DEBRA E. SMITH
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
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PROFILE
Recently earned Master's Degree in Finance and Accounting, with key coursework including CPA
Examination Review presented by Becker Professional Education
Proficient in Financial Statements/Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Capital Expenditures, and
Depreciations as well as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, In-House Payroll & related Taxes,
Sales & Use/State/Federal Tax Reporting, Account Reconciliations, and Banking
Experienced in managing corporate insurance coverage as well as medical/dental benefit packages
Excel in strategically prioritizing, planning and managing projects/workflow to maximize productivity,
efficiency and quality
Available for travel and/or relocation to meet employer needs
CAREER PATH
Hellenic Enterprises – Colorado Springs, CO June 2001- October 2010
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT; 2005-2010
STAFF ACCOUNTANT; 2003-2005
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK; 2001-2003
Have steadily progressed with company in recognition of dynamic performance, assuming broad-
scope accountability for accounting/finance operations
Proficient compile and produce complex financial statements (balance sheet, income statement
and statement of cash flows), providing senior management/Officers with critical tools for evaluating
performance and defining short-term through long-range business strategies; statements are for both
internal and external use
Efficiently manage accountability for and depreciation of all fixed assets and capital expenditures
Actively collaborate with Officers of company in administering all insurance coverage including
property, umbrella, liability, and automobile
While serving as Staff Accountant, effectively managed Accounts Receivable, In-House Payroll
(including taxes such as 941 and Federal/State Unemployment) and all state/local taxes including
Sales and Use along with assisting in maintaining benefits/medical & dental package
Entry-level Accounts Payable responsibilities ranged from Accounts Payable and year-end 1099
processing through reconciliation of all bank accounts and processing of daily deposits across
multiple entities
EDUCATION
MASTER’S DEGREE, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING; 2010
Keller Graduate School of Management-Colorado Springs, CO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; 2003
DeVry University-Colorado Springs, CO