Sales Accounting
Resume:
JOELLE DAMAS
*** ****** **** **** ****: (***)
Marietta, GA 30066 ***********@*****.***
Cell: 678-***-****
Highly experienced, growth-oriented professional with thirteen years of
experience serving in financial analysis, senior and staff accounting roles
where keen analytical abilities are critical to organizational success.
Adept in reviewing complex financial data; utilizing sound, deductive
reasoning when preparing reports. Excellent communication skills; bi-
lingual in English and French. Demonstrated success in:
* Budget Development * Capital & Cash Management
* Production Planning * General Ledger Accounts
* Sales & CIP Forecasting * Fixed Assets
* Financial Reporting
* Reconciliation
* Tax Return Preparation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cobb EMC, Marietta, GA July 2005 - September 2013
Senior Financial Analyst / Accountant
Served as a key member of the Affiliate Accounting division supporting
various managers of other departments. Demonstrated success in meeting all
deadlines and in completing tasks with superior accuracy. Key contributor
to huge operational and tax savings through the following daily
responsibilities:
< Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and
capital, prepared profit and loss statements, and other necessary
reports to determine company's financial position.
< Gathered and analyzed general ledger accounts and prepared business
transactions analysis for various departments, in addition to budget to
actual reports.
< Assisted budgeting manager with preparing annual operating budget.
Developed variance reports and determined reasons for variances.
< Created and analyzed various databases related to power purchases,
power consumption, demand, and revenue.
< Played an integral role in identifying and resolving problems in
financial statements and month-end reports.
< Performed cost/benefit analysis to ascertain the efficiency of various
projects.
< Prepared Georgia property tax, US Corporation Income Tax, Sales and Use
tax, and Unclaimed property returns.
< Filed Tax Exemption Certificate and Business License and Occupation Tax
Certificate Renewal.
Superior Telecommunications, Atlanta, GA
2002 - 2005
Senior Accountant
Successfully led a team of accountants in managing the company's bank
accounts. Established a highly efficient process for effective cash
management in addition to the following:
< Managed day-to-day cash report and provided management with daily
summary of changes in financial position.
< Calculated sales tax and prepared returns for transactions performed in
48 states, in addition to local sales and use tax. Served as a key
point of contact for sales and use tax inquires and for resolving any
issues.
< Oversaw monthly CIP forecasts and spending reports. Prepared
appropriation requests and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy.
< Successfully maintained fixed assets records and monitored asset
additions, deletions, transfers and depreciation.
< Assisted with monthly closing of books; posting various journal
entries.
JOELLE DAMAS Cell: 678-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Paragon Trade Brands, Norcross, GA 2000 - 2002
Staff Accountant
Supported a team of external auditors for this vendor of big-box retailers
which involved a wide range of duties such as: accounts payable, month-end
closings, reconciliation, monthly scheduling, amortization of prepaid
accounts and reporting. Instrumental in managing the following
responsibilities:
< Processed deposit receipts for proper credits with complete accuracy.
< Analyzed, researched and reviewed cost centers for variances and
communicated to management.
< Managed fixed assets, designed Excel spreadsheets and depreciation
schedules to monitor assets capitalization.
H&R Block, Marietta, GA
2003
Tax Professional
Successfully completed the H&R Block Income Tax Course and worked as a part
time tax preparer handling individual income tax returns, including
Schedules A, C, and E.
EDUCATION
Master of Accounting (GPA: 3.6), 2011
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Successfully completed the following courses:
* Auditing & Assurance * Tax Research & Procedures
* Forensic Accounting
* Intermediate Financial Accounting
* Theory of Business Reporting
* Issues in Managerial Accounting
* Accounting Information System
* Corporate Tax & Shareholders
* Business Negotiation
* Business Tax Strategies
* Estate & Gift Taxation
* Seminar in Auditing
CERTIFICATION
CPA track: passed the Auditing, Financial Reporting, and Regulation
sections, studying for the Business Environment section.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint;
QuickBooks, Essbase, Bassets fixed asset software; Lawson and SAP
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
MBA Association
CMA Association
Golden Key Association
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