Accounting Accounts Receivable
Resume:
John P. McDermott
Springfield, MO 65810
****@************.***
Objective:
My career goal as an accountant is to use my skills to serve people with integrity,
competence, and a caring heart. I hope to give my best in all I do and be a blessing to both my
employers and the public. This, I believe, is best done by putting their interests above my own and
focusing on how I can be a benefit to those I interact with. Rather than viewing my job as a hassle of
life, I hope to view it as a valuable service used to assist people in their various needs.
Education:
Missouri State University
Master of Accountancy graduate, May 2009, cumulative G.P.A 3.64
Versed in AICPA
Bachelor of Science graduate, May 2008, Accounting major/finance minor, 3.78
cumulative G.P.A
Magna Cum Laude honors
Certificates:
Passed 3 CPA exam sections (including auditing), awaiting results from fourth
Skills:
General
Experienced in Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Peachtree Complete
Can operate a financial calculator, 10-key input pad
Basic Accounting
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Bank statements/reconciliations
Journal processing, posting, financial statement preparation
Financial data analysis including ratios, percentages, and scanning procedures
Depreciation schedules and methods
Pension plan accounting
Interest computations for debt and earnings accumulations
Auditing
Extensive knolwedge of GAAS, includign attest engagements
Versed in audit techniques, procedures, and methods
Familiar with audit report format and term language
Tax and Government Accounting
Can prepare basic tax forms and schedules
Practiced in government accounting at the fund and government-wide levels
Work Experience:
TRIO Student Support Services Tutor [June 2008-June 2009]
• Tutored students in Intermediate Algebra II, Intermediate Accounting II, and Advanced
Accounting
• Maintained records of students’ progress and abilities
• Assisted students in understanding and applying GAAP accounting procedures and
concepts
• Helped students refine their spreadsheet skills for use in complex projects
Personal:
I am the second of thirteen children (I'm an accountant! I can do the math!). Having such a
large family is fun and provides for lots of excitement. My older brother is a computer programmer
and my younger brother is also studying accounting. I enjoy sports, music, songwriting, movies, and
drawing. My family moved from Maryland to the Springfield area six years ago and I enrolled in
MSU not long after. I had decided to earn an accounting degree and heard that MSU had a good
accounting program.
This May, I graduated with my Masters, and I sat for the CPA exam in the summer. I had
heard the tests were difficult and was nervous when I first began the process. I have since passed
three sections of the exam and am still waiting for the results from the fourth. I received a
communication from NASBA saying that it could be as late as January before I know, so I guess I
might be in suspense for another three months! In the meantime, after having to go through the
rigamarole of the tests, I'm relieved to be able to finally start looking for a job. I've been hoping to
find an organization that is committed to high-quality accounting and which sponsors a good work
environment.
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