Legal Assistant Office
Resume:
Bethany Beets
**** *. ****** **. **********, AL 36066
*******.*****@******.***
OBJECTIVES
To obtain a position where in I can grow in the accounting field, as well as apply my current skills to benefit my employer while allowing me to continue to learn and be involved with my family and community.
EDUCATION
Auburn University
December 2016
Master of Accountancy- Cumulative GPA: 3.56
Tennessee Technological University
August 2015
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Major: Accounting
Middle Tennessee State University
December, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Major: Business Administration
Motlow State Community College
May, 2001
Associate of Science
Political Science Concentration
SKILLS
Extensive computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office including Access, Excel; Internet Explorer and Safari web browsers; ProForm, ProTrust, Financial Access, Sure Close and AIM for Windows closing software; and Quickbooks accounting software. Some knowledge of Mac programs including Pages and Keynote. Extensive experience with company networks and file sharing
EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant- Alabama Municipal Audits, Inc. August, 2017- Present
Daily work with client reports such as Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Trial Balances and Journal Entries. Updated and automated sampling techniques and tracking mechanisms for audit sampling. Prepare personal tax returns with the assistance of ProSeries Tax Software. Minor bookkeeping for small business clients. Payroll and tax remittance duties for office. Extensive use of Excel and its capabilities to assist in audit sampling
Legal Assistant- Law Office of Adam T. Dodd September 2008-October, 2009
Prepared general correspondence, simple to moderately complex legal documents, contract, agreements, pleadings, subpoenas, civil warrants, wills, and estate documents. Tracked and recorded billable hours for individual files and prepared billing statements for clients. Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions. Produced preliminary title searches for properties in several counties for approval and issuance of title insurance policies. Performed office procedures required in the routine management of a legal office.
Closing/Contract Coordinator- ParkTrust Development July, 2005-March, 2008
Generated real estate contracts for vacant lots in newly developed subdivisions. Managed information in company specific database for tracking available, sold, and contracted properties. Coordination and scheduling of real estate closings for single lots, as well as, contracts on a price escalator basis for large numbers of subdivision lots. Document and HUD-1 review for all closings. Maintained and reviewed insurance policies for the multiple entities and various developments operating under parent company. Minor accounts payable and payroll.
Processor/Closing Agent- Southern Title Services May, 2003- July, 2005
Processed, generated all documents, and conducted closings for 50-90 construction and property loans monthly, as well as, cash purchases both for volume builders and individuals. Scheduling and coordination of processed files for closing daily. Collaborated with local and national banking institutions to facilitate closings for mutual customers. Interpreted preliminary title searches and commitments while working to remove any issues before property conveyance.
Legal Assistant- Law Office of Allen D. Hale March, 2002 - March, 2003
Organized and maintained files, both active and closed. Prepared general client correspondence, subpoenas and various pleadings for a wide variety range of criminal offenses. Tracked and recorded billable hours both for private and federal and county appointed cases. Gathered and organized information for trial preparation and assisted during trials. Retrieved court documents including warrants and previously filed documents. Various clerical duties for day-to-day office activity.
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