Wilbert J. Alexander II

Columbia, SC ***** * 770-***-**** (C)* ab84oo@r.postjobfree.com

To whom it may concern,

I have ten years of accounting and auditing experience in the public and

private sectors. I am looking for an opportunity to use the skills I have

obtained to join a stable company and work with a team to provide quality

professional accounting services.

I am currently working as a Senior Account for a private college. My

primary responsibility is reconciling all cash accounts during our month

end close process. I also maintain several miscellaneous accounts

including our Perkins Federal Loan, Student Accounts Receivable and Book

Coupons Payable accounts that are affected by Federal policies. I assure

all transactions are accurate and properly supported. I perform various

other office duties when called upon including working as the cashier.

My most recent position was as an accounting consultant for a private

college. During this assignment I helped prepare the college for the 2009

audit of its financial statements. I was the primary contact for the

external auditors and had full control over the audit preparation process.

I prepared bank reconciliations for eight accounts, corresponded with

external lenders and staff to obtain all provided by client audit support

documents needed to the auditors.

Prior to this engagement, I was as a lead associate for a public accounting

firm. I quickly increased my responsibilities from being an audit

assistant to actually conducting and leading audits and compilation

engagements. In this position, I prepared and produced financial

statements for approval after performing compliance audits, providing

general accounting assistance and completing several compilations. I have

presented these financial statements to clients and board members orally

explaining any variances from prior year and budget while also providing

suggestions for weaknesses in internal controls that were discovered.

I am a self-starter, I work well with others and I am detail oriented. I

have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. I

learn, listen and follow instructions accurately. I have the ability to

plan, organize and work with minimal supervision. I am able to manage

various task and personnel with a professional manner. I am well rounded,

creative, persistent, and logical when working in a fast paced environment.

Please see my resume attached. I would like to schedule an interview to

discuss this opportunity and my qualifications for a career with your

company. Thank you in advance for taking time to review my cover letter

and resume.

Sincerely,

Wilbert Alexander

Wilbert J. Alexander II

Columbia, SC 29229 * 770-***-***** ab84oo@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

BENEDICT COLLEGE - Columbia, SC 10/11 - CURRENT

Benedict College is a private education institution. I am the senior

account at Benedict, I am primarily responsible for reconciling all cash

accounts.

Accounting/Auditing Consultant-Interim Controller

. I complete bank reconciliations for all Cash accounts, Student A/R,

Perkins Loan, Prepaid Expenses and other smaller accounts.

. I review daily cash folders to assure all receipts and back up is

present to support daily cash transactions.

. I assisted with completing the FISAP fiscal operations report for 2011-

2012 actual and 2012-2013 expected fund requirements.

. I completed 12 months of Student A/R and book voucher coupons payable

reconciliations in six months prior to our year-end audit due to un-

reconciled items.

. I restructured the recording of funds reimbursed for travel expense

into contra expense accounts.

. Compiled supporting documents and prepared schedules in Excel related

to prepaid & accrued expenses.

. Corresponded with auditors to discuss audit items required or to

explain transactions from the 2011-2012 fiscal period.

. Provided on-site accounting support and recommendations to improve

internal controls.

TALLADEGA COLLEGE - Talladega, AL 09/09 - 09/11

Talladega College is a private education institution. As an accounting

consultant of Talladega College, I was assigned to assist the business

department in preparing for its annual 2009 financial statement and

internal control audit.

Accounting/Auditing Consultant-Interim Controller

. Contracted as the Interim Business Office Comptroller over the

accounting department with a staff of four.

. Prepared the college for the annual Financial Statement, Federal

Government's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133

(Government) and Internal Control Audit.

. Completed bank reconciliations for eight accounts for twelve months,

researched reconciling items and provided answers and support for

transactions to the auditors.

. Compiled supporting documents and prepared schedules in Excel related

to fixed assets, debt and investment activity.

. Provided on-site accounting support and recommendations to improve

internal controls.

. Reported to Grant Funding Agencies on grant performance and compliance

with established controls.

. Discussed grant budget guidelines and reported on grant expenditures

and invoiced grant funding agencies.

. Corresponded with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) governmental

administrators to discuss current and prior year funding and audit

requirements concerning federal grants.

THE WESLEY PEACHTREE GROUP, CPA's - Atlanta, GA 07/05 - 08/09

The Wesley Peachtree Group (WPG) is a privately owned CPA, Management and

Technical Support Accounting Firm that specializes in Education

institutions, Not-For-Profit Organizations, Government and private clients

Accounting/Auditing Lead Associate (Corporate Office)

. Performed Financial Statement, Federal Government's Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 (Government),

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs, and Internal Control Audits.

. Review student accounts and donation reports including: over/short,

credit card charge backs, missing deposits, bank errors, gift cards,

store credits, voids, refunds, and various other reports to identify

potential theft issues.

. Worked with college management on implementing internal controls

action plans to reduce opportunities of asset loss.

. Performed all accounting functions required to produce a General

Ledger and Financial Statements.

. Provided on-site accounting support and recommendations to improve

internal controls.

. Completed and review 990, 1040 Tax Returns.

. Contracted as the Interim Business Office Grants Accounting

Administrator at Claflin University and managed approximately 70

grants. Reported to Grant Funding Agencies on grant performance and

compliance.

. Discussed Grant Budget guidelines with 20 Grant Administrators to

reconcile revenue and expenses.

. Audited and recommended changes for managing and maintaining records

for an annual membership dues campaign.

. Scheduled and coordinated meetings with audit supervisors and clients.

. Provided accounting assistance maintaining accurate records of

financial transaction for expenses and income.

. Audited fundraising and marketing campaigns, travel expense programs

for relevance and support compliance.

. Received travel request and made eligibility determinations based on

established budget.

. Corresponded with clients and my supervisors to determine the

appropriate action to handle the client's circumstances.

. Audited client's compliance with established departmental budget and

policies and procedures.

. Produced and audited financial support information for CPA's to ensure

accurate profit and loss reporting.

. Scheduled meetings involving the staff of the college to discuss

current audit requirements.

. Audited the reliability of merchandising programs for in office and

web sales.

. Performed duties as assigned by my immediate supervisor.

SKANSKA (USA) CIVIL - formerly ATLANTIC SKANSKA INC. (USA) - Atl, GA

12/03 - 2/05

Atlantic Skanska Inc. (ASI) is a division of Gotlieb Skanska (USA). The

Skanska group currently has 54,000 employees and sales in 2005 totaled $17

billion.

Staff Accountant (Corporate Office)

. Processed 350 invoices weekly. Reviewed invoice vouchers, checks,

system reports for data entry.

. Managed all Accounts Payable functions, cutting and mailing 200 checks

weekly.

. Produced monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns and monthly Tax Reports for

Project Managers (PM's).

. Set up job cost accounts based on estimates and budgets. Computed

retainage, adjusted account balances as needed.

. Provided general office assistance to the accounting supervisor (CPA),

PM's/project accountants, and the President.

LINPAC (AMERICA), EAGLE CONTAINER - Atlanta, GA 3/02 - 10/03

Eagle Container, a corrugated box manufacturer, is a subsidiary of LINPAC,

INC. - LINPAC group companies have undergone dynamic growth over four

decades to become a $1 billion business.

Assistant Controller

. Performed all facets of payroll, human resource, benefit, accounts

payable, accounts receivable, cash application, bank reconciliation,

daily production reporting, credit card transaction, bank deposit, bad

debt collection, inventory evaluation.

. Assisted the Corporate Controllers, Payroll and Human Resources

Administrators with local Accounting, payroll and HR administration

(weekly/monthly reporting & third party assistance).

. Aided the IT Department with software changes and troubleshooting.

PRATT INDUSTRIES (USA), INC - Conyers, GA 1/01 - 2/02

Pratt Industries (USA), Inc. is a subsidiary of Visy Industries -

Australia; the worlds' largest recycle corrugated box producing company.

Pratt operates approximately 30 plants along the East Coast and has annual

sales in excess of U.S. $2 billion.

Internal Auditor (Corporate Office)

. Researched and reported the Corporate Policies and Procedures

compliance at container plants, sheet plants, paper mills, and the

corporate office. Scheduled weekly meetings with the CFO, corporate

management and divisional management to report findings regarding 30

plants.

. Reported (orally/written) on the effectiveness of a facility's

established internal controls.

. Assisted with development of the Best Practices Program and the Cost

Assessment Program (CAP).

EDUCATION

Strayer University - Enrolled in the Masters of Controllership program in

pursuit of my CPA certification. (150 hrs obtained)

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, S.C. - BS in Business

Administration - Accounting, May 2000.

SKILL

Financial statements preparation*Bank reconciliations*General

accounting*Internal control assesment*Financial projections*Audit

preparation*Expense analysis*Budget management*Month end adjusting entries

ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE

Jenzebar/Infomaker*Go Audit Systems*QuickBooks*Peachtree

Software*Checkpoint*Timberline*AS 400*Amtech/Imaginera*Harry Rhode

Systems*Microsoft*Excel*Word, PowerPoint, 10 Key

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

B Aware Foundation - Health Awareness festival assistant with obtaining

sponsors, marketing and event supervision.

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