Amy Jo Westbrooks

** – * Highland Forest Circle Shallotte, North Carolina 28470

678-***-**** * ac3aso@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A full-time position with a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth.

Summary of Qualifications

Energetic professional with over twenty years of successful accounting and office management experience. Strong positive communication skills with all professionals. Ability to work independently with minimal training and supervision.

Software Proficiency

Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks, CSA, Accounting CS, ProAlpha, Microsoft Word, Excel, Navision Financials, Publisher, ACT, Lacerte, Prosystems, Stax, Depreciation

Professional Experience

Quality and service oriented professional with an excellent capacity to multi-task and prioritize duties; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail; superior planning and organizational skills; ability to quickly learn various accounting software programs; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; high level of energy; ability to manage others. Full-charge accounting abilities including but not limited to: all areas of general accounting, including GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, budgeting, analysis, and cash flow management; preparation and input of journal entries, accruals, closing entries and adjustments; manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare all appropriate reports including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, etc.; provide strong process improvement and project management skills; assist with requests from tax specialists to ensure accurate quarterly and annual reporting and filings; work effectively with internal and external associates, auditors, and/or management. Other abilities and interests include marketing, training, and software implementation.

December 2016 -Current Consulting with clients who have accounting software struggles and training. I have worked with two CPA Firms. One firm in Wilmington and one firm in South Myrtle Beach. Additionally, an auto collision center and a marine company. As much as I like independent work, I am ready to settle into my own niche.

August 2014 – November 2015 Accord Service Marietta, Georgia

Accounting Supervisor

Supervision of Accounting Department staff; Employee reviews and evaluations; prepare and manage monthly Financial Statements for three entities; journal entry with monthly accruals; Balance Sheet reconciliation; month end and Financial Statement review with upper management; back-up for weekly payroll processing of approximately 200 employees; bank account reconciliations on numerous accounts; Affordable Care Act implementation, regulation and compliance manager; TimeClock Plus Team Manager; 1099 maintenance and preparation; Other duties as assigned by Controller and Owners.

April 2013- April 2014 Interserv Hospitality Solutions Greenville, South Carolina

Accountant

Marketplace Staffing - Temporary Position

Responsible for professional and technical aspects of generating monthly accounting through Financial Statements for two project Management Companies. Participated in year-end tax planning; clean-up of prior year accounting records. Additional duties included all aspects of accounting including but not limited to general ledger posting and bank account reconciliations; Financial Statement and management report preparation; A/P; A/R billing; expense reimbursements. Excel spreadsheet preparation.

September 2011- April 2014 Mize Consulting Greer, South Carolina

Accountant

Part Time Position

Implementation of QuickBooks and responsible for conversion from manual accounting system to computerized accounting system. Responsible for professional and technical aspects of generating monthly accounting through financial statements for multiple investment Companies. Additional duties included all aspects of accounting including but not limited to general ledger posting and bank account reconciliations; financial statement and management report preparation.

December 2011-July 2012 Guy Roofing, Inc. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Controller - Left position due to personal reasons.

Responsible for professional and technical aspects of generating monthly accounting through Financial Statements for large roofing company, including substantial professional communications with management and owners; participated in year-end tax planning; clean up of prior year accounting records, researching, and managing IRS notifications and inquiries and audits; employee census and payroll. Additional duties included all aspects of accounting including but not limited to general ledger posting and bank account reconciliations; Financial Statement and management report preparation; A/P; A/R billing; expense reimbursements; commission computation. Back ground checks.

April 2011-December 2011 RSN Promotional Spartanburg, South Carolina

Accountant – Took position while current accountant was treated for cancer

Responsible for all aspects of accounting for screen printing company including but not limited to general ledger posting and bank account reconciliations; Financial Statement and management report preparation; A/P; A/R billing; expense reimbursements.

November 08 - March 2011 Self- Employed Kennesaw, Marietta, and Atlanta, Georgia

Accounting and Administrative Support Services

Responsible for the professional and technical aspects of generating Financial Statements for CPA Firm clients. Substantial personal client contact/service; review or prepare of client Financial Statements for correctness and compliance. Review or prepare all payroll tax returns, sales tax returns and property tax returns. Income tax preparation. Hands on training of staff as necessary. Additional duties include on-site software implementation, training/support on multiple versions of financial software applications.

Additional Jobs of Interest:

Staff Accountant

Implementation Specialist - Navision Financials

Manager of Financial Services - Spartanburg Herald Journal

Educational Background Spartanburg Technical College

Spartanburg South Carolina - Accounting - Maintained 4.0 GPA

Woodruff High School. Woodruff, South Carolina

Excellent Business and Personal References Available Upon Request

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