Avalina Cody Buikema

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Chelsea, MI 48118

734-***-****

abmx63@r.postjobfree.com

April 21, 2010

RE: Financial Analyst Position

Dear Reader:

I would bring to the Financial Analyst position over 11 years of accounting

and compliance auditing experience. I believe my education and employment

background are relevant to the position.

As an Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager I developed experience in

all areas of accounting. My duties included all accounting functions

through closing and financial statement preparation. I have worked in all

aspects of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable,

payroll processing, bank reconciliations, cash handling, banking, and

budget preparation. I have supervised a staff of eight including training.

As an auditor for the State of Nevada, Department of Taxation, I audited

businesses for compliance with all Nevada Taxes. This included Sales and

Use, Net Proceeds of Mines and Business Tax. Audits included small

businesses to international corporations. One Sales and Use Tax audit of a

large publicly traded corporation resulted in a recovery of over $1,000,000

in unreported taxes. This was paid without appeal.

I have excellent oral and written communication skills and have worked with

all levels of staff. I have provided oral testimony before the Nevada Tax

Commission and conducted training seminars for employees. Auditors are

required to write detailed written narrative outlining procedures, findings

and recommendations. These reports require understanding by a wide

audience with varied levels of accounting experience.

My auditing experience includes working with all levels of staff; from the

accounting clerk to Tax Managers and Controllers with international

companies. I am accustomed to learning taxpayers' software quickly.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume which further details my qualifications for

Financial Analyst. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss my

suitability for the position. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Avalina Cody Buikema

Avalina Cody Buikema

668 Washington Street

Chelsea, MI 48118

734-***-****

abmx63@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS: Self motivated with a positive attitude and ability to

conceptualize and learn new methods. Able to work well under pressure to

meet deadlines with demonstrated strength working independently and as a

member of a team to accomplish goals. Supervisory experience, excellent

accounting and written communication skills. Experience in oral

presentations, interpretation of statutes and ability to work with all

levels of management. Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office and

various accounting software. Additional skills include customer service

and six years real estate experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

. Abandoned Property Experts - Senior Auditor - 2008/2010

As a state contractor, audit businesses in various states for proper

reporting of unclaimed property. Examine bank statements,

escrow/trust accounts and general ledger accounts to identify

unreported property. Interpret various state statutes and report

findings to State Unclaimed Property Departments.

. State of Nevada, Dairy Commission - Auditor II - 2007/2008

Audit milk processors, distributors and importing retailers for

compliance with Nevada Dairy Statutes. Dairy licensees include

national and international companies and extensive travel required.

Procedures require tracing from source documents to Nevada Remittance

Returns for correct reporting. Accounts receivable, cost/price and

fair trade are also reviewed for compliance. Interpret Nevada

Statutes and Administrative Codes and write detailed narratives of

procedures and findings. Oral testimony before Nevada Dairy

Commission.

. State of Nevada, Department of Taxation - Auditor II - 2004/2007

Audit businesses for Nevada taxes including Sales and Use Tax, Net

Proceeds of Mines Tax and Business Tax. Audits conducted include

large casinos, international mining companies and national retailers.

Requires knowledge of accounting practices, detailed written reports

and interpretation of Nevada Statutes and Administrative Code. Oral

testimony before hearing officers and Nevada Tax Commission. Training

of new auditors.

. Skagen Designs - Senior Accountant - 2003

Preparation of monthly financial statements for international watch

manufacturer. Duties include closing entries, account reconciliations

and preparation of required government reports. Relief for accounts

receivable and accounts payable.

. Ribeiro Corporation - Assistant Controller - 2000/2003

Supervised staff of eight for large construction contractor/property

management company. Positions supervised included cost accountant,

accounts receivable, accounts payable, collection, payroll and

property management accountant. Financial statement preparation,

account reconciliation, bank loan draws and coordinating audits.

. Nevada State Contractors' Board - Accounting Manager - 1998/2000

Supervised all aspects of accounting and human resources for state

agency. Financial statement preparation, account reconciliations and

state budget preparation. Supervised accounts payable, payroll,

banking functions, trust account administration. Maintained personnel

records, arranged employee travel and conducted employee training.

Oral presentation of financial statements before Executive Officer and

Board Members.

EDUCATION: B. S. in Business Administration; Major, Accounting

University of Nevada, Reno

GPA: 3.5

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

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