Human Resources Management
Resume:
Olathe, KS *****
Amber Johnson 402-***-****
**************@*******.***
Education
. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68508
Master of Professional Accountancy. Graduated May 2005, GPA: 3.8/4.0
. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68508
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Accounting
Emphasis. Graduated May 2004, GPA: 3.638/4.0
o Activities and awards included: Beta Alpha Psi professional accounting
fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, Beta
Gamma Sigma business honor society (selective membership), Nebraska at
Oxford study abroad program (Summer 2003), University of Nebraska
Cornhusker Marching Band, University of Nebraska Pep Band,
Participated in honors convocation as a high scholar (Fall 2000-Fall
2003), Participated in honors convocation as a Superior scholar
(Spring 2004)
Career History
. Senior Accountant, Carter-Waters LLC
July 2008-March 2010
o Performed various account reconciliations, including
reconciling the bank statement to the general ledger weekly
o Reviewed monthly financial statements and analyzed and
corrected account fluctuations, if necessary
o Conducted on-the-job training to employees upon implementation
of a new payroll system
o Served as the backup for the payroll department when necessary
o Prepared and/or entered approved journal entries
o Maintained listings of year-to-date fixed assets and company-
owned vehicles
o Reviewed monthly payroll bills and weekly payroll journal
entries prepared by human resources/payroll staff
o Ensured the accuracy of various account reconciliations
performed by accounting staff
o Completed monthly sales and use tax returns for multiple states
o Prepared and distributed 1099's for contracted vendors
. Accountant, Deloitte & Touche LLP Sept
2005- Apr 2008
o Audit In-Charge, Fall 2007-Spring 2008
o Audited the calculation of the overhead rate used on government
projects in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part
31.
o Reviewed staff working papers for a variety of financial
statement accounts, supervised/trained up to three staff, and
provided feedback to engagement team members including final
evaluations
o Conducted weekly update meetings on audit progress to
engagement management as well as client personnel in order to
ensure a good working relationship between the engagement team
and client personnel
o Drafted various reports, communications to the audit committee,
and management comment letters
o Performed testing of complex areas of a clients' balance sheet
and income statement, including contract testing
o Assisted in the planning phase of audits, including identifying
audit risks within various financial statement accounts and
discussing with management the appropriate testing approaches
o Coordinated management and partner review of working papers and
archived working papers upon completion of the audit
o Audit Staff, Fall 2005 - Fall 2007
o Performed testing of several areas of a clients' balance sheet
and income statement, including cash, property, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses
o Completed testing of internal controls in an effort to uncover
any suspicious transactions that could be the result of fraud
o Assisted in the development of newer staff as I transitioned
into the role of Audit In-Charge
. Student Intern, State of Nebraska Dept of Admin Services, Acct
Division Jan 2004- Aug 2005
o Compiled information for the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Reports for the years ended June 30, 2004 and 2005
o Updated information included in the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word and
Microsoft Excel
Skills & Abilities
. Proficient with Prelude accounting system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn new software applications
. Possess the ability to research complex accounting issues and present
findings in a clear and concise format (i.e., memo or e-mail)
. Function well independently and as a team member and easily adapt to
new responsibilities
. Possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn new concepts
. Detail-oriented, organized, ambitious, self-motivated and able to set
effective priorities to meet goals and deadlines
References Available Upon Request
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