Accountant

SUMMARY
Accounting and business professional with ten years of experience in all aspects
of accounting and financial management. Demonstrated hands-on management style
in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growt
h. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight
deadline schedules. Demonstrated success in streamlining existing operations an
d envisioning new concepts and future trends.
EXPERIENCE
President - 2004 to Present
Andre Accounting & Tax Service, Camp Verde, AZ
Owner - Prepared individual, partnership, corporate, and non-profit income and o
ther tax returns for a variety of types of clients. Provided sound financial and
business advice to business clients.
* Encouraged clients to adopt computerized accounting systems in favor of flawed
manual processing that exposed them to the risk of financial penalty due to com
promised recording of data. Introduced clients to the efficiency and accuracy of
computerized programs and shared expertise in the installation, configuration a
nd maintenance of software. Financial data for those clients has shown a distinc
t elevation in quality and consistency after training.
* Financial Reporting
* Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
* Bank and Statement Reconciliations
* Statistical Reporting
* Financial Account Analysis
* Budget/Forecast Variances
President/CEO - 2004 to 2008
Arizona Payroll Systems Inc, Cottonwood, AZ
Led high-profile PEO company. handled assets of over $10 million and operated p
ayroll for over 1,000 employees.
* Oversaw the creation of a database storing employment opportunities and availa
ble applicants to improve effectiveness in matching needs with resources.
* Managing Diversity
* Labor Law and Regulation Compliance
* Document Control
* HR Policy and Procedure
General Manager - 2001 to 2005
Sedona Paychecks, Inc, Cottonwood, AZ
General Manager - Directed precursor company to double digit growth for three co
nsecutive years before purchasing company. Oversaw complete overhaul of company
from paper intensive office to computerized firm.
* Developed and managed the company's formal financial planning process, includi
ng strategic and long range financial plans, one year operating plans, interim f
orecasts, and internal performance analyses
* Correspondence & Presentations
* Meeting / Event Planning
* Purchasing
* Payroll and Accounts Administration
* Typing / Data Entry
* PC Operations/Data/Back-ups
* Bookkeeping
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Accounting - 2007
Rochville University
B.S., Accounting - 2006
Rochville University
Associate, Accounting - 2005
Yavapai Community College
SKILLS
* Call Screening
* Basic Secretarial
* Customer Service and Relationship Management
* Document Creation and Maintenance
* Appointment Scheduling
* Knowledge of Office Equipment (Copier/Fax)
* 10-Key Calculator
* Bookkeeping
* Website Development & Maintenance
* Budget & Expense Management
* PC Operations/Data/Back-ups
* Stocking and Supplies
* Typing / Data Entry
* Basic Computer Maintenance
* Mail Handling
* Mail Routing
* Reconcilement
* Meeting / Event Planning
* Reception Duties
* Financial Reporting
* Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
* Bank and Statement Reconciliations
* QuickBooks Accounting Software
* Budget Preparation
* Bookkeeping
* Accounting Information Systems
* Bank Reconciliation
* Computerized Accounting