Accounting Administrative Assistant

Connie Burkey

*** ******* ***** ? Anderson, SC **626

864-***-**** ? ace0og@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

> Analytical administrative professional with a passion for Accounting and

Auditing, experienced in the establishment of accounting systems and

execution of bookkeeping functions within a non-profit setting.

> Excellent educational foundation supports career goal with a Masters and

Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting.

> Strong skills in A/P, A/R, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial

reporting, and invoicing.

> Accurate and organized with an acute attention to detail and dedication

to ensuring accounting best practices.

Key Strengths

Financial Reporting

Month-End Journal Entries

Payroll Accounting

A/R & A/P

Budget Development

Budget Administration

Balance Sheet

Bank Reconciliations

General Ledger

Cash Receipts Management

Staff Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Kaplan University, Chicago, IL

Masters in Accounting-Anticipated May 2014-GPA: 4.0

Courses of Note: Financial Accounting and Reporting ? Regulation ?

Advanced Auditing ? Ethical Issues in Business and Accounting ? Advanced

Managerial/Cost Accounting ? Corporate Tax Decisions and Strategies ?

Business Communications ? Economics for Global Decision Makers ?

Accounting Information Systems ? Fraud Examination ? Internal Control

Assessment and Design ? Enterprise Risk Analysis and Planning ?

International Tax Planning and Issues.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting-2011-GPA: 3.6

Courses of Note: Accounting I & II ? Payroll Accounting ? Federal Tax ?

Auditing ? Cost Accounting ? Advanced Tax Corporate ? Governmental and

Nonprofit Accounting ? Managerial Accounting

Forest Junior College, Anderson, SC

Associate of Arts Degree in Medical Office Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Vision Recovery, Anderson, SC 2008-Present

Executive Director/Bookkeeper

Conceived of and built this non-profit from the ground-up, whose mission is

to provide a safe, structured environment for individuals struggling with

addiction. Consulted attorney to complete the necessary paperwork and file

with the state. Develop all policies and procedures, hire, train, and

supervise staff, and oversee all daily operations. Led expansion to five

facilities with 36 total beds.

. Manage all financial activities of the non-profit, including A/P, A/R,

invoicing, and payroll. Develop annual budgets and collect fees for

services provided. Observe internal audit procedures.

. Conduct thorough interviews of new applicants to the program to ensure

they meet the requirements of the facility.

. Established a Board of Directors and act as liaison between Board

Members and the non-profit. Manage communications and reporting and

attend Board of Directors meetings.

. Partner with treatment centers, addiction counselors, and hospitals

throughout the state.

. Coordinate correspondence with the court system and the Department of

Parole. Testify during court proceedings.

Franks Tree Service, Marietta, GA 2001-2005

Administrative Assistant

. Managed all administrative and financial functions, including AP/AR,

payroll, scheduling, etc.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cashier and Deli Clerk ? BI-LO, Anderson, SC 2006-2007

Account Executive/Training Manager ? County Directories, Canton, GA 1999-

2001

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