Sales Customer Service
Resume:
BENITA L. COPLEY
Cape Coral, Florida 33904
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To become a valued member of a well respected, progressive, stable organization where there is advancement potential for those who demonstrate growth, creativity and a diligent work ethic.
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
-20+ years accounting experience
-2 years real estate sales experience
-Exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented
-Function well as team player as well as working independently
EXPERIENCE
04/12-3/13 First Financial Employee Leasing - Knoxville, Tennessee
Staff Accountant
Prepared and maintained financial records and analyzed financial information to ensure GAAP compliance. Performed account reconciliations, prepared and posted journal entries, assisted with financial audits, performed monthly and yearly closing procedures, as well as conducted variance analyses.
05/07 - 01/12 Triple J Management LLC - Fort Myers, Florida
Assistant Controller
Prepared weekly, bi-weekly, and semimonthly payrolls, bonuses, and commissions along with related payroll tax deposits for three companies. Other duties included cash posting, collections, general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations, sales tax reporting, quarterly payroll tax reporting, and bank reconciliations, and budget preparation. Also responsible for processing new hires, terminations, health insurance applications, as well as other human resources duties. Cross-trained in all divisions of company to be able to provide backup support for other office employees as well as trained new employees in each area.
01/06 - 05/07 Beazer Homes, Inc. – Fort Myers, Florida
Staff Accountant
Processed semi-monthly payroll for approximately 90 employees. Closed books for multiple entities monthly producing financial statements for each. Prepared sales journals, accruals, and adjusting entries. Performed monthly account reconciliations and maintained current fixed asset/depreciation schedules. Calculated commissions, allocations, accruals and adjustments. Management of daily cash position including wire requests and entry of cash receipts. Assisted in maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls.
11/03 - 12/05 Prudential Florida WCI Realty – Fort Myers, Florida
Sales Associate
Provided quality customer service for buyers and sellers of homes and land. Some of the services I provided were:
-Developing and implementing complete marketing plan for each home listed
-Assisting sellers in pricing property based on available market data
-Assisting buyers in locating properties that meet their search criteria and helping them make offers to purchase
-Assist buyers and sellers from signed contract to closing 2005 sales of approximately $2.75 million.
06/97 - 07/03 Barber & McMurry Architects – Knoxville, Tennessee
Controller
In charge of all aspects of accounting system for 35 employee architectural firm. Duties included: verifying contractor pay applications in compliance with AIA contract documents, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract administration, payroll and payroll taxes, fixed asset accounting, preparing financial statements, and maintenance of G/L. Also responsible for obtaining bids and purchasing assets, supplies, and insurances as well as maintaining accounts for several joint venture projects at a time. Also responsible for HR functions.
10/94 - 06/97 Overlook Center, Inc. - Knoxville, Tennessee
Staff Accountant
Responsible for accounting systems for five HUD housing corporations. Duties included accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash flow management, monthly closing, and producing monthly financial statements including consolidated financial statements. Also responsible for preparing yearly budgets for each HUD corporation. Additional responsibilities included monthly closing for Overlook Center, Inc. including account reconciliations, fringe benefit and overhead allocations, and preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger. Also responsible for updating and maintaining fixed assets and depreciation schedules for all locations.
12/91 - 10/94 Private Industry Council - Knoxville, Tennessee
Fiscal Manager
Managed accounting department including supervision of two accounting clerks that processed accounts payable, purchased supplies, equipment, and services, and maintained an equipment inventory in accordance with Tennessee Department of Labor guidelines. Maintained adequate supporting documentation and internal controls to ensure compliance with grantor regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Prepared budgets for approval by county and state government for use of State and Federal funds. Developed cost allocation plans to equitably spread program costs across grant funds and project future expenditures. Provided financial information monthly to board of directors and maintained communications with Knox County Central Accounting Department.
10/88 - 12/91 State of Tennessee Department of Human Services - Nashville, Tennessee
Accountant II
Monitored accounting systems of contracting agencies for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, grant regulations, and allowability of expenditures. Also responsible for preparing monitoring reports, scheduling monitoring visits and conducting meetings with board members and administrative staff of contracting agencies. Provided technical assistance to contracting agencies, which lead to significant improvement in agency accounting systems.
EDUCATION BS - Accounting - University of Kentucky, 1987
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES - Real Estate License- State of Florida, 2003
SPECIAL SKILLS Proficiency using the following software:
Windows Excel Word SBT Great Plains
Outlook JD Edwards Axium A/E Quickbooks Summit
Professional Organizations: National Association of Realtors
Florida Association of Realtors Association of Realtors – Fort Myers and the Beaches
Association of Realtors – Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Women’s Council of Realtors
Community Service: -Gateway Elementary PTA
-Grace Church Ft Myers Shores – Leadership Committee
-Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer
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