Sylvia Kurland

P. O. Box 772
5
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone & Fax 623-594-0572
E-Mail-skf1eda@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a rewarding position that will allow me to thoroughly uti
lize my administrative,
bookkeeping and problem solving skills while providing loyalty, dependabili
ty and accuracy for my employer.
RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Nov 06 to Jet Products Co., Inc. Phoenix, AZ
Jun 08 Worked as bookkeeper doing some of the payables and
most of the receivables. Did a small amount of
cost accounting and some trouble shooting. Was successfu
l collecting revenue and getting the
accounts as close to current as I could. This company, I
' m sorry to say, was just sold.
Dec 05 to Honeywell Corp. Phoenix, AZ
Nov 06 Worked as a sub-contractor for Manpower Agency. My duties co
nsisted of entering and processing
sales mens' expense reports. I was also on call for othe
r departments . I easily adapt to change.
Dec 03 to Self Employed, Surprise, AZ
Dec 05 Worked as a part-time bookkeeper with several different compa
nies. Overseeing all accounting
operations such as G/L , A/P, A/R, Purchasing and Bank Re
conciliations. Also Cashiering.
Jan 01 to Arizona Corporation Commission, Phoenix, AZ
Dec 03 Worked as a data entry specialist in a job which consisted of
entering annual reports and fees. Pre-
pared address and name changes, reviewed documents for acc
uracy and forwarded to appropriate
departments. Worked closely with programmers to develop b
etter data entry processes to increase
overall efficiency.
Aug 96 to G & S Drywall, San Jose, CA
Jan 01 Processed Payroll and Union Reports weekly for 100+ employees
. Organized office systems and
procedures to increase effectiveness. Responsible for all
functions of accounting, including A/P, A/R,
Cost Accounting, Bank Reconciliations, Billings, Etc. Man
aged the office when owner took vacations
several times a year.
Aug 93 to LaVoie's Window Coverings, San Jose, CA
Aug 96 Audited all financial statements and reports. Created efficie
nt A/P, A/R, G/L and Payroll Systems
that reduced/eliminated backlogs and saved costs associate
d with annual penalties and fees. Reviewed
and corrected multiple problems with pre-existing financia
l records. Conducted all collection activities .
All this was performed by hand bookkeeping. Boss didn't l
ike computers.
 Dec 89 to Owner/Operator, Photographic Arts, San Jose, CA
Aug 93 Owned/managed and operated a photography shop that did photogr
aphic development and retail sales.
I performed all functions of running a business including
selection and release of employees, accounting
functions, sales and customer service.
Feb 85 to Discount Fumigation, San Jose, CA
Dec 89 Assisted with conversion of a manual bookkeeping system to a c
omputerized program. I also performed
a full range of accounting functions, including payroll.
Apr 79 to Owner/Operator for Sylvia's of California
Feb 85 Managed direct sales operation which included extensive travel
to trade shows and fairs. Managed all
accounting and administrative functions. I was responsibl
e for sales of products and demonstrations of
these products.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive use of PC's with some experience in Microsoft W
ord, Microsoft Excel, custom programs and American
Contractor. Approximate typing speed 60 WPM. I am also
a licensed user of American Contractor software.
I have the ability to run an entire company's accounting
on this proven job cost system.

References will be provided upon request.