JOSEPH P. COOPER
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Career Summary:
Accounting Professional with experience preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports. Excellent grasp on accounting software packages and a great ability to learn specific applications. Related Skills Include:
• Understanding of Business Law
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, 10 + Years of Experience in Accounting
• Internal and External Auditing Experience & Inventory Management
Education:
Devry University/Keller Graduate School of Management Chicago, IL
September 2015 - June 2018
COURSEWORK:
A. Advance Accounting B. Auditing
C. Taxation D. CPA Prep Exams
Devry University Southfield, MI
Graduated: June 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting
RELATED COURSEWORK:
A. Taxation I & II B. Mathematical Reasoning C. Advance Accounting
D. Federal Taxation Accounting II E. Financial Advising
F. Accounting Information Systems
Arthur Barclay Technical Institute Monrovia, Liberia Graduated: 1985
Diploma in Accounting (US equivalent of Associates Degree)
RELATED COURSEWORK:
Bookkeeping & accounting, Commerce, Business Law,
Banking & Finance, Commercial Papers and Business Math
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ace Packaging Systems - Zone Coordinator - Brownstown, MI
June 2004 - 2009
A. Inventory Management
To ensure adequate level of materials for job
To reconcile Physical & system Inventories via journal entries
Awarded certificate of perfect attendance (2006 & 2007); No call-in, missed days,
or lateness
Sky Chefs, Inc. Inventory Control Coordinator --- Romulus, MI
April 2011 - March 2012
A. Inventory Management/ Flight Supplies Building
To ensure and reconcile & report to management accurate balance
of various inventories.
Gee Consultants, CPA Managing Director - Monrovia, Liberia
January 2002 - August 2003
To prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements,
and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance
to reporting and procedural standards
To develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, prepare periodic reports that compare
Budget- to - actual costs
National Social Security & Welfare Corporation (NSSW Corp) - Monrovia, Liberia
March 1995 - May 1997 (Senior Accounts Officer/ Finance)
To account for disbursement of funds of NSSW Corp
Manage a team of Accountants and Bookkeepers
Serve on NSSW Crop's budget committee
Monrovia Breweries, Inc. (MBI) Internal Auditor/Misc. Accountant - Monrovia, Liberia
October 1991 - February 1995
Perform the functions of internal auditor / to ensure MBI operates within budget
amounts, operating procedurals, compliance with GAAP, and other management
policies and procedurals
Maintain MBI, Inc. fixed assets schedule and foreign banks a/cs ; to reconcile
those banks accounts
Morgan & Farhat Accounting Firm, CPA - Auditor - Monrovia, Liberia
Perform audit engagements for various clients
Maintain books of account for small clients
Candidate / M&F Scholarship
Certifications:
BSc - Accounting
Microsoft- Word & Excel
Accounting Technician
Perfect Attendance