Customer Service Accounting

DAVID M. SEVERANCE

**** ***** ****** *** **** B • Aurora, CO 80014 • ********@***.*** • 303-***-****

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science Business Administration-Finance

Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO

Associate of Applied Science Accounting

Summa Cum-Laude

Community College of Aurora – Aurora CO

Candidate for the uniform CPA exam

Expected completion December 2011

CAREER AND MANAGEMENT SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, TRANSPORTATION, AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various accounting and tax software applications

including QuickBooks, TaxCut, TurboTax, TaxWise, and other proprietary tax software applications

EXPERIENCED GOAL-DRIVEN MANAGER COMMITTED TO STRATEGIC THINKING NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH COMPANY OBJECTIVES

EXPERIENCED SUPERVISOR OF ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND STAFFING ACTIVITIES

DIRECTED DAILY OPERATIONS AND STREAMLINED ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Core Competencies

Revenue Growth QuickBooks Payroll and Benefits

MS Office 2007 Cost Accounting Tax Software Proficient

Business Development Vendor Management Computer Proficient

Driving Brand Equity Budget & Financial Policy Compliance

Employment History

2008 – Current Aardvark Financial Services Aurora, CO

1992-1997 Aardvark Financial Services Lakewood, CO

• Conducted assessment of client assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and

financial objectives to establish investment strategies for long term growth as part of a complete

financial plan.

• Compiled and prepared financial reports and individual tax and small business tax returns

2008 Tax Season Retiva Accounting Solutions LLC Aurora, CO

• Compiled and prepared individual and small business tax returns

2002 – 2008 Swift Transportation Phoenix, AZ

• Oversaw critical time management and transportation logistics for inter-city/state delivery.

• Provide reliable, safe transport for cargo destined for locations across US.

• Full knowledge of policy and procedure for shipping/invoice documents, business protocols, record

keeping, dispatch, logs, vehicle inspections, and DOT regulations

2001 – 2002 Commercial Motel Management Limon, CO

• Directed integrated functions involving guest operations, specifications for contracted services,

and facility security.

• Developed and maintained vendor relationships

• Coordinated office administration, policy, and procedures.

• Conducted review of operations to determine accounting needs and recommend solutions to

financial inefficiencies.

2000 – 2001 Java Junction/H2O Stop Limon, CO

1997 – 2000 H2O Depot Lakewood, CO

• Prepared budget, financial analysis, profit and loss accountability, marketing, and sales

forecasting.

• Prepared and managed bi-weekly and supplemental payroll, processed manual payroll checks,

paid payroll taxes, calculated withholdings and deductions, maintained employee payroll-related

files and database, and maintained the payroll system

• Developed strategies controlling financial losses and improving operational efficiency.

• Prepared software driven financial statements, journal entries, maintained and reconciled general

ledger, and accounts receivables/payables.

• Provided acute analysis of financial information and determined strategies to best meet financial

objectives in order to decrease costs.

• Allocated inventory and human resources to drive company growth and meet shareholder

expectations.

• Directed daily business operations and delivery of customer service.

• Managed the merchandising reports and monitored all product flow.

• Handled scheduling, payroll, staffing needs, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action.

Honors Awards and Certificates

Phi Theta Kappa

Presidents List

Computerized Accounting Certificate

Government Accounting Certificate

Network Security Certificate

Community College of Aurora – Aurora CO

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