Leah M. Coursey
Moline, IL
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Education St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
Major: Masters in Accounting
Graduated: May 2003
GPA: 3.05/4.0
Western Illinois University, Quad City Regional Center Major: Accounting
Graduated: 2001
Summary of Qualifications
• Energetic and ambitious works well individually with minimal supervision or as part of a team.
• Effective negotiator; able to overcome objectives and resolve concerns with tact and diplomacy.
• Very detail oriented; committed to thorough completions of projects.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.
• Sharp, innovative, quick learner, proven ability to adapt readily to a challenge. Employment History
July 2014 to Professional Building Services, Inc, Davenport, IA Present Accountant/Office Manager
• Responsibilities included overseeing accounting and bookkeeping procedures for a Janitoral Service Company
• Software knowledge includes Microsoft and Quicken.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and bank reconciliation.
• Completed quarterly federal and state payroll and monthly sales tax returns and deposits.
• Troubleshoot billing and payment status for collections Present
Aug. 2010 to Eastern Iowa Community College District c/o Adecco July 2014 Temp
• Filing.
• Creating Excel Spreadsheets.
• Updating and Maintaining Excel Spreadsheets.
• Maintaining Personnel files.
• Anything that is asked of me.
Jan. 2008 to Center for Economic Progress, Springfield, IL Apr. 2011 Site Manager/Seasonal
Tax Season Only
• Site Manager for WIU and MLK Site.
• Help volunteers with tax questions.
• Check tax returns.
• Transmit E-Files.
• Check Acknowledgements and correct errors.
Jan. 2007 to Center for Economic Progress, Springfield, IL Apr. 2007 Volunteer
• File tax returns for Individuals with low income at WIU site in Moline. Jun. 2006 to D.R. Bulkley Co., Inc., Eldridge, IA
Aug. 2007 Accountant/Human Resources
• Set up Job costing system.
• Prepare corporate monthly Financial Statements.
• Prepare month-end and year-end adjustments.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Figured monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reports, sales tax, federal and state tax reports. Jan. 2006 to Sanchez Accounting, c/o Advanced Accounting, Rock Island, IL Apr. 2006 Accountant/Bookkeeper/Seasonal
• Prepare corporate returns to ensure clients were taking full advantage of available state tax credits.
• Research and identify areas to cut costs through tax abatements, tax credits, infrastructure funds, and training grants.
• Figured monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reports, sales tax, federal and state tax reports. Apr. 2002 to Stern Beverage Inc., Milan, IL
Aug. 2003 Accountant
• Responsibilities included overseeing accounting and bookkeeping procedures for a million-dollar beer distributor.
• Software knowledge includes Microvane, Microsoft, and Quicken.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and bank reconciliation.
• Completed quarterly federal and state payroll and monthly sales tax returns and deposits.
• Trained new hires on company’s policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot billing and payment status for collections Sept. 2000 to Padgett Business Services & Tax Consultant, Silvis, IL Feb. 2002 Accountant/Bookkeeper
• Responsibilities included consulting with clients regarding defining accounting goals and growth.
• Analyze corporate returns to ensure clients were taking full advantage of available state tax credits.
• Duties included figuring payroll for local businesses ranging from thirty to one hundred employees.
• Research and identify areas to cut costs through tax abatements, tax credits, infrastructure funds, and training grants.
• Coordinate strategic plans with management t identify potential savings opportunities by approaching state and local development agencies.
• Figured monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reports, sales tax, federal and state tax reports.