Accounting Years Experience

Teresa M. Cauwels-Reisdorfer, CPA

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Eldridge, IA 52748 Cell: (563)

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Highly motivated accounting professional with over ten years experience in

maintaining all levels and areas of financial records and reporting.

Background includes working in well established organizations as well as

newly developed businesses. Proven experience in creating internal

controls in addition to streamlining procedures already in place.

EXPERIENCE Accountant October 2007

to Present

Reiser, Jennings & Co., P.C. - Davenport, IA

. Prepare individual, partnership, and corporate

tax returns.

. Prepare tax projections and forecasts for

corporations and individuals.

. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial

statements according to GAAP and tax-basis

accounting.

. Participate in yearly reviews.

. Prepare W-2's for various companies, including

filing all federal and state payroll returns as

required

Senior Accountant April 2007 to July 2007

HON Company - Muscatine, Iowa

. Responsible for updating and loading data into

COGNOS budget

software to ensure timely completion of budgets

. Ensured the accurate completion of all expenditure

authorization

. Maintained and reconciled the CIP account to

ensure each item is

assigned to appropriate expenditure authorization

and items are capitalized when project is complete

. Reconcile Finished Goods inventory and account for

variances

Accountant/IT Consultant October 2005 to March

2007

Christianson & Associates, PLLP - Willmar, Minnesota

. Performed installation, implementation, training,

and customization services of Great Plains

Dynamics software for new and existing

organizations to ensure the financial system will

meet current and future needs

. Consulted with clients to answer questions related

to accounting input and output

. Developed training manuals and procedures and

trained clients on proper use

. Tested and observed system functionality to verify

operation and correct errors

. Maintained records, on each client, of daily

communications in an organized, clear, and concise

manner

. Continuously involved with clients monthly

accounting issues

Staff Accountant January 2005 to October 2005

Lee & Berner, LTD - Montevideo, Minnesota

. Prepared yearly tax returns for a variety of

clients

. Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements

and compilations from information provided by

clients

. Participated in yearly audits for non-profit

clients

. Prepared payroll and W-2's

. Responsible for filing all federal and state forms

as required relating to payroll and sales and use

tax

Plant Accountant March 2003 to May 2004

Husker Ag, LLC - Plainview, Nebraska

. Prepared and analyzed monthly financial

statements, cash flows, and budgets to ensure

compliance with GAAP, FASB, and SEC

. Performed ratio analysis and prepared reports used

to determine compliance with debt financing

agreements

. Prepared various forecasts used for management and

budgetary purposes

. Examined and prepared adjusting general journal

entries

. Setup and maintained depreciation schedule of

all assets

. Prepared and provided the necessary information

for taxes, quarterly reviews, yearly audits and

SEC reporting

. Setup and maintained insurance, retirement, and

cafeteria plans for all employees

. Prepared workpapers and various account

reconciliations for the external auditors

. Scheduled, organized, and managed monthly

inventory procedures for the company

. Performed all General Ledger system maintenance

functions

. Worked closely with the clerical staff to refine

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll

functions

. Responsible for the hiring, training and

supervision of administrative and accounting staff

Accountant May 2001 to November 2002

Mouw's Feed & Grain, LLC - Leota, Minnesota

. Responsible for all General Ledger activity in the

main company and for five subsidiaries

. Examined and prepared adjusting journal entries

for main company and five subsidiaries

. Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements

for main company and five subsidiaries

. Prepared and filed all state and federal forms

for payroll and grains

. Prepared year end financial and tax reporting

schedules submitted to the external auditors

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS . Certified Public Accountant - Iowa and

Minnesota

. Understand the importance of meeting deadlines

. Strong Organizational Skills

. Close attention to detail and audit trail

. Eager to take on new assignments and develop

creative solutions

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Accounting May 2000

Saint Martin's College, Lacey. Washington

Associates of Arts and Sciences, General May 1999

Pierce College, Lakewood, Washington

AWARDS AND HONORS Cum Laude, Saint Martin's College, 2000

Honors Graduate, Pierce College, 1999

Certificate of Appreciation, 235th Base Support

Battalion, 1996

Official Recognition for Outstanding Service,

Department of Defense, 1996

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