Objective

Seeking a position in the field of accounting. Offering four years of previous accounting experience, as well as a BS in Accounting.  Willing to relocate.

Experience

2002 – Present    Phillips & Associates, CPA’s, LLC  Florence, SC

Staff Accountant / IT Specialist

§       Assisted performing audits of not for profit businesses and local governments.

§       Prepared over 100 Income Tax Returns consisting of Individual, C corp., S corp., Partnerships, and Sole Proprietorship Returns.

§       Compiled Financial Statements.

§       Set up the office peer-to-peer network consisting of 9 workstations and a Server.

§       Assured the integrity of office data and maintained office computer software updates and installations.

§       Worked under the direct supervision of a CPA.

1999 – 2002     Coastal Carolina University     Conway, SC

Staff Internal Auditor

§       Conducted performance audits throughout the university.

§       Insured the placement and usage of control features within departments throughout the university.

§       Effectively communicated with department personal in order to determine job functions and responsibilities.

§       Created written reports of audit findings to be presented to the university board.

§       Created the Internal Auditor’s WebPages.

1997 - 1999            Brian J. Brady, CPA Surfside Beach, SC

Staff Accountant

§       Maintained accounting records for five businesses on a daily business.

§       Performed accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventories, Quarterly Taxes, and Bank Reconciliations.

§       Prepared Federal Income Tax Reports.

§       Maintained a close relationship with write-up clients in order to ensure effective lines of communication.

§       Prepared and analyzed budgets and financial statements and advised clients of financial standings.

§       Worked under the direct supervision of a CPA.

Education

Coastal Carolina University                              Conway, SC

§       Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, May 2002.

§       Completed 150 credit hours of coursework.

§       Scored above the 75^th percentile on the ETS exit exam.

§       Emphasis in Finance and Marketing.

Computer Skills

§       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Front Page, Publisher, and Outlook.

§       Experienced with Pro Series, Pro Sytems, Go Systems, FAS, CCH Tax Research, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Creative Solutions, Great Plains Dynamic and Datatel.

§       Have built several web pages.

§       Have maintained a multi-computer home network with a router and firewall.

§       Have troubleshot network and system problems.

§       Have performed hardware and software upgrades to personal computers.

Extracurricular Activities

1996 – 2002, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 856, Socastee, SC.

§       Have obtained numerous Scouting honors including Eagle Scout, the Vigil Honor, District Award of Merit, Scouter’s Key, and Wood Badge.

§       Organized and supervised 36 boys and 12 adults during troop meetings and troop outings.

§       Guided five boys to attain Eagle Scout.

§       Prepared yearly budgets and oversaw the implementation of the budgets.

§       Created and implemented a program that was conducive to advancement and was able to maintain a high involvement rate.

References

Available upon request.