Accounting Assistant
Resume:
Ashley L. Halbur, CPA
Altoona, IA 50009
abmpqx@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Having worked in public and private accounting, I can offer strong
experience in manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, report
analysis, processes improvement, and internal control analysis.
Professional Experience
The Lauridsen Group, Inc. Ankeny, IA June 2008-Present
Staff Accountant
. Cost accounting and financial statement preparation for our
manufacturing businesses
. Streamline and improve costing processes using Visual Basic
Macros and Microsoft Queries
. Prepare SGA budgets for LGI Companies
. Foreign entity translation
. Present financial information to management quarterly
. Track fixed assets, corporate inventory, and capital budgeting
. Accrue and Report Business Personal Property Taxes for multiple
states
. Oversee Sales & Use tax audits and filings
. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist with the annual
audit
Ernst & Young, L.L.P. Des Moines, IA January 2008-June 2008
Accounting Staff I
. Audit reserves, accounts receivable, cash, DAC/VOBA, financial
reinsurance, statutory reinsurance, assets, and separate
accounts sections for a global insurance company
. Observe, walk through, and perform tests of controls
. Write statutory reports for global insurance companies
. Participate in the archiving process for an international
insurance company
Principal Financial Group Des Moines, IA May 2006-August 2006
Accounting Intern
1 Expense forecasting and budgeting
17 Implement new general ledger system
1 Collect audit information
Olsen, Muhlbauer, & Co. L.L.P. Carroll, IA January 2003
-April 2003
Accounting Assistant
20 Prepare 1099s and W2s for clients and assemble tax returns
1 Assemble financial reports and audits
Certification & Education
Certified Public Accountant - IA December 2008
Iowa State University - Master of Accounting December 2007
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science in Accounting
December 2006
Overall GPA: 3.67/4.00
Honors & Activities
Actively participate in LGI's annual United Way campaign Present
Vice-President Beta Alpha Psi Spring 2006
Beta Alpha Psi Spring 2005 - Fall 2006
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Spring 2005 & 2006
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