M ELISSA L. MASON
**** ****** ***** ******, *** Vegas, NV 89148
ab9dh0@r.postjobfree.com
MELISSA L. MASON
**** ****** ***** ******, *** Vegas, NV 89148
ab9dh0@r.postjobfree.com
OVERVIEW
An exceedingly motivated, dedicated, and reliable Accounting professional with a verifiable record
spanning the past decade working as an Accountant/Tax preparer, Bookkeeper, and Office Manager.
Extremely efficient, recognized as a results oriented, solution focused individual who performs best
under pressure, utilizing exceptional multi tasking abilities to prioritize projects and ensure deadlines
are met. Areas of expertise include:
Tax Return Preparation Financial Statement Presentation
Accounts Receivable Organizational & Time Management Skills
Accounts Payable Financial Forecasting
Payroll Processing Team Motivation and Dispute Resolution
General Ledger Analysis Analytical Problem Solving
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EDUCATION
2012
Master of Science in Accountancy Degree
University of Phoenix, Las Vegas, NV
GPA: 3.33
Member: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2001 2002)
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced 10 Key and Typing 100+ wpm
Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Windows Applications
Over ten years of experience with Sage Peachtree, Mas 90/200/500, and QuickBooks accounting
software, including creation and modification of Crystal Reports
Highly skilled in numerous ERP software applications, DOS based systems, Goldmine, Viaduct,
Microsoft Works, and Microsoft Money
Web design and information technology
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2011 May 2013
Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping Matters, LLC, Las Vegas, NV
Corporate accounting and bookkeeping services
Full charge bookkeeper Personally managed 30 clients monthly
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Processed payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, compiled financial
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statements and forecasted budgets
Reconciled bank balances; Analyzed general ledger and recorded general journal entries
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Prepared Corporate and Individual Federal Income Tax Returns, Quarterly Payroll Tax Reports,
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Monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns, W 3/W 2’s, and 1096/1099’s
Completed Month end and Year end closing procedures
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Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper Sept 2008 Nov 2011
Stephens & Associates, Las Vegas, NV
Private CPA
Processed payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, compiled financial
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statements and forecasted budgets
Reconciled bank balances; Analyzed general ledger and recorded general journal entries
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Prepared Corporate and Individual Federal Income Tax Returns, Quarterly Payroll Tax Reports,
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Monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns, W 3/W 2’s, and 1096/1099’s
Office Manager Aug 2002 Sept 2008
H&S Survey and Laser, Las Vegas, NV
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M ELISSA L. MASON
6569 Sunset Pines Street, Las Vegas, NV 89148
ab9dh0@r.postjobfree.com
Equipment and software solutions for construction and survey companies
Customer service – Processed quotes, sales orders, invoices, rental and repair agreements
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Purchasing – Managed vendor relationships, issued purchase orders, and negotiated pricing
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Accounts Receivable – Performed collection calls on past due accounts, processed credit
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applications, and monitored credit limits and holds
Accounts Payable – Coded and posted vendor invoices, rectified pricing discrepancies
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Inventory Control Monitored inventory levels regarding on hand versus actual
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Assisted with general ledger end of month closing procedures
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REFERENCES
Available immediately upon request.
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