GOAL: Looking to find a challenging new position that will allow me to
utilize my accounting knowledge and skills and grow with the
company.
SUMMARY Computer proficient with Excel, Word, Infinium system and the
Jamis System
Superior ability to achieve immediate and long-term goals and work
independently as well as a team player
Ability to execute a number of projects simultaneously and a great
self-starter
Proven ability to analyze, plan, manage and motivate
WORK HISTORY
07/04 to 12/11 GL Compliance and Tax Accountant, ITT
Industries, Col Spngs, Co(one of many laid off)
. Maintained SOX templates, and assisted with SOX audits
. Property Tax/Use Tax as well as Foreign income Tax
preparation
. Performed Internal Financial Compliance Audits in
accordance with GAAP and P&SPs
. Maintaining and training of all ITT-System G/L Account
reconciliations; developed reconciliation template for
system employees, which was incorporated in ITT's
standard policies and procedures
. Extensive audit and reconciliation of all GL accounts
including GL mapping research and recoding for a more
accurate reporting of GL accounts
04/02 to 6/30/04 Office Manager / Accountant, Bob Evans &
Associates, Colorado Springs, Co
. G/L Account Reconciliation, A/R Collections, A/P,
payroll and invoicing
. Public Accounting (Quickbooks, Business Works) and
Income Tax Preparation
. Personalized Business accounting training on Quickbooks
at our client's site
. Prepared Financial Statements for Accounting Clients
. Extensive audit of client's fixed assets and developed a
fixed asset inventory schedule
. Small business and corporate payroll, payroll reports
and taxes
1999-2002 Accountant, Union Trading Company, Pueblo, Co
. Maintained A/P, A/R, Sales, Purchases, Inventory and
Invoicing
. Transferred their manual accounting system to Quickbooks
. Partner and Staff payroll
. Monthly bank reconciliation on all three business bank
accounts
. Developed a systemized method for maintaining sales and
cash receipts
. Timely and accurately filed and paid all monthly payroll
and sales taxes
. Prepared detailed financial statements, monthly and
annually
1994-1999 Cost Accountant, Federal Prison Industries,
Florence, Co
. Supervisor of 7 Accounting Clerks
. Developed and implemented an accurate account of the
Fixed Assets for all four prisons
. Responsible for computerized payroll of staff and inmate
workers
. Monthly and yearly close-outs of governmental cost
accounting books, including AP
. A/R collections of over 2 million dollars
. WIP & FG Costing Analysis per month
1993-1994 Tax Audit, Internal Revenue Service, Springfield,
Mo.
. Researched, updated and informed all auditors on current
policies and procedures
. Maintained all audit files as well as reviewed audit
journals for accuracy
. Assisted in auditing personal tax files
EDUCATION
2006-2010, Master in Acct & Fin Mgmt with Distinction, Keller
school of Mgmt
1998-2002, BS in Accounting, Minor in Bus Mgmt with Honors,
University of So. Colorado,
1986-1989, AS in Accounting with Honors, Allan Hancock
College, Santa Maria Ca.
1990 Paralegal Certificate, Santa Maria, California, Golden
State College
AWARDS RECEIVED
1. Honor's award from Devry University for excellence in
academics, June 2010
2. Hasan School of Business Outstanding Student Award, Univ. of
So. Co., 2000
3. Capps Capozzolo Award for Academic Excellence, Univ. of So.
Co., 1998