Dawn Carman
*** * ******* ***** * Tooele, UT ****4 * (C: 435-***-****) * abkpze@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Highly motivated, dedicated and dependable individual. Quick learner who takes the initiative to know the ins
and outs of the job so as to better understand what needs to be done and effectively update processes if
necessary. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Career History
Nelson Ricks Creamery Salt Lake City, UT
Accountant 05/10 to Present
Process and sell cheese
Responsible for processing accounting functions.
Processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable
Payroll
Secretarial duties
Key Accomplishments:
Use of Great Plains
Improved timeliness of entry of accounts payable and receivables
Affiliates Management Company Des Moines, IA
Accountant II 01/08 to 2/10
Holding company which provides services to credit unions in the state of Iowa
Responsible for processing accounting functions and helping with the preparation of the monthly financial
statements.
Manage general ledger activity including cash, asset and expense elements
Processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable
Payroll back-up duties
Complete monthly reconciliations to help with preparation of financials
Key Accomplishments:
Updated and drafted accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
Improved timeliness of accounts receivable and accounts payable input
Self-taught on how to use Great Plains software
CD Access experience
University of Phoenix West Des Moines, IA
Director of Campus Financial Services 10/99 to 12/07
Provides access to higher education opportunities for students
Responsible for managing the Finance/Accounting Department.
Preparation of the budget and revisions at key times of the fiscal year
Presentation of monthly financial information to Campus Director
Perform financial analyses to assist in the decision making process
Managed accounts receivable
Key Accomplishments:
Experience with Oracle & PeopleSoft
Reduced and maintained DSO for accounts receivable
Improved processing of files to consistently have campus as one of the top performers
Sole person in the department for a year
Key contact for any departmental questions
Started career with company as a Research Officer:
- Research Officer (10/99 – 10/00)
- Financial Services Representative (11/00 – 02/02)
- Financial Services Lead (03/02 – 07/04)
- Accounting Manager (8/04 – 01/07)
Education/Training
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, IA
Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting, November 2006
Major: Accounting