Accounting Assistant

Ha T. Vuong

**** ******* **** ****

Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

928-***-**** (home), 928-***-**** (cell), *********@*****.***

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EDUCATION

California State University, Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Science degree in Finance

Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ

5 courses away from obtaining a Bachelor degree in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in all aspects of financial reporting including: bank reconciliation, internal accounting

controls, preparation of financial statements, cash flow analysis, payroll, inventory control, internal audits,

managing accounts receivable and payable.

Found eligible by the Arizona Board of Accountancy to sit for the CPA exam

KNOWLEDGE OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

Assets valuation, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds, and amortization/depreciation schedule, and

differences between book and tax income

EXPERIENCE

Catholic Charity Church, Prescott, AZ Dec. 2009 Apr. 2010

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Return Preparer

• Review income tax documents

• Interview tax payers to clarify and obtain information pertaining to tax returns

• Use software provided by IRS and prepare and submit tax returns

• Contact IRS help lines to discuss and obtain guidance on difficult tax situations and technical

issues

• Review other volunteers’ work prior to submission of tax returns to IRS

Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ May 2006–April 2009

Accounting Assistant/Student Financial Advisor

• Audit student accounts and related records to determine the correct balance for billing or

refunding

• Answer questions from students regarding student loan terms; interest rates, finance charges,

payment schedules, and amortization schedule.

• Discuss with students about available financing resources and how to reduce the total cost of their

education

• Assist the University Accounting department in preparing cash flow analysis, accounts receivable

aging schedule, and fix asset depreciation schedule.

• Perform bank reconciliation

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Yavapai Title Agency, Prescott, AZ

Escrow Assistant May 2005 – Dec. 2005

• Perform proration of property tax accounts, HOA and other accounts

• Prepare escrow settlement statements

• Meet with potential customers and realtors to open new escrows

• Provide customers with information about escrow fees, and status of each escrow

• Review Schedule B and prepare escrow packages for closing and documents for recordation.

Arizona State Credit Union, Prescott, AZ Feb. 2004 – Apr. 2005

Member Service Representative

• Interview members to obtain information and explain available financial services such as savings

and checking accounts, Individual Retirement Account, Certificates of Deposit, mortgages, and

business banking products.

• Answer member questions and investigates and correct errors, following member and

establishment records

• Maintain a good working knowledge of all types of accounts, rates, and services offered by the

Credit Union.

• Explain, promote, or sell other credit union products or services. Explain the Credit Union,

services, rates, and insurance to members.

ASA Alarm Systems, Inc., Westminster, CA Oct. 2000 – Aug. 2002

Full charge book keeper

• Examining and verifying accuracy of bookkeeping records such as invoices, sales journals,

general ledgers, bank statements, and inventory entries

• Examining all invoices, paying and recording all accounts and bills for both incoming and outgoing

transactions

• Issuing payroll at the required time schedule, including legally required deductions or withholdings

for tax purposes or for other reasons

• Verifying accuracy of work performed by others when updating ledgers and other financial

statements

• Correcting and reconciling any discrepancies in ledgers, accounts, or other financial statements

• Maintaining general ledgers in accordance with accepted bookkeeping and accounting principles

• Preparing financial reports

JOB RELATED SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Strong aptitude for financial calculations

• Ability to research tax laws and GAAP pronouncements

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office 2000, Words, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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