James William Bailey

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Atlanta, Georgia 30306

Cell: 404-***-****

Email: abhs5j@r.postjobfree.com

Profile:

Analytical, detail-oriented leader with 20+ years of solid experience in

accounting, business management, and financial reporting. Serving as Senior

Financial Manager in the publishing industry and now working my own private

practice, I have demonstrated success in developing new processes to

improve efficiency and accuracy. Self-motivated, organized professional

with demonstrated success in building strong department structure. An

effective innovator and negotiator who commits to yearly growth and profit

by streamlining operations and reducing waste. I am certain that my

business experience and accounting background can be a contribution to the

success of your business.

Objective:

To acquire a full or part-time position with Small Business owners in the

Atlanta area, where my experience and skills are needed. I feel that my

talents could be best put to use with a company that may just be starting

up, or need computerized accounting. Also, with established companies that

need help in understand their financial reports and how this can lead to

maximizing their profits and growth.

Career Experience

James Bailey Accounting Services, Atlanta, Georgia January, 2008 -

Present

Owner

Successfully launched and marketed an Accounting and Bookkeeping Service

Company. Designed to help small businesses with advice in organization,

computerized accounting such as QuickBooks or Peachtree Accounting, and

assistance with marketing and increasing company profit. In addition, I

furthered my education by taking a computer course in Comp Tia A+. This has

provided me with a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware

and operating system technologies including installation, configuration,

diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. I have fully

incorporated this knowledge into my current services.

Peachtree Publishers, Atlanta, Georgia March, 1993 - September, 2007

Financial Manager

Control over accuracy of the Company's entire Financial Department. I was

responsible for month-end and year-end closeout. This involved insuring

accuracy of General Ledger accounts, monthly review of Company's Income

Statement and Balance Sheet, and correcting any discrepancies through

journal entry. Year end closeout included gathering backup to substantiate

all applicable asset, liability, sales, and cost accounts for auditing

purposes. Other duties included:

Negotiating accounts receivable disputes resulting from delays in

processing returns. Implemented a more streamlined and effective returns

processing system to increase receivables and improve client relations.

Reducing time spent on monthly closing cycle with identification and

recommendation of enhanced closing procedures.

Maintained company's fixed assets and depreciation schedules, insuring

accuracy within our financial reports

Lead a team of 4 people, delegating responsibilities, and set into place a

system of checks and balances to ensure an atmosphere of trust in the

associates of my department.

Justin Entertainment, Atlanta, Georgia March, 1987 - January 1993

Accountant/Independent Label Manager

Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable for Justin Records, the

independent label division of Justin Entertainment.

Made collection calls to all accounts receivable customers to insure timely

payment of outstanding invoices.

Procured music labels for wholesale distribution.

Key Achievement:

Lead a project to increase the distribution of Independent Record Labels,

resulting in an increase of over 300 new labels for sales distribution.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree, Business Economics (1977)

Emory & Henry College - Emory, Virginia

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