Kiara M. King
Montgomery, AL 36116
Phone Number: 334-***-**** Email: *****.*.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: A hard worker who is highly motivated to obtain an entry-level position in the
accounting field.
EDUCATION: The University of Alabama –Tuscaloosa, Alabama, December 2012;
Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and Business Administration in Accounting
Minor in Computer Technology
Nova Southeastern University- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 2013 – Present;
Master of Accounting (Online Program); GPA: 3.32
Plan on sitting for CPA exam in 2015
COMPUTER SKILLS: Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access, and Outlook), YARDI, QuickBooks, and Payscan; 65 WPM typing speed; 11,000 KPH (10 key)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
October 2013 – Present Property Accountant at BSR Trust
Montgomery, AL
• Assigned 15 different properties to manage all finances
• Reconcile bank statements monthly – Operating and Escrow
• Review/reconcile property month end reports from YARDI and review and post accounts
payable weekly
• Manage each properties’ tenant ledgers
• Responsible for all mortgage escrows, replacement reserve, tax and insurance accounts
• Set up and monitor recurring journal entries and payables
• Maintain accrual accounting books for assigned properties
• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy; identify and correct discrepancies
• Prepare and make loan payments monthly
• Responsible for keeping electronic binder for assigned properties with documents and reports
• Preparation of audit papers and necessary documents for the annual audit
• Communicate effectively and professionally with management, staff, owners, vendors, lenders,
and tenants
November 2012 – October 2013 Customer Service Clerk at City of Montgomery Municipal Court
Montgomery, AL
Prepare bank deposits using bank deposit slips and reconciliation forms, computer, and
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calculator; counts cash, checks, money orders, etc. and records results
Reconciles receipts with total deposits, correcting any errors; completes deposit documentation
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and retains appropriate file copies.
Ensures that deposits are being made to the appropriate accounts.
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Assists with cash bond account and electronic payment reconciliations and end of month reports
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Perform cashier duties using a cash drawer, calculator, general office equipment, and receipts
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Perform data entry functions by keying data into computer system
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Assist customers in areas related to departmental services/activities, procedures, documentation
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using the computer, telephone, applications and forms, etcetera
Perform clerical duties using computer, calculator, copier, telephone, fax, etc
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Research requests, problems, and complaints and initiates appropriate action to resolve issues
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with customers
Organizes and records data and maintains filing systems using a computer/scanner following
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departmental guidelines, rules and regulations in order to maintain records of departmental
activities and to ensure security and timely access to office files and records
Prepares and edits correspondence, reports and other documents using a word processing
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software following department policies and procedures in order to process documents and
information
Provides administrative support to supervisors using computer, copier, telephone, Internet, and
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fax following departmental rules and regulations
September 2008 – July 2012 Shift Leader at Hungry Howie’s
Tuscaloosa, AL
Oversaw the activities of fellow employees while on the clock
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Performed shift work, which included operating the cash register, answering phones, taking
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orders, and closing the building after hours
Facilitated communication between employees and customers when issues arose
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April 2010 – August 2010 Field Operations Clerk at U.S. Census Bureau
Tuscaloosa, AL
Performed data entry duties by entering Census Bureau data into the system
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Scanned enumerator questionnaires into the database
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January 2010 – February 2010 Tax Preparer at SaveFirst
Gadsden, AL
• Prepared income tax return forms for customers and staff
• Initiated interviews with potential customers on income information through the interviewing
process
• Determined if their income, deductions, and allowable credits were claimed and proceeded to the
next step in the process
AWARDS: Recognized as a member of the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama for academic
excellence 2007-2008
MEMBERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate
Scholars (SSCS); Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society; National
Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST