Accountant/Bookkeeper

OBJECTIVE: To find a challenging career in the Accounting Field.


QUALIFICATIONS

Successful career as an accountant for over twenty years.
Specialist in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation and general ledger.
Highly organized and ability to multitask.
Team player with a flexible do what it takes attitude.
Track record of consistently achieving positive and productive work environments with effective communications, exceptional work ethic and promoting deep respect.
Recognized for providing outstanding support to lead positions.
Regularly commended by supervisors and peers for exceptional skills, integrity, and results.


EDUCATION
Course Work towards Bachelor of Arts Accounting Major; (•••••)
Advanced Accounting•••••Business Law•••••Theology and Philosophy
Math I, II, and III•••••Psychology I•••••French I

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Accounting. •••••(•••••)
Scott Community College, Bettendorf, Iowa


ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE WORK HISTORY


Rock Island Housing Authority, Rock Island, IL (4/•••••/••••• to present). Accounts Payable research and verification, coding, processing and check writing, processing bank deposits and corresponding general ledger journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, compiling payroll timesheets and processing payroll for ••••• employees, assuring timely payroll tax deposits, updating utility consumption and PILOT reports, processing Fixed Asset and Inventory acquisitions and making travel arrangements. Currently training in progress regarding RIHAs capital grants accounting, procurement and contracts, and RIHAs financial reporting.

Beach Theater, Fort Myers Beach, FL (4/••••• to 4/••••• FT, PT since •••••/•••••).
Server and Cashier. Great Tips!

Ron Stockman Accounting & Tax Service, Fort Myers, FL (3/••••• to 3/•••••). Provided full service general ledger double entry fee accounting client services including bank reconciliations, sales and payroll tax returns, W•••••s and •••••s. Prepared and reviewed draft financial statements for accuracy in support of lead position review. Provided general office administrative oversight.
Offered full-time position at Beach Theater where I had worked part-time in addition to my day job for over two years. Great Tips•••••

Gyarmathy & Associates, North Fort Myers, FL (6/•••••/•••••) Compiled and processed payroll for up to ••••• employees through ADP. Processed employee deduct for meals, expenses, advances & loans. Provided payroll report review confirmation and analysis and check printing accuracy and distribution. Monitored extraordinary payroll related activity and reporting. Compiled and transmitted sales tax electronically. Coded and posted accounts payable, prepared general ledger journal entries.

Cossentino & Orlando Accounting, Cape Coral, FL (4/••••• to 6/•••••). Provided full service general ledger double entry fee accounting client services including bank reconciliations, sales and payroll tax returns, W•••••s and •••••s. Prepared and reviewed financial statements for approximately ••••• clients monthly.

Meristar Hotels and Resorts/Mucky Duck, Fort Myers, FL (•••••/•••••/•••••) Responsible for general ledger accounting necessary to produce financial statements for three resorts. Performed internal audits for accuracy and reasonableness. Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly with supporting schedules. Prepare monthly Sales and Use Tax, Gross Receipts Tax and Tourist Tax Returns. Prepare monthly financial schedules in Excel, to accompany financial package. Work with property department managers to resolve day to day questions and problems. Reconciled bank accounts. Prepared schedules and assist with year end audits. Assist with budget preparation, and any other special projects as needed. Position eliminated due to corporate restructure.

Marquis Management/Grand View Resort, Fort Myers, FL (9/•••••/•••••) Balance hotel and condo association daily cash, credit cards, and direct billings. Make daily bank deposits. Generate daily revenue, cash, and room status reports. Process credit card refunds and charge backs. Code and process accounts payable. Maintain petty cash account, and complete weekly invoicing. Balance monthly bank statements. Prepare gross receipts and tourist tax. Generate monthly sales tax electronically. Prepare journal entries. Research budget variances. Generate financial statements, owners statements and figure income distribution. Prepared year-end work papers including insurance and depreciation schedules. Finalize financial statements for ••••• condo associations each month.

Lujack Auto Plaza, Davenport, Iowa (•••••/••••• - 7/•••••) Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ron and Connie Behrens, General Contractors (•••••) General Ledger Accountant
Buesings Automotive, Davenport, Iowa (6/•••••/•••••) Accounts Receivable Clerk


REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST