Accounting Assistant
Resume:
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Lauren Poling
Objective
Seeking a full-time entry level accounting position with opportunities to
grow at a company in Southern California
education
Sonoma State University - Rohnert Park, CA
August 2007 - May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting Emphasis)
Business GPA: 3.5, Accounting GPA: 3.6
Dean's List: Spring 2010, Spring 2011
Significant Coursework: Individual Taxation, Cost, Governmental &
Not-for-Profit
Society of California Accountants, North Bay Chapter 2010
Scholarship Recipient
CPA Candidate in May 2011
Founding Sister of Lambda Kappa Pi Sorority
August 2007 - May 2011
Founded organization as part of a team of five, chartered
organization and wrote by-laws, created business and
financial structure, as well as the organizational dynamics within
the sorority
Vice President August 2009 - May 2010
Secretary & Social Chair August 2007 - May 2009
Member of the SSU Accounting Forum
January 2010 - May 2011
Professional experience
Ameriprise Financial - San Rafael, CA
March 2010 - September 2010
Assistant Paraplanner
Partnered with two financial advisors to learn financial planning
and consulting, assisted management team with installing an
accounting system, updated and maintained up to five client files
per day, organized and executed annual client consulting
preparation, managed bookkeeping, account reconciliations and weekly
payroll transactions for advisors through QuickBooks
The Lyle Company - Sacramento, CA
December 2008 - January 2009
Accounting Assistant
Developed and organized a storage system and inventory tracking
system using Excel for all previous Accounts Receivable, Accounts
Payable, General Ledgers, and performed general administrative
duties
SKILLS
1. Strong organizational, research, multi-tasking, and, critical
thinking skills
2. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
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