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JASON ANTHONY THOMAS

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***********@****.************.*** 248-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To achieve a challenging career in auditing, accounting and/or economic advisor, where my skills in communication, problem solving and customer relations will provide an opportunity for growth within the company.

EDUCATION

WALSH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS- TROY/NOVI, MI

Masters of Arts and Economics

Graduation date: Jan 2009

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIV. - YPSILANTI, MI DAVENPORT UNIV. - DEARBORN, MI

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Associate of Business Admin –Accounting

Graduated: December 2005 Graduated: December 1999

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

MS Office Applications BAAN

IDEA Audit Software MS Word

Lotus Notes PWC Team Mate

Advanced Excel NASCO Systems

MS Access QAD

Yardi Software PeopleSoft

MS PowerPoint ACL Visio

WORK EXPERIENCE

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI (Detroit, MI) 2/06 -

Auditor II

Conduct audits/reviews to ensure participating plans are properly administering benefits.

Audit auto and national accounts to verify subscribers’ eligibility and propriety of claim payments.

Plan the audit, evaluate the internal control environment, and develop an audit program.

Perform detailed audit tests and prepare the audit report.

Determine the operational efficiency and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Conduct exit conferences of each audit/review according to group benefit guidelines.

Perform special review at management’s request, develop and implement new audit techniques and provide assistance in departmental administration.

Assist in developing the Annual Audit Plan and continuous improvement initiatives.

Sun Communities (Southfield, MI) 8/03 – 2/06

Accounting Clerk / Internal Auditor

Assessed risk and analyzes the proper internal controls, efficient and good business operations.

Prepared objective and factual audit reports with department managers to discuss audit findings.

Communicated audit findings and recommendations to the auditees in audit report format/process.

Performed follow-up reviews to test corrective action taken by management.

Maintains awareness of audit trends/Sarbanes-Oxley challenges to assure compliance techniques.

Assisted the external auditors in connection with their Sarbanes/Oxley audits of Sun’s controls.

Prepared month-end journal entries and bank reconciliations.

Processed vendor payments for utility, real estate and commercial corporations.

Clover Technologies, Inc. (Wixom, MI) 5/01- 12/02

Accounting Coordinator

Possess skills in various areas of accounting, financial statements, obtained through college education and work experience.

Prepared income statements for month-end closings operations to audit earnings.

Created an organizational flowchart to improve employee communication and morale.

UHY, (Follmer Rudzewicz) Inc. (Southfield, MI) 1/01- 4/01

Accounting Internship

Acquired knowledge for preparation of individuals, corporations, and partnership tax returns.

Prepared Cash Flow Statements, Trial Balances, and Financial Statements for various companies.

Provide high quality and quantity to enable a comfortable and satisfied business.

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