BARBARA A. TROKEY
*** ****** ***** ***** ********* Public
Accountant
O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-***-****
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Summary
A detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive
experience in accounting systems. Possess strong analytical skills, with
the ability to make well thought out decisions. Resourceful, able to work
under pressure, willing to accept responsibilities beyond regular duties to
complete any assigned task. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
* Estate Tax Returns - Form 706 * Problem-Solving
Capabilities
* Income Tax Returns * Financial Statement
Preparation
* Quality Control * General Ledger
* Accounting and Tax Research * Client Relations
Professional Experience
T. A. Ohlms and Company, P.C., St. Peters, Missouri
2004 - 2010
(Bauers, Hawkins, Ohlms, & Co.)
Senior Accountant
. Prepared and reviewed individual, partnership, corporate and fiduciary
income tax returns.
. Prepared gift and estate tax returns.
. Managed all facets of review engagements from planning through report
stages.
. Assisted clients with applications of tax laws and accounting
principles.
. Selected as member of quality control peer review committee
establishing firm quality control policies and procedures.
. Managed complex and challenging accounting projects due to problem-
solving capabilities, excellent customer service skills, and research
techniques.
. Guided client in discovering employee fraud and theft, and in
dealings with IRS to abate payroll penalties caused by the employee
theft thus saving the company $70,000.
. Research tax questions; offer suggestions for tax planning and study
tax laws for potential tax savings for corporate and individual
clients.
Kiefer Bonfanti & Co. LLP, St. Louis, Missouri
2003 - 2004
Senior Accountant
. Supervised and performed employee benefit plan and non-profit
audit engagements including planning, procedures, and report
preparation.
. Managed all facets of review engagements from planning through report
stages.
. Assisted clients with applications of tax laws and accounting
principles.
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Coughlin, Donovan, Niehaus, & Scherle, P.C., St. Louis, Missouri
2000 - 2003
Accountant
. Managed complex and challenging accounting projects due to excellent
customer service, research skills, and ability to solve problems.
. Performed all facets of review engagements from planning through
report stages.
. Prepared individual, partnership, fiduciary and corporate income
tax returns.
. Coordinated quarterly and yearly general ledgers from data input
through financial statements and tax returns for several
corporations.
. Compiled monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll tax returns.
. Maintained fixed asset records for general accounting and tax
purposes.
Maloney, Wright & Robbins, CPA's, Farmington, Missouri
1990 - 2000
Audit/Tax Accountant
. Supervised three staff accountants and performed all facets of
governmental and non-profit audit engagements including
planning, budgeting, and report preparation.
. Prepared and reviewed individual, partnership, fiduciary and
corporate income tax returns.
. Assisted clients with applications of tax laws and accounting
principles.
Trimfoot Company, Farmington, Missouri 1987 -
1989
Staff Accountant
. Prepared monthly account analysis, journal entries and financial
statements.
. Researched Immigration Act of 1986 and devised procedures for
compliance.
. Completed monthly and quarterly reports.
. Created and maintained all files on IBM Symphony software.
John R. Crouch, C.P.A., Farmington, Missouri
1985 - 1987
Staff Accountant
. Prepared individual, partnership, corporate and fiduciary income
tax returns.
. Completed monthly general ledger, accounting work and financial
statements.
. Performed audit work as required.
Education
Certified Public Accountant, State of Missouri, 1990
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1985
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Major:
Accounting
GPA for Major: 3.8/4.0
Received Outstanding Academic Achievement in Business - two
consecutive years
National Dean's List
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
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