Charles Arnold, C.P.A.
Buford, GA 30519
Wireless: 770-***-****
*********@*********.***
Objective: To obtain a challenging position within an organization to
utilize and expand my skills and knowledge in accounting, business and
management.
Experience:
Lavie Care Administrative Services, LLC (June 2004 - Current)
Accounting Manager
. Supervised the training and development of 6 accounting staff,
including providing the staff with the necessary guidance and training
to fulfill their job responsibilities and giving them regular feedback
on their job performance.
. Reviewed Revenue reconciliation and expense review during monthly
close.
. Performed and reviewed reconciliation on balance sheet accounts.
. Supervised fixed asset ledger including monthly and yearly rollfowards
along with addition reports.
. Communicated with external and internal users of P&L's and the
financial statements.
. Calculated bad debt expense for the month.
. Calculated group health benefits liability.
. Was considered a "power excel user" for my use of excel to create
automation and efficiency in the monthly process as well as projects.
. Created and updated process and procedures for monthly capitalization
of fixed assets.
. Rose from staff accountant to manager in three years.
. Headed the conversion from FAS fixed asset system to the Lawson AM
system.
Birdsong & Associates, (Jan 2003 - April 2004)
Staff Accountant
. Prepared tax returns of various complexities for individuals,
corporations, partnerships, trusts and non-profits entities.
. Performed compilation services for client's financial reporting.
. Managed quarterly payroll services for clients.
. Prepared monthly sales tax returns for clients.
. Served as consultant for clients advising in the areas of financial
and tax reporting.
. Skilled in Pro Systems FX Tax and Audit programs and Creative
Solutions Depreciation program.
James Moore & Company (Dec 2001 - Sept 2002)
Staff Accountant
. Prepared tax returns of various complexities for individuals,
corporations, partnerships, trusts and non-profits entities.
. Skilled in Pro Systems FX Fixed Assets, TB Audit, and Tax programs.
. Used CCH Tax Programs and PPC CD-ROM Library.
. Participated in audit, reviews and compilation services
Education and Certifications
. Certified Public Accountant
Alabama State Board of Public Accounting
. Masters of Business Administration
Troy State University Fall 2001
. Bachelors of Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Troy State University Fall 2000