Manager Accounting

Lindsay Carpenter, CPA

**** ******* **** ******: 309-***-****

Boulder, CO 80303 Email: ************@*****.***

Objective To maximize my growth potential and gain a better understanding of accounting,

auditing and general business consulting through relative work experience and

continuous education.

Education Illinois State University Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 2005

Masters of Professional Accountancy May 2005

Credentials CPA since 2006

Member of AICPA and MSCPA Society

Member of firm GROW (Growth and Retention of Women) Committee

Experience Cullinan Properties, Ltd. Quincy, IL

Property Accountant October 2009-June 2010

• Manage two property’s general ledgers, including entering and reviewing

payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Prepare month end closing entries and create all relevant financial

statements

• Construct a monthly property financial statement analysis

• Create and defend annual budget

• Produce and present various financial and project assessments as

requested

• Correspond with management, legal team, and tenants on a daily basis

to ensure the accuracy of charges and company’s general ledger

• Execute a comprehensive internal audit of all property charges, and

prepare documentation for IRS audit

• Supervise staff and review Property Manager’s financial and leasing

tasks

UHY, LLP – International Public Accounting Firm Boston, MA

Senior Auditor May 2007-August 2009

• Lead audits of private and public clients including planning, execution,

tests of controls, and financial statement preparation

• Complete quarterly reviews and SEC filing evaluation (10K, 10Q, 8K) for

public clients

• Member of real estate team providing lease consultation to Ann Taylor

Stores Corporation

• Develop an intimate knowledge of client and industry business practices,

policies, and procedures in order to provide a high level of service

• Monitor engagement charge hour goals as well as scheduling needs

required for specific engagements

• Supervise and review staff work, complete staff evaluations for numerous

team members

• Primary client industries include software/high tech, SOP 97-2, financial

services, 123R, biodiesel production and wholesale, venture capital,

health services, and manufacturing

• Organize, prepare and file individual and partnership tax returns

Experience (cont.) Ercolini & Company, LLP – Regional Public Accounting Firm Boston, MA

Staff Auditor July 2005-May 2007

• Conduct complete audits including compliance and control testing for

numerous real-estate clients

• Lead staff through audit and test of controls for non-profit and for profit

clients

• Interact and communicate with clients and upper management on a

routine basis

• Conduct multiple and simultaneous audits, reviews and compilations

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with governing standards

• Analyze data and create year-end financial statements

• Primary client industries include non-profit organizations, real estate,

HUD property management, higher education, and financial services

• Organize, prepare and file individual and partnership tax returns

Bovis Lend Lease Chicago, IL

Accounting Intern May 2004-August 2004

• Prepare reconciliations of jobs within a multimillion dollar project for

CFO’s analysis

• Assist in accounting for billings of completed ADA (Americans with

Disabilities Act) compliance projects

• Assist CFO in preparation of various accounting and finance schedules

Skills MS Word, Excel, Access and Power Point, QuickBooks, ProSystem FX Tax, ProSystem

Engagement, BNA Depreciation & Tax Planning Software, T-Value, MRI

accounting software, QuickBooks, Researching through the Internet and

Accounting Research Manager, Excellent communication skills

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