Penny L. Houser

**** ****** *****

Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

810-***-****

abkibn@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and career enhancing position at a company that

will utilize my knowledge, experience, and education to enhance its

financial performance. I am dedicated and committed to using quality

business techniques, principles, and ethics. I am very organized,

detail-oriented, analytical, and have strong business management

skills.

WORK HISTORY

Innovative Teleservices, Inc 02/2009 - now

Fundraiser

Telephone contact with potential donors for children's

charities

Anchor Danly Components Group - Accountemps 09/2007 - 10/2008

Accounts Payable/Receivable Data Clerk

( Responsible for matching invoices to receiving and purchasing

documents within an integrated accounting system

( Responsible for entering data into batches for check runs

( Responsible for matching processed checks to invoices in

preparation for signatures

Internal Revenue Service, Detroit, MI 11/2005 -

11/2006

Collection Specialist

( Responsible for telephone contact with taxpayers to resolve

issues regarding delinquent payment and filings of income taxes

( Responsible for explaining the computation of penalties and

interest on outstanding balances due

( Responsible for resolution of balances through the completion of

personal financial forms

( Responsible for setting up payment arrangements within the

guidelines set by the IRS

( Responsible for maintaining an acceptable resolution quota per

workweek

DataBase Financial Services, Inc Troy, MI 09/2005 -

12/2005

Telemarketer; Client Services

( Responsible for contacting clients interested in refinancing

options on mortgages.

( Responsible for evaluating credit worthiness and finance options

( Responsible for client referral to loan officers for the

preparation of closing documents on new loans

Fraser Manufacturing, Inc., Lexington, MI 01/1995 -

01/2005

Staff Accountant - Full Charge Bookkeeper / Office Administration

. Responsible for government contract administration (DoD) as well as

WAWF invoicing, shipping, bar coding, and compliance issues

. Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and customer

invoicing.

( Responsible for preparation of company payroll and record

keeping for human resources

( Responsible for journal entries, general ledger entries, and

reconciliation

( Responsible for bank deposits and account maintenance and

reconciliation

( Responsible for all quarterly reports for CPA preparation of

corporate records prior to tax preparation

. Responsibilities also included duties of Administrative Assistant,

purchasing of materials, preparation of shipping documents,

maintenance of standard operating procedures, blueprint preparation

and distribution

Britax Rainsfords, Inc., Marysville, MI 04/1993 - 01/1995

Non-Production Purchasing Assistant

( Responsible for preparation of material requisitions, budget

approvals, purchase orders, receiving documents, and accounts

payable requests

( Responsible for negotiation of vendor contracts including terms

of payment, delivery schedules, and purchase

( Responsible for inventories of purchased materials and the

monthly distribution reports for management

( Responsible for follow-up with accounting department regarding

payment of invoices and accuracy of documentation for payments

( Responsible for negotiation of all contract renewals with vendors

. Responsibilities included all purchasing of non-production related

materials and services including IT systems, assembly line

components, maintenance and office supplies, and tools

Adaptive Environments Inc., Sterling Heights, MI 08/1990 - 09/1992

Full Charge Bookkeeper / Office Administration

( Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and

collections, and customer invoicing.

( Responsible for preparation of company payroll and record

keeping for human resources

( Responsible for preparation of payroll tax deposits and

quarterly reports

( Responsible for journal entries, general ledger entries, and

reconciliation

( Responsible for bank deposits and account maintenance and

reconciliation

( Responsible for all quarterly reports for CPA preparation of

corporate records prior to tax preparation

. Responsibilities also included duties of Administrative Assistant,

Client Contracts for services, purchasing of materials, scheduling

of sub-contractors, maintenance of required insurance documentation

for all sub-contractors, preparation of job estimates, customer

service, and maintenance of standard operating procedures

Mary Beth Black Law Offices, Port Huron, MI 03/1986 - 02/1988

Full Charge Bookkeeper / Office Administration

( Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and

collections, and customer invoicing.

( Responsible for preparation of company payroll and record

keeping for human resources

( Responsible for preparation of payroll tax deposits and

quarterly reports

( Responsible for journal entries, general ledger entries, and

reconciliation

( Responsible for bank deposits and account maintenance and

reconciliation

( Responsible for all quarterly financial reports

. Responsibilities also included duties of Administrative Assistant,

initial client interviewing and preparation of retainer agreements,

purchasing of office supplies, filing of court documents, scheduling

appointments, maintenance of court appearances, legal research, and

related legal secretarial duties

St Clair County Council on Aging, Port Huron, MI 03/1976 - 09/1983

Staff Accountant / Office Administration

( Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable

( Responsible for preparation of company payroll and record

keeping for human resources

( Responsible for preparation of payroll tax deposits and

quarterly reports

( Responsible for journal entries, general ledger entries, and

reconciliation including all financial statements

( Responsible for bank deposits and account maintenance and

reconciliation

. Responsible for preparation of corporate master budget and

individual grant requests

( Responsible for all quarterly financial reports to funding

agencies and Board of Directors

. Responsible for assisting with any audits performed by funding

agencies

. Additional responsibilities included human resources, benefits

manager, purchasing

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix - Masters of Science in Accountancy - December,

2010 (4.0)

University of Phoenix - Bachelors of Science in Business (Accounting)

- January, 2009 (3.96)

Western International University - Associate of Arts in Business -

July, 2005 (3.96)

SKILLS

ACCPAC Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint

QuickBooks WordPerfect Dbase Lotus 1-2-3

Have setup corporate charts of accounts and designed and implemented

computer accounting systems

Also experienced with OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations, Federal and

Defense Acquisition Regulations for US Government, Americans with

Disabilities Act, Business Law, and Workers Compensation

Have prior experience with cost accounting, legal and medical

terminology, computer maintenance and terminology

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