yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

details-focused accountant with mba eager to explore opportunities to contribute business expertise and academic credentials while supporting operations of a progressive company seeking a driven team member.

 

profile of qualifications

 

        top performer who develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical data to optimize profits in compliance with key goals.

        excellent communicator who streamlines financial processes to increase efficiency within high-volume environments.

        integral leader who makes solid accounting decisions to reflect positively on business productivity and well-being.

         out-of-the-box thinker who demonstrates superior attention-to-detail and strong troubleshooting proficiencies.

 

professional synopsis

 

        apply sharp analytical abilities toward preparing and disbursing accounts payable from fiduciary accounts, including transferring funds between company-controlled accounts and reconciling balance sheets (i.e. intercompany accounts).

        maintain fixed asset records, forecast cash needs on a weekly basis, and prepare and post monthly depreciations.

        perform accounts payable / receivable; assist with annual financial statements audits, employee benefit plans, and non-profit organizations business activities; and handle all billing and invoicing processes and vendor payments.

        utilize broad financial services knowledge to prepare 990 tax returns and 5500 reports, along with maintaining monthly investment accounting for employee benefit plans and preparing compilations for month-end closings.

        contribute strong communication skills toward interfacing among clients regarding accounts and wires, including preparing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports; reconciling bank accounts; and automating wiring procedures.

        optimize bottom-line results by designing a resourceful inventory system for use within a high-volume retail store, preparing budgets for individual and family clientele, and managing a start-up company s marketing and website.

        monitor and collect outstanding receivables to maximize cash flow and contain financial risk to companies while diplomatically maintaining high-quality customer relationships.

 

professional experience

 

staff accountant, equiant financial services, scottsdale, az                                             2007 c present

contract / freelance work, at-home services, phoenix, az                                                         2002 c 2007

staff accountant, zobel & hall, pc, tempe, az                                                                             2001 c 2002

group leader / data conversion operator, u.s. postal service, glendale, az                           1995 c 1997

billing clerk, diversified contractors, inc., phoenix, az                                                           1994 c 1995

bookkeeper, sunrise preschool, phoenix, az                                                                                         1994

junior accountant, arlington electronic wholesaler, inc., arlington, va                                       1991

 

education & technical summary

 

master of business administration (accounting emphasis 3.92 gpa)                        university of phoenix

 

bachelor of science in business (accounting emphasis 3.94 gpa)                       arizona state university

 

ms dynamics great plains • ms office suite • ms visio • intuit quickbooks • real world software

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my professional skills and academic credentials can help to achieve your key objectives.  i can offer 13+ years of solid experience in accounts payable / receivables, fixed asset records, balance sheet reconciling, financial audits, and billing / invoicing, among others, and am well-versed in all facets of tax administration, budgeting, process improvement, and client relations.

 

to complement my background, please note that i hold an m.b.a. (accounting emphasis 3.92 gpa) from the university of phoenix and a b.s. in business (accounting emphasis 3.94 gpa) from arizona state university.  i am proficient with ms dynamics great plains, intuit quickbooks, real world software, ms visio, and ms office suite.

 

currently, as a staff accountant for equiant financial services, i utilize my broad scope of industry and financial services knowledge toward preparing and disbursing accounts payable from fiduciary accounts, including transferring funds between company-controlled accounts and reconciling balance sheets (i.e. intercompany accounts).  within this role, i expertly maintain fixed asset records, forecast cash needs on a weekly basis, and prepare and post monthly depreciations.  i also contribute strong communication talents toward interfacing among clients regarding accounts and wires, including preparing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports; reconciling bank accounts; and automating wiring procedures.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

you will find me to be a results-focused professional who can contribute superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical abilities.  in addition, i can plan, delegate, and manage high-volume tasks within deadline-driven environments while streamlining accounting processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your company.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

margaret f. sambriski