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RssAccountant seeking new professional challenges, friendly workplace and a firm I can grow old with!

The ideal position for me is one with plenty of challenges, a dynamic atmosphere and team spirit. I enjoy working in all areas of accounting and work best under pressure. Change is a welcomed friend in my ideal workplace, as I enjoy continually learning new skills and implementing innovative ideas. Whether the organization is small or large, I am looking for growth potential and a life-long career.

Accountant

North Adams, MA

About Me

Industry:

Accounting & Finance

Occupation:

Accountant
 

Education level:

Associate

Will Relocate:

No

Location:

North Adams, MA

Work Experiences

10/2008 - Present

(private)

Self-Employed

  • As owner of Tarm Services, I am the principle agent registered with the Internal Revenue service as an electronic originator. Tarm provides tax preparation for individuals and small businesses, bookkeeping, as well as, general accounting and business services.

10/2001 - Present

(private)

Self-Employed

  • As owner of this home based daycare I have Supervised up to 8 children ages 0-13, prepared and implemented curriculum, interviewed parents, managed all accounts payable and receivable functions (including collections), prepared financial and attendance reports for Massachusetts Department of Education

1/2000 - 10/2001

Patrick’s Pharmacy

Entry Level

  • . The duties of this position were primarily data entry, reconciliation of all accounts, and collections. I implemented a collection process that allowed Patrick’s owners to collect old debts in a timely manner and keep an organized record of bad debtors.

9/1995 - 10/2001

Video Studio 12

Manager

  • As store manager I oversaw all store operations and reported directly to owner. I implemented and oversaw lost prevention tactics, worked with owner to implement and train staff on new software, delegated projects and task to staff, participated in ordering and organizational structure development, planned marketing objectives to increase sales, controlled and lead staff.

1/1993 - 9/1995

Kenyon Oil Company

Manager

  • As store manager I oversaw all store operations including: Daily cash reconciliation, recruited, hired organized and lead staff, handled customer disputes, ordered all inventory and inventory management, prepared and presented daily, weekly and monthly financial statements, and reported directly to District Supervisor.

Education

Skills

Skill Rating
• Prepared financial statements and monthly closing adjustments StarStarStar
• Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documented business transactions. StarStarStar
• Established, maintained, and coordinated the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. StarStarStar
• Monitored and reviewed accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. StarStarStar
• Prepared and reviewed budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. StarStarStar
• Analyzed revenue and expenditure trends and recommended appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control. StarStarStar
• Explained billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients. StarStarStar
• Resolved accounting discrepancies. StarStarStar
• Interacted with internal and external auditors in completing audits. StarStarStar
• Worked to ensure understanding and implementation of policies and procedures StarStarStar
• Promoted equality and diversity as part of the organizational culture StarStarStar
• Recruited staff - this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, interviewing and selecting candidates StarStarStar
• Managed staff including: Scheduling, salary and promotion reviews, payroll, maintained records relating to staff, and training StarStarStar
• Managed and motivated a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency StarStarStar
• Managed stock levels StarStarStar
• Ensured standards for quality, customer service and health and safety StarStarStar
• Responded to customer complaints and comments StarStarStar
• Promoted the organizations locally StarStarStar
• Initiated changes to improve operations, e.g. revised hours and increased sales StarStarStar
• Implemented inventory control software and trained staff on usage. StarStarStar
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including: Word, Money, Excel and PowerPoint StarStarStar
• Intermediate skills in Quickbooks and Peachtree Accounting StarStarStar

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