NICOLE A. BLAKE

**** ***** *** ****** – Philadelphia, PA 19133 – Telephone: 215-***-**** – E-mail: acq0tk@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Professional seeking Staff Accountant related opportunities which would allow for longevity within a corporate environment with unlimited professional advancement and growth opportunities.

Profile

Seasoned Accounting professional with 20+ years experience and backgrounds in multiple environments including profit and nonprofit sectors.

A self-disciplined, task-oriented individual with a trained eye for detail.

Exemplary numerical, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to take initiative, improved processes, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Skilled in the following programs and areas: Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word also Alpha/Numeric Data Entry.

Proficient in the use of the following specialized Accounting/Bookkeeping systems and software: AccPac, Quickbooks Pro, Yardi Property Management also including numerous in-house systems.

An accomplished and innovative accounting and bookkeeping professional.

Professional Experience

Staff Accountant

Maintained appropriate recurring journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules where necessary

Performed the processing and editing of all accounting related activities.

Ensured the overall accuracy and integrity of accounting related information.

Prepared bank and credit card reconciliations.

Investigated discrepancies and provided prompt resolutions in non-routine situations.

Oversaw, submitted and updated accounting related documentation received between Human Resources and Payroll.

Generated vendor and funder reports on an as needed basis.

Maintained property and equipment records, and calculated depreciation and amortization schedules.

Prepared and reconciled account schedules and some general ledger work as required.

Performed research projects in the area of taxation, including payroll and sales tax.

Communicated with clientele regarding informational needs or provided clarification of issues and concerns.

Performed specialized duties and projects as assigned.

Reconciled and adjusted inventory using different in-house systems.

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Coordinated all accounts payable, receivable, and journal entry functions.

Performed the processing of all financial instruments received from five client companies in a timely efficient manner.

Responsible for the reconciliation of all bank and credit card activities and transactions.

Resolved discrepancies pertaining to payables and receivables.

Work as part of a team with the Finance Department.

Generated vendor and funder reports on a monthly basis.

Performed specialized duties and projects as assigned.

Audited and monitored certified payrolls according to Davis Bacon Law.

NICOLE A. BLAKE

2629 N 9th Street – Philadelphia, PA 19133 – Telephone: 215-***-**** – E-mail: acq0tk@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

Inventory Analyst-(Contractor) -The Ascena Retail Group – Bensalem, PA December 2014 –May 2015

Accounts Receivable Analyst-(Contractor)-United States Recycling - Phila., PA Feb 2013 – May 2014

Wage Compliance Officer-City of Philadelphia – Phila., PA July 2011 – July 2012

Staff Accountant-National Comprehensive Center for Fathers-Phila., PA Feb 2011 – July 2011

Staff Accountant (Contractor) – Kelly Financial Services – Phila., PA Feb 2009 – Jun 2010

Home Health Aide (Contractor) – HMSA – Phila., PA Mar 2008 – Jan 2009

Staff Accountant (Contractor) – Ajilon Finance – Phila., PA Nov 2007 – Feb 2008

Full Charge Bookkeeper (Independent Contractor) – Phila., PA Mar 2007 – Oct 2007

Full Charge Bookkeeper (Contractor) – Ajilon Finance – Phila., PA Oct 2006 – Feb 2007

Staff Accountant – Dr. Richard Tobey – Phila., PA Sept 2003 – Mar 2012

Education

DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management – Philadelphia, PA Oct 2003 – Dec 2011

Completed Masters Degree in Accounting and Financial Management with CPA track

Peirce College – Philadelphia, PA Sept 1998 – Jun 2003

Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

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