JULIE STANDIFER, C.P.A.
***** ******* ****, *** *******, MI 49117 H: 269-***-**** C: 269-***-**** ***********@*******.***
Summary
To work for a company that offers the opportunity for growth and well as challenges me. Advanced accounting knowledge of financial statements, taxation, etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Efficient, detail-oriented, highly organized Dynamic and highly qualified. Flexible and adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies. Motivated self-starter with aptitude for learning new tasks quickly. Financial Accountant specializing in Team-oriented Accountant who prepares clear, comprehensive financial reports for executive-level management reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors. Professional Accountant and Bookkeeper with 20+ years of experience. Certified Public Accountant with 12 years of experience in public accounting.
Skills
CPA certification
Microsoft Office 2016
Public and private accounting
Great Plains Dynamics
General and tax accounting
QuickBooks and a ProAdvisor
Analytical reasoning
ProSeries, Pro-Connect and other tax software
Budget analysis
InFocus
Account reconciliations
Experience
Accountant
11/2017 to 02/2018
Abonmarche Consultants
Benton Harbor, MI
I handled Accounts Payable, training on Accounts Receivable, and set up and closed Projects along with the correct Phase. I collected monthly company vehicles mileage to allocate business and personal use. I have learned that DOT varies from the IRS on allowable expenses and varies by States. I learned how to use InFocus Software.
Certified Public Accountant
08/2014 to 11/2017
Terra Associates Management LLC
Chicago / New Buffalo, IL / MI
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Completed monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations for 22 different entities. Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances. Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reporting. Corporate, & Partnership Tax Returns. Assisted in Preparation of Budget. Prepared and reviewed journal entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L. Corrected the chart of accounts for all entities when I started. Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates and vacation/personal time. Prepared Payroll and Quarterly Reporting. Performed Accounting Employee Training.
Certified Public Accountant
07/2011 to 08/2014
Harbor Country Tax & Accounting
New Buffalo, MI
Prepared Individual, Corporate, & Partnership Tax Returns. Prepared Compilations and Reviews. Prepared Tax
Plans, Payroll and Quarterly/Annual Reporting.
Accountant
08/1998 to 07/2011
David E. Montayne, P.C.
New Buffalo, MI
Entered and Prepared Monthly Client work into QuickBooks and prepared Financial Statements. I would then Prepared Payroll Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Tax Forms. I prepared W-2's and 1099's. I entered and prepared all 1040's and was taught how to prepare 1120's and 1065 Forms. Since it was a single owner firm I also handled Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Education and Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Business: Accounting
Winter 2000
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Applied Business in Accounting
References
Susan Kissman 269-***-**** Previous co-worker *****@**************.***
Tony Fields 269-***-****
Co-worker - placing exchange students **********.**@*****.***
Tina Hartzler 269-***-**** Previous co-worker ********@*****.***
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank and Account Reconciliations, Budgets, Employee
Training, Financial Reporting, Networking, Payroll, Reporting, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, Installing Software,
Troubleshooting software issues.
Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
QuickBooks ProAdvisor