Ashley L. Watson, CPA

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Chamblee, GA 30341

404-***-****

Professional Experience:

Safe Systems, Inc

Senior Accounting Manager May 2012 - Present

Responsible for month end close.

Reviews and adjusts monthly P&L and Balance Sheet statements.

Responsible for reviewing all accounting data input functions within company on weekly basis.

Responsible for keeping fixed assets up to date and complete.

Works with external auditors for company?s annual review.

Involved in tax projections and compliance issues.

Complete sales and use tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis

Manages team of 2 individuals within accounting department.

Completes and updates budget and reforecast for company yearly.

Completes payroll on a semimonthly basis.

Completes Ad Hoc reports at the request of the CFO and other senior management

Davis & Associates, CPA November 2008 ? May 2012

Accounting Manager

Planned and prepared tax returns for multi-state Corporation, S-Corporations, and Partnerships in the real estate, retail, constructions, manufacturing, technology, restaurant and health care industries.

Planned and prepared Estate and Trust tax returns.

Planned and prepared multi state personal tax returns for high net worth individuals.

Involved in tax planning for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries.

Experienced working with financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, and assisted in month end close.

Consistently completed projects within budget and time constraints.

Responsible for software updates and technology.

Main source of contact with all tax and accounting clients.

Researched and reported on new tax law changes for upcoming tax years to senior management.

Tarpley & Underwood, PC June 2007 ? October 2008

Staff Accountant

Participated in several tax conferences and training programs both locally and out of state.

Planned and prepared tax returns for multi-state Corporation, S-Corporations, and Partnerships in the manufacturing, technology, constructions, real estate, retail, restaurant and health care industries.

Planned and prepared Estate and Trust tax returns.

Participated in year-end inventory counts for several clients.

Planned and prepared multi state personal tax returns for high net worth individuals.

Involved in tax planning for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries.

Education:

Kennesaw State University 2009 ? 2011

Masters of Accounting

GPA: 3.5

Georgia Institute of Technology 2003-2007

B.S. in Management

Certificate in Accounting

GPA: 3.31 Accounting GPA: 3.5

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Work, Microsoft Excel, Ultra Tax, Prosystems Fx, IDashboards, Creative Solutions Accounting, Fixed Assets Creative Solutions, BNA, QuickBooks, RNA Research Tools and Peachtree Accounting Software.

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