ANNETTE S. EVANS
Kennesaw, GA 30152
*********@*****.***
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
A highly talented, dedicated, and detail oriented accounting professional experienced in various phases of business operations and corporate accounting. Exceptional analytic, organizational, technical, presentation and customer service skills. Confidently accomplishes important business objectives by developing collaborative internal and external relationships. Dynamic, independently driven, accurate, confident, trusted, strategic, creative and analytic.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Corporate Tax Accounting Bookkeeping Accounts Payable/Receivable
Payroll/Senior Accountant Customer Service Profit/Loss Statements
Financial Reporting Strategic Financial Planning Leadership/Training/Team Development
Business Record Maintenance Audit Reports/Risk Management Research/Analysis
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
THOMAS CONCRETE OF GEORGIA - ATLANTA, GA 2004 - 2010
Thomas Concrete is one of the largest Concrete producers in Georgia, providing ready-mix concrete for commercial and residential uses.
Fleet Accountant Manager
• Efficiently and accurately maintained all fleet maintenance records for operations in GA, SC and NC.
• Proficiently handled all titling and tag procedures for the entire fleet complying with business and regulatory requirements.
• Diligently prepared comprehensive monthly maintenance closing reports for the entire fleet consistently meeting deadlines.
• Productively maintained the database and implemented the fleet software to ensure efficient fleet management practices.
• Prepared informative quarterly reports for management, and deftly managed all lease schedules.
• Selected as Employee of the Month for exceptional performance.
SIDING CLAIMS SERVICES, INC. - MARIETTA, GA 2002 - 2004
SCS aids homeowners in recovering damages for defective hardboard siding by assisting them in the filing of class action suit.
Controller
• Professionally and efficiently performed an array of traditional business accounting functions consistently meeting time schedules and business goals.
• Successfully and accurately handled heavy volumes of invoicing and accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, payroll for 25 employees (including payroll and quarterly taxes).
• Proactively resolved difficult filing status issues using W-7 form.
• Developed expertise in using QuickBooks for all accounting needs to include all General Ledger postings.
• Attentively addressed fixed asset management including maintaining depreciation schedules.
• Thoroughly researched, reviewed and accurately prepared financial statements.
O2WIRELESS SOLUTIONS, INC. - ATLANTA, GA 2001 - 2002
O2Wireless Solutions provides business planning, designing, deployment and maintenance services to telecommunication networks.
Senior Accountant/Fixed Assets
• Consistently performed monthly closing via journal entry preparation on schedule, noting variances needing action.
• Accurately prepared quarterly audit reports for auditors, bank reconciliations at various volumes and financial statements.
• Adeptly maintained and tracked budgets taking swift corrective action when required.
• Skillfully managed fixed asset inventory including the maintenance of depreciation schedules.
• Aggressively ensured compliance with accepted accounting practices for quality business operations.
• Adeptly oversaw all contractor and engineering licenses, corporate annual reports and business licenses. Prepared the schedules to track all renewals.
• Conscientiously ensured proper payment of all sales/use, payroll and property taxes being cognizant of different and ever-changing practices of various jurisdictions. Competently resolved all compliance issues.
• Effectively oversaw over 100 corporate office and equipment leases, identifying opportunities for cost savings.
HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA, INC. - KEY WEST, FL 1999 - 2000
Historic Tours is an entertainment company which provides historically oriented vacation experiences through the operation of trolleys, street trains, high speed ferry, themed retail stores, festival marketplaces and other historic tourist attractions.
Senior Accountant
• Provided professional leadership and effective management for all accounting functions for three division operations.
• Diligently ensured the accurate and timely preparation of high volume general ledger and bank reconciliations, month end closings and journal entries.
• Proficiently managed high volumes of accounts payable and receivable meeting business and customer service goals.
• Researched/prepared comprehensive financial performance analyses and accurate P & L statements for management review.
• Took initiative to organize the balance sheet accounts and streamline cash management, forecasting and budgeting procedures improving overall business operations.
• Ensured compliance with and appropriate payment of sales and use taxes for all company operations.
THE TAX MAN OF KEY WEST, INC. - KEY WEST, FL 1993 - 1999
The Tax Man provided tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals.
President/Owner
• Recruited talent, led, and developed an effective team of tax associates to meet all business and customer service goals.
• Responsibly managed over 200 commercial accounts providing exceptional customer service.
• Consistently applied accepted general accounting principles for all client work including the preparation of bank reconciliations, P & L statements, balance sheets and depreciation statements, all in high volumes.
• Accurately performed sales/use tax preparation in volume, including resolution of compliance issues, research and auditing.
• Proficiently provided payroll services (heavy volume) to clients always meeting time schedules and quality standards in addition to filing all monthly taxes and quarterly returns such as 941, and Form 940 for all clients.
• Met customer service needs by providing expert specialized services including accounting consultation and new business start-up and filings for new corporations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
SPECIALIZED COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Mass 500, QuickBooks, FAS, ACCPAC, PayPlus