 more than 20 years of financial management experience.  most recently, i ve been working in the contract administration group of citytime, under the office of payroll administration for the city of new york, where i ve played an integral role in generating over $197k in cost savings for the city.  in addition to my extensive background maintaining a/p, a/r, g/l, and payroll records, i ve gained valuable experience with government-assisted and not-for-profit documentation, and am knowledgeable in all aspects of business administration.  my strong analytical skills and sharp mathematical aptitude have consistently proven instrumental in my success at driving financial performance, and i have effectively applied my strong communication skills towards working closely with senior management to ensure consistently smooth operations.

 

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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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting 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 organizational, administrative, and analytical 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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