Ruth M. Johnston
*** *. ***** *** ***** Dr. #***
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904-***-**** (cell)
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position where I can utilize my 30+ years of accounting skills, office experience, and customer service
skills. I am currently employed full time at St. Johns Ship Building. I have many years of experience, and have just
graduated in October 2012 with my AS degree in accounting.
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Over 30 years experience in bookkeeping / accounting.
Managed over $1,750,000 in payables monthly, totaling between 200-300 transactions each month. This
included matching up vendor payments with proper back-up, coding to appropriate G/L accounts, and then
processing them for payment. Processed checks for vendors weekly.
Administered payroll for over 100 people on salary, hourly, and commissioned based income. Handled all
aspects of the payroll, including disbursing checks, calculating tax payments, and filing quarterly tax reports.
Maintained receivables of up to $5 million; posted receipts daily, made bank deposits, and processed monthly
statements
Analyze and Balance WIP monthly for current boats. Balance averages about 12 MIL.
Reconciled monthly bank statements
Produced monthly financials and made necessary adjustments.
Filed Monthly Sales Tax
Created various Excel spreadsheet reports
EDUCATION
Everest University
Associates Degree/Accounting 2012
SKILLS
Quick Books Pro: Advanced Level Skill
Mas500: Advanced Level Skill
Microsoft Excel: Advanced Level Skill
Microsoft Word: Intermediate Level Skill
ADP Payroll : Intermediate Level Skill
Creative Solutions Accounting Software: Intermediate Level Skill
Peachtree Accounting Software: Intermediate Level Skill
Buildsoft Construction Software: Advanced Level Skill
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant June 2011- November 2012
St. Johns Ship Building
Office Manager January 2010-May 2011
West Nashville Wrecker Service
Bookkeeper September 2009-May 2011
Hancock Advertising
Staff Accountant September 2008-April 2010
J Elisar Contractors, LLC.
Office Manager/Bookkeeper January 2001-January 2006
Watson Home Builders
REFERENCES
Arie A. Taykan CPA
Arie Taykan & Company CPA
7880 N. University Dr. #201
Tamarac, FL 33321
954-***-**** Ext. 326
Jason Hancock
Hancock Advertising
Nashville, TN
Amanda Barfield
St. Johns Ship Building
560 Stokes Landing Rd.
Palatka, FL 32177