Financial Accounts Payable
Resume:
ELIZABETH C. PETERSON
**** ******* *** • Morganton, North Carolina 28655 • •
abg2tt@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly organized and detail-focused accountant with an exceptional track record of accurately
handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments.
Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling accounts,
and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices and
monthly statements for clients.
Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase
efficiency and productivity.
Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Tax Accountant,
and QuickBooks and able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily.
Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for
management within tight deadlines.
Accomplished payroll skills, prepares payroll for clients, including payroll liability payments,
quarterly and year end payroll reports through W-3/W-2s for calendar year end.
Tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, corporations and non-profit companies.
Skill Proficiencies
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Volunteer Student Mentor Budget Preparation Financial Statements
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Accounts Payable/Receivable Process Improvement Reconciliation
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Tax Preparation QuickBooks Training New Client Set up and
Compliance
EDUCATION
Devry University working on Master's Degree in Accounting graduation date October 2011.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting through the GOAL program at
GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY, Boiling Springs, North Carolina Graduated December 2009.
Associate’s Degree in Accounting, 2003
WESTERN PEIDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Morganton, North Carolina
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Piedmont Community College Continuing Education
Quickbooks ProAdvisor teacher
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Elizabeth Peterson Accountant, Inc. February 2008 - Present
Accountant (self employed)
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and
recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft
Excel detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create
invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes. QuickBooks Pro Advisor trainer/teacher. Tax
preparer specializing in small to medium sized entities, including: individual, partnership, corporate
and non-profit companies. Prepare FAFSA applications for rising seniors. Mentor students and guide
them to their passions to pursue for their future. Help students figure out which college to attend. Help
with college applications.
SCCAS, Inc. – Morganton, North Carolina September 2002 – February 2008
Accountant
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and
recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel
detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create
invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes. QuickBooks Pro Advisor trainer, tax preparer for
individual, partnership, corporate and non-profit companies.
Weir Smith Jones Miller and Elliott, CPA, PA – Morganton, North Carolina 1998 – 2002
Payroll Specialist/Receptionist
Managed financial transactions and record keeping for clients with strict attention to detail. Verified
and posted transactions to general ledger. Reconciled and balanced accounts and computed interest
rates. Compiled statistical reports on behalf of clients and/or staff for various activities. Generated and
reviewed monthly statements and invoices for customers. Communicated with customers to address
inquiries and resolve issues.
Key Contributions:
Excels within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of
responsibility.
Manpower, Inc. – Morganton, North Carolina 1996 – 1998
Support Staff
Secretarial staff supporting three western area mental health professionals, responsible for keeping
records on patients, correspondence between all areas in Western Carolina Mental Health locations,
assisted with power point presentations, prepared power point presentations for these supervisors,
communication liaison between supervisors and MH area case managers.
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Bobby Hattaway, EA - Orlando, Florida 1989 - 1996
Bookkeeper
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and
recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel
detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create
invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.
Key Contributions:
Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of
schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Don Webb, CPA - Orlando, Florida 1984 - 1989
Assistant Bookkeeper
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and
recording all transactions. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create invoices and
track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns. Research and resolve billing
and collections disputes.
ELIZABETH C. PETERSON REFERENCES
JOHN HIPPLE, MOBILE SERVICE, INC., PRESIDENT
111 Country Club Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
Cell: 828-***-****
L. Talton Dark, Attorney, General Partner
402A E Union Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Angela Dreher, State of North Carolina Mental Health Supervisor
2623 Ida View
Morganton, NC 28655
Richard Luther, Mountain Area Community Services, Inc., President
366 Main Street
Marion, NC 28752
Mike Jenkins, Burke Equipment Company, President
203 Rocky Ford Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Toni Davis, Burke County Friends for Animals
417 Kirksey Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
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