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Resume:
Avalina Cody Buikema
Chelsea, MI 48118
********@****.***
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
********@****.***
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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