Staffing Force
Irvine, CA
Dear Recruiter:
I am seeking a challenging position with an organization capable of
utilizing my extensive education and experiences. The Sr. Accountant
position that you posted on Indeed.com is in line with my current career
objective. Because I believe I can make a significant contribution to your
company, I would like to be considered for the open position.
I would appreciate meeting with you to discuss my background and education
in more detail and hopefully prove to be of value to your company. I can
be reached at 949-***-****. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Hau Cao
HAU CAO
Irvine, CA 92606
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To work as a senior accountant in a challenging and growth-
oriented environment.
EDUCATION B. A. in Business Administration, emphasizing in Accounting -
June 1991.
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).
SKILLS Strong knowledge of accounting principles & accounting software
applications.
. Yardi, ADP, AS400, Quickbooks, JD Edwards, FAS, AMSI,
Deltek, Excel, Lotus, & MS Word.
. Strong multi-tasking capabilities, solid organizational
skills, detail-oriented, diligent, quick-learner,
analytical & dependable.
EXPERIENCES
04/07 - 10/08 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
R. D. Olson Development
. Responsible for project accounting, vendor payables,
budgeting, account analysis, journal entries, cash flow
analysis, bank reconciliations, monthly loan draws,
fixed assets, supporting schedules, balance sheet
review, P&L variance analysis, ADP payrolls/human
resources duties, Yardi conversion & implementation, &
special assignments.
. Utilized Yardi Voyager, ADP, AS400, Excel & MS Word.
08/05 - 02/07 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
The Shopoff Group, LP
. Handled bank & ledger account reconciliations, recurring
& adjusting journals including land purchases & sales
along with loan escrows, fixed assets, supporting
schedules, balance sheet review, P&L variance analysis.
. Processed all month-end closings, financial statement
distribution, year-end reconciliation, coordination of
state & federal tax filings, investment funds
application & other projects.
. Set up investor accounts, applying funds & debit cash.
. Served as main point of contact for all investors,
answering any questions pertaining to their investments
or entities.
. Prepared property taxes for entities & processed payment
schedules.
. Utilized QuickBooks, FAS, Excel & MS Word.
04/03 - 04/05 ACCOUNTANT
Trinity Property Consultants
. Managed cash activities / requirements for 18
residential properties.
. Processed fund transfers via wires or ACHs.
. Processed debt service payments, management fees
allocation.
. Handled all NSF investigation, tenant refunds, bank
reconciliation, journal entries, financial statements
review & preparation, month-end & annual closing
activities.
. Worked extensively with banks in regards to company's
cash accounts.
. Utilized Yardi Enterprise, Excel & MS Word.
10/00 - 11/02 PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Legacy Partners
. Performed journal entries, bank reconciliations, general
ledger maintenance, debt service payments, cash
management & projections, funds transfers, actual/budget
analysis, cash-flow review, balance sheet & income
reconciliations, month-end closings, financial
distributions & year-end audits.
. Oversaw accounting activities for 12 multi-family
properties in Las Vegas.
. Utilized JD Edwards, Excel & MS Word.
07/99 - 10/00 STAFF ACCOUNTANT
ARV Assisted Living, Inc.
. Processed journal entries, monthly accruals, fixed
assets & depreciation, bank reconciliations, CAM
reconciliations, income & balance sheet analysis,
supporting schedules, month-end close activities &
financial statements preparation & distribution.
. Oversaw all accounting functions for 7 different
facilities.
. Consolidated all 85 facilities' financials into
Corporate accounting book.
. Interfaced with external auditors to provide work-papers
for year-end audits.
. Utilized JD Edwards, FAS, Excel & MS Word.
01/96 - 07/99 COST ACCOUNTANT
CET Environmental, Inc.
. Maintained job cost system for assigned projects,
performed variances analysis, bank reconciliation,
revenue recognition, ensured the accuracy of cost of
goods sold & managed annual physical inventory,
established operation & capital budgets, & implemented
monthly, quarterly & yearly cost accounting closings.
. Utilized DelTek & Excel.
02/92 - 07/95 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Western Growers Association
. Handled cash receipts/applications, billings,
accounts/bank reconciliations, journal entries, A/R
Aging reports, month end closings & special projects.
. Utilized MAS90 & Lotus 123.
REFERENCES: Available upon request.