TRANG M. TRAN
**** ****** ***** **** ******** City, TX 77459, 206-***-****, E-mail ************@***.***
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as an Staff Accountant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Self-motivated: able to set effective priorities to achieve operational deadlines
• More than 15 years of clerical/office experience
• Adapt easily to new concepts and responsibilities
• Well regarded for interpersonal, written and oral communications
• Proficient with Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, QuickBooks, MIP
• Effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously, independently and work with minimal supervision and contribute to a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly
• Flexibility to meet changes in priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and to interact in a courteous manner
• Have the ability to resolve customer’s problems and complaints, and provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent organization and communications skills and demonstrate a systemic approach in carrying out assignments.
• Proficient with 10-key, and can type 65 wpm.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Account – Neighborhood House, Seattle, WA 1/2007 -12/2009
• Fill in and backup for all accounting positions, Accounting Manager, Payroll Accountant, Grants Accountant and Accounts Payable.
• Assist Accounting Manager in management of day-to-day operations of accounting
• Provide and prepare financial information for Board of Trustees and Finance Committee
• Reconcile general ledger balance sheet account, revenue and investment account
• Prepare backup documentation for IRS 990s and prepare and submit state revenue and tax reports.
• Manage cost allocation process and prepare monthly indirect entries
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting accounting software, communicate with vendor tech support.
• Prepare grantor financial reports and monitor sub-awards meeting grant requirements.
• Prepare financial statements, including cash flow statement, balance sheet and supporting schedules, assist auditors during audit process.
Accounts Payables - Neighborhood House, Seattle, WA 1/2006-12/2007
• Manage entire accounts payable functions and coordinate efforts for accounts payable to all staff in department and organization.
• Maintain and generate trial balance and general ledger reports.
• Assist with reconciling agency bank accounts, which may include general, payroll and miscellaneous accounts, investigate any discrepancies between bank and agency.
• Compile disbursement payments averaging in excess of over $200,000.00 weekly
Data Specialist - Neighborhood House, Seattle, WA 12/2004-1/2006
• Handle multiple accounts for several vendors/retailers; provide customer service, research accounts and inform vendors of billing status; investigate and resolve complaints from vendors/retailers
• Prepare and use reports to identify and resolve computer entry problems
Sr. Office Assistant - Employment Securities Dept. Renton, WA 10/2002-12/2004
• Process billing and collections of accounts receivables; prepare, monitor and maintain computerized accounts payable and accounts receivable; post accounts receivable and payable and maintain status of the customer files.
• Coordinate department's work flow efficiently
• Answer customer inquiries, problem and complaints
• Handle incoming calls and schedule appointments
Billing/Accounting - United Parcel Service, Tukwila, WA 2/1991-4/2005
• Handle multiple accounts for several vendors/retailers; provide customer service, research accounts and inform vendors of billing status; investigate and resolve complaints from vendors/retailers
• Compile disbursement payments averaging in excess of over $100,000.00 weekly
• Answer customer inquiries, problem and complaints
WORK HISTORY:
Accounting - Affiliated Computer Services, Tukwila, WA 10/2001-7/2002
Customer Service - Deluxe Financial Services, Federal Way, WA 6/1996-7/1999
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
• North Seattle Community College-AA Accounting 2007-present
• Highline Community College-Computer-Training 2000-2001
• Tongue Point-Business Accounting, Astoria, OR 1985-1987
References Available Upon Request