Accounting Management

Shelly L. Phillips

**** *. ******* ****., **** #2107, Las Vegas, NV 89130

abhy44@r.postjobfree.com 702-***-****

Education

Master's of Accounting and Financial Management Program, Degree

Anticipated: June 2012

DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Henderson, Nevada

Tax Preparer, Certified November 2010

Liberty Tax School, Las Vegas, Nevada

Bachelor's of Science Degree, Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management,

May 1994

Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Summary of Qualifications

Dedicated and focused Accountant with extensive expertise in the planning,

coordination, and support of daily accounting functions.

* Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive accounting,

effectively managing all essential tasks.

* Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex and

deadline-driven operations; resourceful problem solver, able to

prioritize and adapt to changing and often stressful situations.

* A consummate professional, highly organized and detail-oriented with

outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent business ethics.

Maintains confidentiality on many sensitive matters.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access,

PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. QuickBooks

Expert. Internet savvy. Experienced in QuickBooks ProSeries Tax

Software.

Professional Experience

Accountant & Bookkeeper Jul 2009

to Sep 2010

TrueLight Incorporated

Las Vegas, NV

Provided accounting support for the corporation's multiple sets of books

and full charge bookkeeper for multiple client books. Managed staff of 8.

Processed all accounting functions from general ledger up to and

including financial reporting for a busy tax and bookkeeping service.

Reconciled bank, merchant and vendor accounts, daily cash handling and

bank deposits. Processed payroll tax returns, sales tax returns,

quarterly returns and year-end tax forms. Prepared tax returns. Collected

on overdue accounts. Collaborated with auditors and CPA firms on various

client accounts. Marketed services to new and existing clients. Prepared

budgets and detailed financial reports.

Accounting Assistant

Jan 2009 to Jun 2009

Evofi One (temporary assignment through Office Team)

Henderson, NV

Provided accounting support to the Controller and accounting department;

reconciled multiple sets of books for corporation.

Processed payroll, accounts payable, account receivable, journal entries

and general accounting functions for a mortgage brokerage company.

Reconciled bank, merchant and vendor accounts, process year-end tax forms

and preparation of financial reports. Collected on overdue accounts.

Provided administrative support to the Controller.

Accountant & Office Manager

Jul 2003 to May 2008

Lancaster County Convention Center Authority

Lancaster, PA

Provided accounting support and office management to a $200 million

construction project. Managed staff of 10.

Oversaw a full spectrum of accounting functions for organization's

operations and construction project. Performed cost accounting including

budget planning, administration and analysis. Processed all accounting

functions from general ledger up to and including financial reporting.

Contracts administration including processing and review of change

orders, payment applications and AIA documents. Ensured compliance with

bylaws, ordinances and governing documents in all financial matters.

Developed and maintained complex paper and electronic filing systems to

support the growing infrastructure. Key facilitator of $65 million bond

remarketing and successfully secured financing. Worked closely with

multiple banks and trustees. Collaborated with contracted CPA firm to

audit books. Prepared financial presentations, reports and financial

spreadsheets for management team. Presented variance reports and

financial presentations at public meetings. Managed the daily operations

of the public business office. Composed and executed professional

correspondence and transmittals. Acted as organization's liaison working

with closely architect, project developer, contractors, attorneys, public

relations firm and other consultants.

. Received two promotions during tenure due to career

accomplishments.

Assistant to the Director of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Mar 2003 to Jul 2003

Rettew Associates, inc. (temporary assignment through Office Team)

York, PA

Provided executive-level administrative support to the Director of

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and staff of 15 engineers.

Performed a variety of key administrative functions including preparation

of proposals, contracts, addendums and change orders. Managed internal

construction management process and ensured that project deadlines were

successfully achieved.

Marketing Specialist Feb

2002 to Jan 2003

Auntie Anne's, Inc.

Gap, PA

Served as Marketing Specialist for 25 stores, identifying local marketing

opportunities and plans.

Collaborated & brainstormed marketing ideas to increase sales and

developed marketing programs with system-wide application. Provided

franchisees with technical support to organization's marketing website.

Conducted store visits and meetings with franchisees.

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