James Thompkins
**** ** *** ******, ***. #*, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312 / (C) 561-***-**** / *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
A dedicated and innovative accounting professional offering a strong educational foundation in accounting and payroll processing,
seeking a position as an Accounting Specialist II. Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute as a team player and interface
with professionals on all levels. Responds to operational and financial challenges with confidence, determination and focus.
Certification
Taxation Certification Dec 2014
H & R Block Income Tax Course Wilton Manor, FL
CPA candidate (Florida). Have met 150-hour requirement, and will sit for exam in: May 2015
Education
Bachelor of Art: Accounting May 2013
Northwood University West Palm Beach, FL
Bachelor of Art: Business Management May 2013
Northwood University West Palm Beach, FL
Skills
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Accounts Payable and receivable Leadership and Project Management Skills
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Account reconciliation Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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Experienced in tracking time and mileage QuickBooks, Blockworks Tax Software
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Invoice coding familiarity PeopleSoft and Terms
• Knowledgeable in invoice and payment transactions
Work Experience
Tax Specialist
H & R Block Dec 2014 – Current
• Preparing daily company accounts and reports
• Responsible for preparing complete, accurate tax returns and Amended returns while delivering outstanding customer service
• Conduct daily reconciliation and prepare daily cash balance reports
• Process Accounts receivable-deposits, applying receipts
Teacher Aug 2014 - Current
G-Star School of the Arts West Palm Beach, FL
• Provides and promotes student learning in Critical Thinking
• Supervise and manage an effective classroom environment for students to learn
• Teaching the process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach an
answer or conclusion
Administrative Assistant May2012 – Aug 2014
G-Star School of the Arts West Palm Beach, FL
• Reconciled vendors statement and handled payment complaints or discrepancies with school accountant
• Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders of school books and supplies
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
• Coordinate and maintain records for staff and students
Vice –President Jan 2002 - Dec 2009
Siblingz Cleaning Concepts, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL. and Winder, GA
• Supervised daily operations for commercial cleaning business, providing management that resulted in an increase in company
sales by 50%
• Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
• Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies
• Coded and entered invoices each day into the in house accounting software
Correction Deputy Oct 1996 – May 2007
Broward Sheriff’s Office Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Filed and addressed employee complaints in accordance with company polices and state regulations
• Supervision of county, state and federal inmates
• Care, custody and control of inmates
Professional Memberships
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - FICPA
• Institute of Management Accountants - IMA
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA