PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Expert in: General Ledger Accounting ~ P&L Reporting ~ Reconciliations

Versatile, high-energy professional who supports companies through change and ch
allenge to profitable growth. Detailed problem-solver who envisions smart soluti
ons and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on ac
countant with strong deductive skills, able to provide valuable information to s
upport business operations. Outstanding business acumen and able to deliver qual
ity data management and reporting. Keen ability to identify errors and fraud. Ex
pert in multiple areas of technology: SAP, MRI, Turbo Tax Deluxe, Peachtree Acco
unting, Quicken, QuickBooks and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Currently
pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting with concentration in taxation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cash, Accrual and Manual Accounting ~ Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable ~ G
eneral Ledger ~ Journal Entries
Account & Bank Reconciliations ~ Financial Reporting ~ Outstanding Customer Serv
ice ~ Sensitivity Awareness
Deductive Reasoning ~ Issue Resolution ~ Data/Information Analysis ~ Compliance
Standards
Enterprise Resource Planning ~ Technology Proficiency ~ Organization & Communica
tion
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HARMONY PROPERTIES, INC., Atlanta, GA 2007 - 2010
$15M management company that owns and operates 17 apartment properties.
Senior Accountant
Rehired to effectively manage financial operations including A/P and A/R. Review
rent rolls to ensure proper billing. Oversee the monthly close, maintenance of
all accounting ledgers and monthly processing of all account reconciliations and
journal entries. Prepare and distribute all financial reports. Generate and mai
ntain workers compensation reports and payroll records. Played key role in ensur
ing seamless conversion to Peachtree accounting software. Responsible for critic
al annual tasks including business license application and preparation of 1099 f
orms. Trained and mentored two staff.
Key Achievements
X Identified and prevented $20,000 in erroneous disbursements through meticulous
examination of invoices for duplications or fraudulent activity.
X Implemented consolidation reporting for company portfolio, eliminating cost of
to hiring an external accountant to complete the task.
X Consistently recognized for exhibiting dedication, pride and sense of ownershi
p in company success.

BLIMPIES RESTAURANT V Marietta, GA 1999 V Present

Restaurant franchise operation
Staff Accountant V Part Time
Recruited to provide part time accounting support. Current A/P responsibilities
include vendor set up, invoice review, check processing and account reconciliati
on. Also accountable for cash and credit reconciliations on a daily basis. Proce
ss payroll utilizing EFTP. Remit sales and use tax reports and payments on a mon
thly basis. Produce timely and accurate financial statements. Reconcile bank acc
ounts on a monthly basis. Identified and recommended procedural improvements and
resulted in reduced cost and increased profitability.
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TOWER WINE AND SPIRIT. V Atlanta, Georgia 2006 V 2006

Privately held beverage company with revenues of $10M
Bookkeeper
Hired on a short-term basis to maintain financial records for the company. Proce
ssed A/P and A/R transactions. Posted journal entries to general ledger and reco
nciled accounts. Calculated and remitted sales and use tax payments. Processed w
eekly payroll for 40+ employees, including remittance of payroll taxes and garni
shments.
Key Achievements
X Responsible for meticulous daily cash reconciliation, ensuring proper processi
ng of store and the check cashing transactions.
X Managed inventory using Quicken POS system.

ACCOUNTEMPS, Atlanta, GA 2003-2006

Accounting Consultant
Contracted on a consulting basis to provide a variety of accounting services. At
1st Choice Credit Union, reconciled general ledger and MasterCard accounts. Whi
le at Harbor Management Group, responsible for balancing daily cash sales and ma
king deposits. Entered new monthly parking customers into system. Also entered A
/R and A/P details. Final contract at Amrep Inc required utilization of SAP to p
rocess A/R, A/P and journal entries. Generated cash flow reports and aging repor
ts.
Key Achievements
X Redesigned A/R and A/P reports exported from SAP to Excel to meet specified re
quirements.
X Prepared specialized and ad-hoc reports.
EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS
Masters of Science, Taxation (currently enrolled), Strayer University, Atlanta,
GA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and minor in Finance, Strayer University, Atla
nta, GA
G.P.A. 3.88, Charter Member - Strayer Business Club
Georgia Society of CPAs, Student Member, Atlanta, Georgia
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Student Member, Austin, TX
National Society of Accountants, Student Member, Alexandria, VA
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Student Member, Durham