Nicole D. Stephens
***** ******* *** ( Apple Valley, MN 55124
T: 410-***-****; M: 612-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
Staff Accountant - Entry Level
Results-driven analytical professional with strong knowledge in accounting
and auditing for commercial, government, and non-profit organizations.
Successful at leveraging accounting processes and tools to post journal
entries and prepare trial balances and financial statements. Superb ability
reviewing and analyzing accounting, auditing, and budgets to detect
potential variances / errors impacting profitability. Strong track record
at identifying and resolving accounting / auditing issues per GAAP
guidelines. Proficient in QuickBooks, Peachtree, and MS Office Suite.
Key Areas of Knowledge
Accounting / Audit Policies & Balance Sheet / Financial
Procedures Reporting
GAAP / Regulatory Compliance G&L Accounting Processes &
Tools
Team Collaboration & Support Audit Administration &
Support
Education
University of Maryland University College - Adelphi, MD
Bachelors of Science in Accounting, 2011 (GPA 3.0 / 4.0)
- Relevant Coursework: Principles of Accounting I & II, Introduction to
Statistics, Individual Taxation, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Money
& Banking, Business Finance, Cost Accounting, Advanced Cost
Accounting, Auditing Theory & Practice, Accounting Software, Issues in
Accounting Practice, Internal Audits, Business Ethics, Accounting for
Non-Profit Organizations, Principles of Marketing, Principles of
Macroeconomics, Business Law I
Relevant Experience
Gained valuable knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing
principles and standards through extensive course work. Possess strong
understanding on how to:
. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or
other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance
to reporting and procedural standards.
. Review revenues, costs, financial liabilities, and assets to accurately
calculate and report financial condition / performance of businesses,
government (fund), and non-profit organizations.
. Develop, maintain, analyze, and compare budgeted costs against actual
costs to maximize profitability and efficiency across operations.
. Conduct internal / external audits to detect and report accounting
discrepancies based on all government laws, regulations, and accounting
practices.
. Evaluate variances in P&L and balance sheet results as part of bookclose
processes to investigate and resolve reporting discrepancies.
. Perform monthly/year-end reconciliations and closings, process accounts
payable and receivable, track fixed assets, and prepare depreciation
schedules.
Work History
Security Attendant, Group 4 Securicor, Okinawa, Japan 2006 - 2009
Distribution Specialist, Intelligencer, Doylestown, PA 2004 - 2005
Medical Assistant, Family Practice Associates, Fort Washington, PA 2003 - 2005
Medical Assistant, EAI Healthcare Staffing, Escondido, CA 2000 - 2001