Marcia J. Simons

Fort Myers, FL

239-***-****

abne0v@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a highly responsible position in which I can effectively utilize

my accounting experience.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

o Over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance in private and

public sectors

o Entrepreneurial experience as business owner and manager

o Strong background in finance and accounting methodologies and

practices

o Expertise in several accounting packages

o Excellent verbal and written communications skills

o Ability to work independently

o Strong team player who enjoys high level of responsibility

o Personable, articulate, and professional with top management and

support staff

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Full-charge Bookkeeping and Accounting

Perform full charge bookkeeping and account management through financial

statements.

Prepare documentation for year-end audits and respond to auditors'

inquiries.

Utilize automated accounting system in all aspects of reporting and record

keeping.

Prepare and file federal, state and local tax returns in following

areas:

o Corporate Income, Payroll, Property, and Sales/Use

Administer and manage reporting of over $30 million annually in

sales/use tax for

manufacturing/retail division of major corporation.

Compile and analyze large amounts of financial data to prepare financial

reports utilizing spreadsheet program.

Expertise includes, but is not limited to:

o Accounts Receivable, Billing and Collections

o Budgeting

o Accounts Payable

o Bank Reconciliations

o Prepared Bank Deposits

o General Ledger

o Payroll Processing and Taxes

o Debt Administration and Tax Compliance

Supervision and Management

Entrepreneurial experience as 2 year owner and business manager of small

billing company, including supervision and training of personnel.

Supervise clerical accounting staff for manufacturing company.

Business manager for martial arts school.

Computer Literacy

o Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook and Visio

o JD Edwards World

o Peachtree Accounting

o Crystal Reports

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Lee County Clerk of Courts, Fort Myers, FL 2001-2009

Debt Analyst

Rolsafe, Fort Myers, FL 1997-2001

Accountant

Morning Calm Ventures, Inc., Fort Myers, FL 1998-2000

Business Owner/Manager

United Martial Arts and Hap Ki Do Center, Inc. Fort Myers, FL 1994-

1996

Manager

General Electric Company/Client Business Services, Inc., 1988-

1994

Fort Myers, FL

Tax Analyst

TRAINING

2004 Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Training, First Southwest Asset Mgmt.,

Inc.

2002 Governmental Accounting and Financial Accounting, Texas Tech Univ.

1993 Sales and Use Tax School, Institute of Property Taxation

1990 G.E. Financial Accounting Course, General Electric Co/CBSI

EDUCATION

1978 J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law, Nashville, TN

1973 B.A., with honors, Sociology, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar

Falls, IA

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