Patricia J. Ragusa

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Spring, TX 77382

281-***-****

acrsel@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

Position as a Word Processing Secretary or in Data Processing that will utilize my computer knowledge, organizational abilities, and business experience. Seeking a position utilizing supervisory experience and strong organizational skills.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Typing 120/wpm, 10-key by touch, Accounting Software (Peachtree, Quickbooks, MRI, Quicken, Turbo Tax, HR Block), Data Entry Terminal (Mainframe, PC), Email Software (Outlook), Graphics or Drawing Software (Photoshop, AutoCAD), Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome), Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, Copy Machine, Fax Machine), Spreadsheet Software (Excel), Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect), financial analysis, spreadsheets and reporting, supervising 20 or more employees, government auditing, non-profit auditing, performance auditing, preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, CPA certification, Divemaster certification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director, Portfolio Accounting: supervise controller and accounting departments, prepare reports to investors, prepare and assist in audits and tax preparation for 20-30 LLCs, internal auditing of outside sourced accounting departments and property managers

Senior Auditor: performed financial and performance audits on mainly government and non-profit entities, responsible for checking others work and preparing final audited financial statements and recommendations regarding internal control issues as well as financial analysis

Assistant State Auditor, Performance Division: performance auditing of various different state agencies, preparation of reports of recommendations for improvement

Restaurant Owner: collect and record all receipts, verify and pay all bills, make daily deposit, enter all financial data, prepare all financial statements and sales tax forms

Manager, Tax and Write-up: prepared financial statements and tax returns for 20-25 different small businesses, specializing in construction clients, oversee the other accountants and make their assignments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Alliance Commercial Partners, Lakewood, Co., Director, Portfolio Accounting, April 1997–August 2004

Bondi & Co., CPAs, Centennial, Co., Senior Auditor January 1993-Dec 1997

State of Texas, Austin, Texas, Assistant State Auditor January 1990-Dec 1992

Southpoint Seafood Co., Austin, TX, Owner January 1987-Dec 1989

Knox & Associates, CPAs, Austin, TX, Manager, Tax and Write-up January 1983-Dec 1987

EDUCATION

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting GPA 3.83