FLOYD LEON ESTES
*** ******* ***, ******, ** **745
479-***-**** cell #: 479-***-****
ablob6@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a rewarding position in Northwest Arkansas that will
expand and
sharpen my current skill set and talents in the accounting
field.
August 29, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thank you for your consideration of my resume. I am applying
for the
Staff Accountant position as posted on ResumeBook360. I would
appreciate your consideration of me as a candidate for your
requirements for the position and would welcome the opportunity
to speak to you further by way of personal interview.
Sincerely Yours,
Leon Estes
Enclosure
Requirements as posted on ResumeBook360:
This staff accountant position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or 3+ years of previous experience
performing accounting duties. Other requirements include knowledge of the accounting cycle, GAAP, good
communications skills, and proficiency in MS Office, and integrated accounting packages.
EDUCATION
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Cumulative GPA: 3.27
EXPERIENCE
CAREGiver HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
October 2009 to Present
* Provide companionship and non-medical personal care to
individuals as required.
Accountant, Non-Operated Properties Prime Operating Company
August 2005 to May 2009
* Code Joint Billings to an Excel template for upload to the
AS-400;
* Reviews Joint Billings for out-of-ordinary charges;
* Corresponds as needed with Operators and Company's Joint
Interest
Properties (JIP) Department;
* Performs first review of others' Billing coding;
* Request New Vendor numbers as needed;
* Update Company A/P Database as needed as Billings are
processed during a month;
* Review Recommended Payment Listing Against Completed
Billings before checks are written;
* Review Monthly Outside Operated Billing Data prior to G/L
Close, and prior to Company-prepared Joint Billings;
* Prepare and document Corrections as needed for both Joint
Billings and for Non-Op Revenues;
OUTSIDE OPERATED REVENUES
* Key Revenue Data into AS-400 Mainframe for selected Payor
Checks
received;
* Answer Revenue-related questions from other Accounting
Personnel;
* Correspond as needed with Purchasers and other JIP
Departments;
* Confirm Revenue from new wells;
* Monitor NRI changes as requested and/or when advised;
Accountant, Student Loan Division Mega Life and Health
Insurance
July 2003 - January 2004
* Reconciled detail loan balance
* Reconciled multiple bank accounts
* Assembled financial information for our division and
forward to Home Office
* Prepared G/L entries, including YTD budget information.
* Responsible for monthly reporting for upper management
General Ledger Accountant Cheyenne Petroleum Company
February 2002 - March 2003
* Captured transactions for multiple companies and reviewed
general
ledger journal entry batches in Solutionware, Computer system,
AS-400
* Prepared journal entries for cash accounts
* Posted and merged batches to the general ledger account
analysis
* Closed out the month and printed balance sheet and profit
and loss
statements.
* Assisted controller with preparation of annual audit
schedules.
* Responsible for delivering all reports for audit team and
answering
discrepancies as necessary
* Reconciled bank accounts as needed
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, various accounting software, 10-Key by
touch, typing over 40WPM; Individual, Small Businesses, and
Small Corporation Income Tax Return Preparation (With or without
Computer Software), Monthly Accounting for 2 small businesses
with payroll and payroll tax reports.
VOLUNTEERING
* SAMARITAN COMMUNITY CENTER July 2009 to Sept 2009
Springdale, Arkansas
Re-Stock Food Pantry, assist with serving meals when
needed.