Beth A. Shea
Stillwater, MN 55082
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my
strong accounting and organizational skills.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major:
Accounting
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
EXPERIENCE: Thorsen, Coen &Co., St. Paul, MN
Senior Accountant January 2003-January 2008
* Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial
statements for clients using Quickbooks, MAS 90 and
Creative Solutions Accounting Software
* Prepared compilations and reviews of financial
statements for clients
* Prepared federal and state income tax returns for
corporate and individual clients
IKON Office Solutions, Minneapolis, MN
Project Specialist August 2001-June 2002
Payroll Assistant June 1998-June1999
Tax Analyst March 1994-August 2001
* Assisted in preparation of month end financial
statements and year end audits
* Prepared general ledger account reconciliations
* Completed various special projects
* Assisted with payroll functions
* Managed the database which tracked vacation, sick time
and medical leave bank accruals
* Provided payroll reports for internal management and
governmental requests
* Researched payroll tax issues and provided information
to employees and management
* Coordinated year end W-2 reporting
* Assisted in the preparation of federal and state income
tax returns
* Participated in IRS income tax audits including the
research and preparation of schedules and discussions
with auditors
* Coordinated the filing of multi-state property tax and
sales tax returns
KPMG Peat Marwick, Minneapolis, MN
Audit Assistant/Tax Assistant August 1991-December 1993
* Performed audits of financial statements for various
entities. Responsibilities included: detailed test work
and analyticals for fixed assets, cash and accruals
* Communicated directly with clients in both profit and
non-profit businesses
* Prepared tax returns for clients in a variety of
industries including manufacturing, leasing, retail,
insurance and non-profit
REFERENCES: Available upon request