Accountant (Trade) Resume Samples

Sam Sterling  604 Harmony Lane Pleasantville, CA 94588 (925) 555-1234
ACCOUNTANT
TRADE & COMMERCE Associate Member, CPA Australia • Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK Member of the Australian Society of Accountants
4-years experience with CPA practices and a prominent hospitality chain has refined and enhanced business degree since graduation. Acknowledged by clients, peers, and management for willingness to consider all options, strike appropriate solutions, and use education as a tool for optimum performance and client retention. Strong attention to detail, an unswerving commitment to service excellence, and an intense personal interest in helping business and clients to flourish underscores professional performance to date.
Professional strengths include:
Ÿ       Management Accounting Ÿ       Financial Reporting Ÿ       BAS/IAS/FBT Preparation Ÿ       Trustees and Trusts Ÿ       Environmental Accounting Ÿ       Client Relationship Management Ÿ       Fringe Benefits Tax Ÿ       General Ledger Maintenance Ÿ       Accounts Receivable/Payable Ÿ       Superannuation Investing Ÿ       E-Business Ÿ       Process Simplification Ÿ       Taxation Compliance Ÿ       Payroll Ÿ       Small Business Advisor Ÿ       Financial Advice/Counseling Ÿ       Stock Market Analysis Ÿ       Computerized Accounting
Technology summary:  MYOB, Solution Six, Quicken, ACCPAC, Arrow, MS Word, Bank Link, Cash Flow Manager, Cash Manager, Tax Point, Quattro Pro, Outlook, Excel
EXPERIENCE NARRATIVE
TIS PARTNERS, CPA Accountants, Reservoir	2003-Present
Assistant Accountant
Provided sound strategic advice to business clients needing to optimize internal financial controls, and also prepared and presented a full gamut of financial reports, reconciliations, budgets, and taxation returns from general ledgers and month-end closures, through cash flow statements, profit and loss reports, bank reconciliations, and BAS/IAS/FBT and annual taxation returns.
Aligned with the practice’s focus on service delivery excellence, by mastering the art of “customer connection”; offered education on accounts computerization, knowledgeable advice on internal processes and risks associated with flawed procedures, and produced financial reports and documentation that reflected a high degree of precision and transparency.
Praised universally throughout tenure by clients, management, and staff for capacity to complete assigned projects accurately, and on time.
Key contributions/highlights:
·    Demonstrated team spirit by sharing insights, independent research, and knowledge with colleagues in need of assistance with calculations, methodology, spreadsheet automation and more.
·    Encouraged clients to adopt computerized accounting systems in favor of flawed manual processing that exposed them to the risk of financial penalty due to compromised recording of data. Introduced clients to the efficiency and accuracy of computerized programs and shared expertise in the installation, configuration and maintenance of software. Financial data for those clients has shown a distinct elevation in quality and consistency after training.
·    Educated clients on taxation office penalties surrounding late lodgment of BAS/IAS/FBT and erroneous employee deductions. Volume of penalties paid reduced dramatically with clients grateful for the advice.
FASTA PASTA RESTAURANTS PTY LTD, Melbourne Head Office		2002
Assistant Accountant
Maintained the general ledger, produced budgets, and prepared profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for 15 stores Australia-wide.
Assumed a broad range of responsibilities, surpassing expectations for the type of work usually produced by short-term contract employees.
Conducted month-end transactions, reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, and daily sales. Controlled the asset register, calculated and lodged monthly BAS, IAS, and FBT statements, and produced recurring and non-recurring monthly journal entries.
Key contributions/highlights:
·    Quickly recognized as a problem solver and trouble-shooter; first point of contact for staff struggling with accounts receivable and accounts payable issues, and in identifying errors.
·    Developed and implemented new spreadsheets and formulas that reduced time intensive reconciliation work for sales and credit cards from one-day to just a few hours.
·    Exploited the advanced features of ACCPAC software, winning agreement with the financial controller to explore opportunities for greater internal efficiencies and effectiveness.
·    Commended for the on-time completion of end-of-month financials and BAS/IAS and FBT lodgments against high volume workloads and pressure.
AUSTRA SELECTIONS		2001–2002
Bookkeeper
Managed financial bookwork including all bank reconciliations, cash flow statements, and projected budgets. Produced quarterly BAS statements that complied with taxation legislation.
Provided financial counsel to business owner, citing the financial and market advantages of expanding product distribution into general retail outlets. Owner embraced idea and entered into negotiations with Coles Myer and a product manufacturer in Germany. Assigned by owner to cost project, and evaluate prices and discounts to forecast potential profit outcomes.
NEIL W. CURWOOD PTY LTD, Chartered Accountants, Melbourne		2000–2002
Junior Accountant
Worked in close collaboration with clients, providing accounting and taxation advice, preparing annual income tax returns, and coaching in GST compliance issues.
Progressively entrusted to prepare complex financial statements, and interim/annual reports for manufacturing, retail, service, and investment businesses; prepared audits for superannuation funds, wages, debtors, and stock. Researched changes in accounting standards and tax issues and worked in close collaboration with decision-makers from banking, tax office, and statutory bodies on behalf of clients.
Gained reputation for willingness to “go the extra mile” working through busy periods and rostered days off.
Key contributions/highlights
·    Saved client from potentially costly ATO audit, by uncovering and resolving previously unidentified error in GST data when preparing year-end financial statement.
·    Located incorrect data on client’s previous year’s taxation return that mistakenly claimed a non-deductible motor vehicle loan repayment. Prepared amended tax return for the previous year, overcoming any future issues with the ATO.
·    Won client praise for research on the [then] new GST legislation; identified opportunities for clients to claim immediate 100% tax deduction for GST-related expenditures on new plant and software ordered between 1/7/1999 and 30/6/2000.
·    Received letters of appreciation by two clients citing professionalism, timeliness, and accuracy in completing tax returns.
·    Immediately identified problem with software installation that had eluded officer manager and staff, and caused system to become inoperable. Quickly reversed problem, and updated the system winning appreciation from the office manager for time and money saved.
DON PEIRIS WEERASINGHE LTD, Sri Lanka		1997–1998
Accounts Trainee
Prepared bank reconciliations, cash flow statements, taxation returns, and salary sheets; conducted end-of-year stocktake, and handled daily banking. Relieved at customer service and cashier areas in absence of regular staff.
EDUCATION | CREDENTIALS
CPA Program Currently completing  Bachelor of Business (Accounting) RMIT University (2002) Diploma in Business Perth Institute of Business & Technology (1998)

Advertisement Letter - Brief and Effective

January 1, 2004

Albert Robinson

9539 Sandra Circle

Worcester, MA 02375

Dear Mr. Robinson:

Please take into advisement my request to be considered for the position of _______________, as advertised in _______________.

As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have _______________ year’s experience in the _______________ field.  I also have extensive business and management experience, which has broadened both my perspective and abilities.

I will call you on the morning of the _______________ to follow-up this letter. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure

Advertisement Letter - Brief and Effective

January 1, 2004

Albert Robinson

9539 Sandra Circle

Worcester, MA 02375

Dear Mr. Robinson:

Please take into advisement my request to be considered for the position of _______________, as advertised in _______________.

As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have _______________ year’s experience in the _______________ field.  I also have extensive business and management experience, which has broadened both my perspective and abilities.

I will call you on the morning of the _______________ to follow-up this letter. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure

Advertisement Letter - Accomplishments

January 1, 2004

Maria Peterman

60725 Willow Court

Shawsville, VA 24162

According to your advertisement, you are currently in the market for an accomplished _______________, who has an established history of _______________. As you will see from my enclosed resume, I have such a history.

I currently hold the position of _______________ with _______________ (company). I have a strong background in _______________ (field) and enjoy working in a team environment.

Should you have the time in the next week or so, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and the members of your staff to see how my qualifications align with your requirements.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure

Accountant (Best) Resume Samples

Maria Gould, CPA

128 Beech Court, St. Louis, Louisiana 28564  / Tel# (481) 555-3853 Email: mariag@myisp.com

Accountant

SUMMARY

Accountant with more than 20 years of Finance and Accounting experience. Expertise in preparing financial statements, monitoring daily cash transactions, developing annual budgets, and recording all financial activity for small to medium sized businesses. Recruited and cultivated a first-rate team of financial support professionals. Bachelors degree in Accounting with a strong background in Finance and Accounting methodologies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

§         Problem Solving – Assessed existing fiscal procedures, identified and implemented improvements to strengthen the financial health of the business.

§         Management by Mentoring – Active motivator, supervisor and trainer, committed to the growth of individuals and the success of the company.

§         Fiscal Communications – Experienced presenting fiscal information to senior management and documenting financial policies and procedures.

§         Independent Operations – Served as sole financial professional for several small businesses. Maintained financial schedules and ensured quality reports and analyses.

§         Computer Expertise – QuickBooks, ADP Payroll, MS Word, Excel, and Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Riverside Securities, New Orleans, Louisiana

2007 - Present

Accountant

Supervised Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable department.  Provided training to develop and enhance quality customer relations. Ensured and maintained ethical accounting practices.

·         Developed and implemented comprehensive annual budgets, and provided accurate and timely monthly reports to control budget overruns.

·         Managed Accounts Receivable and Billing staff, provided training to ensure consistent quality, and addressed employee concerns. Improvements in workplace environment reduced staff turnover by 25%.

·         Directed Accounts Payable staff to identify cost savings related to payments, realizing a 17% increase in discounts earned.

·         Analyzed financial accounts to provide detailed reports of fiscal health to senior management.

                       

Professional Services, Inc., St. Lucia, Louisiana

2003 - 2007

Accounting Clerk      

Assisted Accounting Manager in daily financial processing, including monitoring of payroll data, cash receipts, billing, disbursements, expense accounting, and deposits. Developed policies and procedures for fiscal management.

·         Implemented and monitored automated payroll, resulting in a 24% reduction in cost and 62% decrease in processing errors.

·         Streamlined system for preparing Bank Deposits and Bank Reconciliations, reducing the delay in depositing by 2 days while increasing interest earnings.

·         Conducted Fixed Assets Analysis to identify opportunities to strengthen assets. Analyses resulted in additional $15 million fixed asset acquisition.

                                                                                   

Bank of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1996 - 2003

Loan Officer

Developed annual strategy for loan marketing activity. Managed staff of 8 consumer loan consultants, with portfolio of $80M. Maintained group credit listings for accounts over $20M.

·         Designed Access database and prepared quarterly loan reports to identify payment trends and delinquent accounts.

·         Prepared loan marketing presentations and supported all departmental marketing efforts, reducing the rate of customer inquiries.

·         Created catalog of delinquent loans and developed a profile of high-risk customers used to screen applications in 30% less time.

·         Managed the timely creation and distribution of Mortgage Portfolio reports, reducing the historical delay by half.

Bank of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1990 - 1996

Bank Teller                                       

Maintained proper cash limits, cashed checks, accepted deposits, and issued cashier’s checks, money orders, traveler’s checks, cash advances, and funds transfers. Experienced with Merlin Platform, Boss / Fast, IONA, and BICS.

·         Developed thorough understanding of products and procedures, resulting in fast-track promotion, and reducing Bank Manager overtime.

·         Analyzed credit card and loan application process and designed new procedures to decrease turnaround and increase customer satisfaction.

·         Trained new hires on standard operations and ethical practices to ensure professional service.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, 1980

City University, Baton Rouge, LA

AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS

·         Member, Louisiana Board of Accountants

·         Elected to the Teller Dream Team.

Accountant Resume Samples

DREW STERLING

604 Harmony Ln.	Home: 925-555-1234
Pleasantville, CA 94566	E-mail: drew_sterling@

              

ACCOUNTANT

Energetic self-starter and volume producer, readily adapting to changing priorities.  Exceptional management skills in customer and vendor relations, coupled with strong business management experience in small to medium sized companies.  Proven interpersonal and organizational skills with track record in training staff to carry forward improvements in business operations. Key areas:

· Profit & Loss Analysis	· Financial Reporting
· Team Supervision & Training	· Auditing
· Public / Private Sector Experience	· Excel, Word, Internet, E-mail, Great Plains

                

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Telemedia, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL

1997 to 2006

Accounting Manager

• Supervised a staff of three people.
• Maintained the financial records on all company transactions and assets.
• Prepared financial reports that outlined the company’s financial position for guidance of management.
• Analyzed financial accounts monthly and at year-end for audit purposes.

Once Upon A Bagel, Inc., Highland Park, IL

1994 to 1997

Business Manager

• Hired by company owner to define and implement systems to control company’s expanding business.
• Reorganized office procedures to ensure proper accounting for receivable and payable accounts.
• Analyzed, purchased, installed and implemented PC-based system and software to track company’s wholesale business, enabling 100% growth in wholesale sales in three years.
• Organized day-to-day office procedures including benefits administration and data processing.
• Managed accounts receivable, increasing speed of collections and cash flow.
• Controlled accounts payable, taking advantage of allowable vendor discounts.
• Implemented controls resulting in number of cost saving for three years.

Robert Half –Accountemps, Chicago, IL

1992 to 1994

Administrative Assistant

1993 to 1994

• Reported directly to the Assistant Vice President of Merchandising of BT. International Office Products, United States headquarters.
• Compiled and distributed information on vendor rebate programs for over 100 companies.
• Generated billing and performed collection procedures for annual catalog and quarterly flyer publications resulting in additional $2.5 million annual volume.
• Wrote collections procedures manual resulting in 50% increase in cash collections over previous year.

Various Temporary Assignments

1992 to 1993

• Performed data entry, billing and filing duties for variety of companies.

ADDITIONAL  EXPERIENCE

• Owned retail gift and engraving stores. Responsible for all business operations that resulted in company growth from two to five stores.
• Held positions of increasing responsibility at various public accounting firms.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) Accounting Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

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Account Excutive (General) Resume Samples

Sara Hernandez

604 Harmony Way - Pleasantville, CA 94588 - (925) 555-1234

Profile		Level sales process includes development using knowledge of technology integration and organizational structure, as well as developing quotes, negotiating manufacturer discounts, client presentations, and selling value of partnership. Computer skills include Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Experience
2007 - Present		Freight and Traffic Manager
		BAKER AND BAKER, INC.	Houston, Texas
		Scheduled furniture deliveries, reconciled freight bills, replaced damaged products, and negotiated freight contracts that provided major discounts. Saved the company 25% or more in previous lost expenses from damaged freight. Assigned as a Delivery/Installation Dispatcher.
2001 - 2007		Account Executive
		WADE AND ASSOCIATES	Houston, Texas
		Successfully managed seven client accounts. Consult with facility managers, directors of architecture and construction, project managers, chief financial officers, directors of nursing, chief executive officers, chief officers of administration, business owners, and architects. Achieved as high as 122% of plan for sales goal.

Education
		B.S., Business
		Houston Community College