Accounting Accounts Payable

Michele Cook, CPA

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*** ******* **, *********, ** 32958

Cell: 772-***-**** : ************@*******.***

Career Focus

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Certified Public Accountant with progressive experience in full life cycle

of general accounting and tax return preparation looking for an opportunity

to utilize the knowledge and skills obtained over the past 20+ years.

Summary of Skills

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. Financial statement preparation

. General ledger analysis and month end closings including trial balance

. Accounts payable and accounts receivable

. Bank account reconciliation

. Fixed assets accounting

. Cost accounting and inventory

. Payroll processing including quarterly and annual payroll tax returns

. Organization and time management

. Research, report writing, and analysis

. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based reporting tools

. Experience in both public and private accounting environments

. Complex problem solving skills

. Office management

. Income tax return preparation including information returns and sales

tax

. Tax research, tax planning, income tax projections

. Provide assistance with external audits

Accomplishments

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Accounting Skills

. Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record,

store, and analyze information

Client Interface

. Worked in close collaboration with clients, providing accounting,

payroll and taxation advice

Data Organization

. Classified, recorded and summarized numerical and financial data to

compile and keep financial records

Data Verification

. Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry,

mathematical accuracy and proper coding

General Ledger Accounts

. Maintained accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed

assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and line of credit

transactions

Tax Preparation

. Prepared corporate and personal tax returns using UltraTax and other

tax programs

. Skilled with all types of entities including C Corp., S Corp.,

partnerships, LLCs, trusts, non-Profits and individuals

Professional Experience

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CPA, Consultant

May 2003 to Current

Self Employed - Sebastian, FL

Residential Appraiser

May 2003 to Current

Southern Rose Appraisals - Sebastian, FL

CPA, Tax Preparer

November 2008 to August 2009

EZ Tax Preparation, Inc. - Vero Beach, FL

CPA, Partner

September 1995 to November 2002

Criss & Justice, PA - Atlantic Beach, FL

Accounting Supervisor

April 1994 to September 1995

Baptist Medical Center - Jacksonville, FL

Staff Accountant

October 1989 to April 1994

EquiCredit Corporation - Jacksonville, FL

Education

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Charleston Southern University 1987

Charleston, SC

Accounting

Bachelors Degree

Professional Affiliations

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Florida

State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, Florida

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