STEPHANIE A GROCE
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SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, FRX, AS 400, SAP, Razor’s Edge, Internet
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Broward County Public Schools - Fort Lauderdale FL 2013 - Present
Substitute Teacher – Fulfill substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of all academic levels and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Private Accounting Tutor 2013 - Present
General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Introduction to Financial Management
Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County – Corporate Office March - July 2012
Participated in Florida State-sponsored program, placing nominally paid volunteers into understaffed non-profit organization for short term duration. Assisted with updating the organization’s accounting records – Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger Accounts
International Lifestyles, Hollywood, FL
Corporate Accountant Aug 2006-Jan 2011
Prepared Financial Statements and Notes
Compiled Expense Analysis and Variance Report
Reviewed and reconciled specific Balance Sheet Accounts
Prepared and reviewed Daily Cash Flow
Prepared and reviewed journal entries
Fixed Assets - additions, disposals and reconciliation
Coordinating month end closing
Assisting with External Audit preparation
Mayo Consultancy, Kingston, Jamaica
Consultant Accountant Jan 2004-Feb 2006
Internal Audit of clients’ accounting records
Completing various accounting assignments for clientele
Motor Bike Sales & Service, Kingston, Jamaica
Chief Accountant Mar 2000-May 2003
Accountant Oct 1992 - Feb 2000
Prepared Monthly and Annual Financial Statements
Prepared and monitored Annual Budget and cash flow
Reviewed all bank reconciliations
Inter-company reconciliations
Responsible for Chart of Accounts – additions and deletions
Assisting in monitoring accounting systems and internal control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ~ Cont’d
Freelance Accountant Aug 1989-Sept 1992
Reconstructed accounting records from clients checks and receipts
Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss
Prepared client’s financial Statements
Updated client’s accounting records
KPMG Peat Marwick, Kingston, Jamaica
Senior Audit Assistant Jan 1987-Jul 1989
Establishing overall strategy and preparing audit plans for small and medium size companies in
the context of applicable financial reporting standards, auditing standards and other industry specific reporting requirements
Assisting clients in the preparation of financial statements in accordance GAAP, local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities
Evaluating internal controls to identify weaknesses and making appropriate suggestions for improvement to management
EDUCATION
University of the West Indies Kingston Jamaica May 1986
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting