Accounting Analyst

SUMMARY (RANGE OF EXPERIENCE) Experienced Accounting, Audit and Financial

Professional worked in several different accounting/financial sectors all

in public accounting. A highly productive accountant/analyst, goal-

oriented and confident with excellent organization and communications

skills. I am a professional with the shown ability to manage and lead with

diverse financial experience. Accomplished in meeting deadlines and being

proactive.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

. Corporate Financial Analysis and Modeling

. Budgeting and Forecasting

. Process Improvement/Internal Control

. Journal Entries, Month/Year-end Close

. Financial Statement Preparation, Consolidation, Analysis

. Internal Auditing/Job Cost Accounting (Inventory)

. Multi-state Payroll and Income Taxes

. GAAP and SOX, SEC Reporting

Documented, developed and implemented the finance policies/internal

controls and procedures for several different locations in the mid-west

region. Supervised the training of finance personnel of these policies and

procedures. Improved the internal control systems for this operation.

Gave direction to and was responsible for the completion of all financial

aspects of several different financial sectors. Documents utilized in

increasing stock more than $3 per share in the US capital markets over a

nine-month period and a 20% increase in sales of a ten-month period for

small business operation.

Supervised finance department to accommodate progressive growth for over 3

individuals from several different locations. Reduced the cost of

accounting data processing by assisting with the SAP Implementation to

support our operating accounts.

Prepared and analyzed the current income tax per year as well as assisting

with filing the current payroll taxes and SEC filings including 10Q on a

quarterly and yearly basis. . Some of the reports included NPV, IRR, ROI

and variance analysis I provided and implemented procedures in preparing

and organizing the payroll, budget, P&L and other financial

reports/financial statement consolidation. Resulting with a time saving on

training of about 80%, which focused more time on a result oriented

employee.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

. 2004 - Present Graves, Johnson & Associates, Chicago, IL Finance

Business Consultant

. 2011 City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Accounting, Business Math Tutor

. 2009 Family Rescue, Chicago, IL, Staff Accountant - Property

Management

. 2008 Walgreens Co, Deerfield, IL Budget Analyst

. 2005-2006 Manpower (IBM/Underwriters Laboratory), Chicago, IL Cost

Financial Analyst III

. 2003-2006 Accenture, Chicago, IL Financial Analyst

. 2001-2003 Land Jet Transportation, Bellwood, IL Financial Accountant

. 2001 Graf Air Freight Inc., Chicago, IL Staff Accountant (Asst.

Controller)

. 1999- 2001 Greeley and Hansen LLP, Chicago, IL Payroll/Project

Accountant (Financial Analyst)

. 1999-2007 Various Consulting/Temporary/Volunteer Positions, Chicago

Metro, IL

EDUCATIONIAL/PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATION

. Master of Business Administration - Accounting University of Phoenix,

Chicago, IL, 2006

. Bachelors - Economics DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 2001

. Certified Public Accountant Certificate (CPA) - Chicago, IL Pending

. Microsoft Excel Specialist Certificate - Robert Half Financials,

Atlanta GA 2005

. Professional Career Development Certificate - Jobs for Youth, Chicago,

IL 1996

. ADP Training Workshop Certificate - ADP, Chicago, IL 2000

. MyLearning Training: Accounting, GAAP, SAP - Accenture, Chicago, IL

2004

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

. Engineering/Architect

. Consulting

. Manufacturing

. Tax

. Transportation

. Pharmaceutical

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, excel, word, access -(macros, hyperlinks,

pivot tables, filtering, graphing / charting, forecasting, linking files,

formulas), Financial Forecasting and Planning, Global Financial and Project

Reporting, Metric Reporting, Brio query Explorer, PRS, Deltek Cost point

Accounting, Cash Receipts, Inventory and Receivables, Quicken, ADP, Cougar

Accounting Software, Great Plains Dynamics, ORACLE, SAP, Hyperion and

People soft.

RECENT PROJECTS

Responsibilities include using software for conversion of international

exchange rate to apply rates per consultant for each individual analysis.

I did payroll transmit and JE's. Also I prepared the SEC compilations for

filing and SOX preparation. Account Analyst for data from each region to

assess their financial status in consideration of their recent bankruptcy

filing proceedings through Litigation and Investigation with more than $20

billion in assets. Project accounting including assessing liens,

researching invoices, preparation of billing and AP, research vendors,

analyzed contracts, discussed with the hiring manager. Volunteer tax

Preparation for Individuals on need basis and daycare assistance. I

supported the capital process by assisting with forecasting, analysis and

reporting. Cost modeling/total cost analysis, data mining, spend analysis,

savings capture, capital expenditure, reporting, procurement support and

Inventory (Fixed Assets) maintenance.

I am submitting my resume in consideration for the Accounting/Finance

position that you have available.

In the previous positions I held supported the capital process by assisting

with forecasting, analysis and reporting. I used software for conversion of

international exchange rate to apply rates per consultant for each

individual analysis. Also I did cost modeling/total cost analysis, data

mining, spend analysis, savings capture and reporting. Also provide

procurement support through assisting with development of presentations,

distribution and tracking of procurement materials, supporting research

activities and coordinating business reviews on behalf of managers. Some of

the reports included NPV, IRR, ROI and variance analysis. I also generated

monthly results based upon our Net Income Statement, Sales and Backlog, and

Cost Statement Reporting and analyze for accuracy. I prepared our State of

the business assessment semi-monthly. I assisted 10Q reporting and

financial statement consolidation. I supported various special projects.

I am also GAAP competent. I did payroll entry, transmit, JE's and taxes.

I prepared and processed journal entries for month-end closing of General

Ledger and financial statement distribution. I prepared P&L Statement for

review. I updated financial statements and reports through our GL. I

reconciled our bank accounts. I calculated and posted billings to invoice

each of our clients. I also processed individual income taxes for clients

at Jackson Hewitt as well as personal taxes for the states of Georgia,

Illinois and Wisconsin.

I earned my MBA at University of Phoenix with a focus in Accounting in

2006. I also hold a Bachelors degree in Economics from DePaul University

in 2001 and currently pursuing my CPA. I am confident that my combination

of work experience and educational experience has prepared me for making an

immediate contribution to your company. Having worked in several different

accounting sectors, I understand the level of professionalism and

communication required for long-term success in the field.

I am very goal-oriented and confident. Some comments from previous reviews

state that I am very accurate, adaptable, analytical and responsible. My

motivation helps me to be the best at what I do.

Please call me at 312-***-**** or email me at ****.********@*****.*** to

arrange a convenient time when we may meet to further discuss my background

in relation to your needs. I look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

Artina L. Graves, MBA

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