Sales Accounting
Resume:
Tracy Jacobsen
Manvel, TX **578
abifs2@r.postjobfree.com
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SUMMARY
Detail-oriented accountant with experience in general ledger, fixed asset,
project, inventory, work-in-process, and tax accounting. Strengths include
the ability to work independently, excellent organizational skills,
adaptability, and an understanding of generally accepted accounting
principles. Team player who works well with both peers and management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KEY ENERGY, Houston, TX
2010-Present
Global onshore energy production service company
Lead Fixed Asset Accountant
Prepare monthly and quarterly roll forward and gain and loss schedules for
the fixed asset and work-in-process accounts. Prepare and maintain monthly
reconciliations for the balance sheet accounts and resolve variances in a
timely manner. Assist controller in preparing schedules and supporting
documentation for the quarterly audits.
Key Achievements:
. Test and compose process documentation for recent implementation of
the company's ERP (Enterprise Reporting System).
. Manage supporting staff and assign recurring monthly tasks.
CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS, Houston, TX
2004-2010
Global satellite telecommunications company
Fixed Asset / Project Accountant
Maintained financial records and roll forward schedules for the fixed
assets and work-in-process projects. Monitored and reported on actual
capital expenditures against the budgeted capital expenditures on a global
basis. Prepared sales tax and property tax returns according to company
policy and tax compliance. Performed month-end tasks including preparing
balance sheet reconciliations, preparing recurring accrual and adjusting
entries and variance analysis on income statement accounts. Assisted the
accounting manager in the annual audit by preparing ancillary audit
schedules with accompanying audit footnotes.
Key Achievements:
. Rewarded for developing a more streamlined and accurate process for
fixed asset and project reporting and reconciliation.
. Assisted as a subject matter expert in the implementation of the
company's ERP (Enterprise Reporting System).
. Recognized by colleagues as a team player that exhibited the company's
core values.
. Trained new hires and global counterparts on company's ERP (Enterprise
Reporting System).
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NES RENTALS, Houston, TX
2002-2003
Specialty and general rental company in the United States
Fixed Asset Accountant
Assumed responsibility for reporting and monitoring the value of the
company's fixed assets in compliance with legal accounting requirements and
appropriate ethical standards. Provided support for all general ledger
accounting, journal entry processing, and account reconciliations relating
to fixed assets. Communicated with branch representatives and provided
appropriate reporting to assist in the business operations.
Key Achievements:
. Won High-Reach award for timely and accurate reporting of over $400
million of assets.
. Played a key role in developing and implementing a depreciation system
for the non-serialized assets.
KIRBY CORPORATION, Houston, TX
2000-2001
Marine transportation company
Tax Accountant
Assumed responsibility for accurate tax reporting of federal, state, and
local taxes in compliance with the internal revenue code and maintained
current, readily accessible tax files. Prepared financial schedules for
analysis and performed month-end closing functions. Maintained the
capitalization for special projects and prepared the depreciation entries
for the fixed assets.
Key Achievements:
. Acknowledged for being responsive to auditor's inquiries.
. Recognized for producing reports based on specific requests from
senior management.
WESLAYAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Houston, TX
1998-2000
Veterinary hospital
Full-Charge Accountant
Assumed responsibility for all hospital taxes including federal, state,
local, sales, and payroll taxes. Prepared bank reconciliations, general
journal entries, and financial schedules on a monthly basis. Responsible
for reviewing and managing the payable and receivable accounts.
Key Achievements:
. Created cash control procedures for the hospital.
. Developed an improved system for filing month and year-end records.
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration in Finance ( University of Houston-Clear
Lake ( Projected Completion Fall 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting ( University of Houston-
Downtown (Graduated 1999
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access
QuickBooks, Great Plains, IFS, Oracle, Hyperion, FAS, Peachtree, and Corp
Tax
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Professional Accounting Society ( Director Fall 1999
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