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proficient, detail-oriented accountant exploring opportunity to contribute expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven team member.

profile

 

• respected manager with distinguished 23-year career leading accounting and financial service operations.
• gifted financial manager, recognized for increasing business performance and maximizing cost savings through detailed and accurate accounting.
• extensive expertise in client needs analysis with a consultative approach to customer service operations.
• repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional accounting teams in driving record-setting business operations.
• in depth background overseeing budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• dynamic communication, analysis, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

professional experience

 

~ reduced month end processing time by 50% through the development of detailed spreadsheets ~

~ improved efficiency through the conversion of all financial lotus spreadsheets to excel ~

~ implemented collection procedures and reports, reducing outstanding accounts by 25% ~

 

professional experience

 

accounting manager/general accountant turner, padget, graham & laney, pa             1989-present

• sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of accounting operations, from accounts payable and receivable to budgeting and general ledger.
• effectively train and direct accounting staff and actively collaborate in human resource operation functions such as accounts payable/receivable procedures, evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring.
• spearhead a variety of financial activities, including the preparation of financial statements, analysis of balance sheets, journal entries/monthly accruals, payroll processing, and variance resolution.
• actively coordinate the development of comprehensive reports, efficiently tracking billing and collections of $25m in annual business to maximize productivity and increase cash flow.

 

general accountant mueller company                                                                               1988-1989

• collaborated in strategically allocating and developing operating budgets to maximize use of resources, control costs and boost bottom-line profits.
• hand-selected to prepare monthly cash flow forecasts, develop capital asset reports, calculate depreciations, handle monthly closings, and conduct audits.
• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing clientele base.

 

staff accountant hewitt coleman associates                                                                                        1987

• skillfully performed over 20 monthly bank reconciliations, while also auditing clients financials.

 

professional education

 

bachelor of business administration in accounting winthrop university                                             1987

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior accountant 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 over 23-years of experience in all aspects of business accounting. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, analysis, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

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 company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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