Thomas E. Murphy
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7665
Altoona, IA 50009 ********@*****.***
Career Objective
To be an integral part of an accounting management team using
organizational and consensus building skills.
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking, Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years
of experience in accounting management. Organized and detailed oriented.
Proficient in several software programs, including PSI/Macola, Hagen,
Ceridian Payroll and Excel.
Work Experience
Garner Printing Des
Moines, Iowa
Controller January 1985 to February
2010
. Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed monthly financial statements for top
management
. Managed and reviewed payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
. Reviewed cost of individual job orders
. Reviewed credit reports and established limits for new and existing
customers
. Oversaw internal control procedures and compliance to Sarbanes Oxley Act
. Managed accessibility of employees to computer system
Key Accomplishments:
. Twice oversaw the conversion of accounting and production systems. First
from Stewy systems to Hagen in 1988 and then from Hagen to PSI/Macola in
2005.
. Developed procedures and analysis for the annual budget
. Formulated budgeted hourly rates for various cost centers
Rite Beverage
Des Moines, IA
Office Manager
July 1981 to January 1985
. Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed monthly financial statements for
management
. Managed and reviewed payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Key Accomplishments:
. Implemented purchase procedures to take advantage of volume discounts
Dial Finance
Des Moines, IA
Accountant December 1978 to July
1981
. Prepared several subsidiary financial statements for consolidation
. Reconciled all bank accounts
Thomas E. Murphy
1222 Sandalwood Ct. SW 515-967-
7665
Altoona, IA 50009 ********@*****.***
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Mosebach, Griffith, Simmer & Co Tama,
IA
Staff Accountant June 1977 -
December 1978
. Assisted in preparation and review of income tax returns
. Assisted in audits and bank reviews
Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts degree
Accounting
Passed the exam to become a Certified Public Accountant
References
Available upon request