Manager Accounting

IRINA ASTAPOVA

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603-***-****

Nashua, NH 03063

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OBJECTIVE

Hard working, organized individual seeking a managerial position in the

Accounting field where I can utilize extensive accounting experience and

education with audits to serve clients and exceed the goals of an

organization

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Experienced with Full-Cycle Accounting

. Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook),

Quick Books, Peachtree

. Fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian

. Organized, communicate effectively, and customer focused

. Able to analyze and interpret financial information quickly to make

sound decisions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANDOVER PERSONNEL, Andover, MA

(August 2010 - July2011)

Payroll Accountant

. Knowledge of ADP Windows and MS Excel

. Timesheet review/processing for adherence to company policy and payment

of overtime

. Responsible for processing approximately 500 employee paychecks

through ADP on a semi-monthly basis

. Able to work with minimal supervision and under deadlines

. work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment with

multiple deadlines

. High energy, professional, flexible approach and service driven

attitude

Nordstrom, Burlington, MA

(September 2007 - August 2010)

Business Manager

. Supervised and trained 2 employees and handled inventory control

. Established and encouraged lasting customer relations

. Coordinated events and generated monthly sales reports

JAY Engineering, Inc, Chelmsford, MA

(May 2007 - July 2010)

Staff Accountant

. Supervised all payroll and benefits functions

. Managed all account payable and expense reporting functions

. Processed monthly reconciliations with the general ledger and

coordinated day-to-day processing of routine invoices for payment

. Researched and solved questions regarding status of payment and holds

Freman & Kaoui, LLC, Mobile, AL

(October 2005 -May 2006)

Accountant

. Completed month-end/year-end close functions of financials

. Performed accounts receivable, general bookkeeping, daily cash

procedures, and document filing

Norilsk NikeL, Krasnodar, Russia

(June 1993 - September 2003)

Accounting Manager

. Managed a team of 8 Accountants and assisted Controller with

preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements, G/L,

month/year-end

. Prepared company's tax return and closed with full responsibility of

the A/R, A/P, and fixed assets functions

. Maintained general accounting system and functions to provide timely

and accurate financial reporting to management, investors, and outside

authorities

. Assembled, analyzed and prepared formal summaries of activity in

specific financial accounts

. Provided explanations for changes and variances

. Analyzed client financials and made advertising decisions

. Performed inventory control, management contact, invoicing, and

receivable follow-up

EDUCATION

HESSER COLLEGE, Nashua, NH

Bachelor Degree, Business Administration, Accounting Concentration

GPA: 3.61, Honors Student

Completed Date: April 2011

Russian Industry College, Anapa Krasnodar Region

Associate Degree, Accounting / Business Law (dual majors)

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