Accounting Financial
Resume:
JOSEPH K BASSLER
TAMPA, FLORIDA
Cell - 813-***-****
E-Mail **********@*****.***
To Whom It My Concern:
At this point in my career I am searching for a position with the right opportunity. I am willing to relocate to further my career and am searching for the perfect fit. I am currently studying for the CPA exam and am highly motivated in receiving My C.P.A. certification and to be also an Enrolled agent.
In today’s Global economics with just few positions open, many resumes will be received, many will be interviewed, only one will be hired. With little instructions & interruption of your organization and bottom line, I can bring results to your organization in minimal time. Having achieved many goals in my career of public accounting and as a controller I am interested to expanding my professional horizons by seeking new challenges. I am interested in a position with your organization and have enclosed my resume for review and consideration I have enjoyed a reputation as an efficient accountant and have a knack for immediately establishing a good rapport with clients and my peers.
SUMMARY:
I am a team-spirited professional Accountant that applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial statements and Tax returns. I have diversified experience in all accounting and Tax areas. Able to work under pressure, willing to accept responsibilities beyond regular duties to complete any assigned task to help accomplish organizational goals.
As a team member of your organization I can provide:
Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
Efficiency to details.
Ability to look at challenges as opportunities.
Ability to develop and become a strong team member.
Manage a team effectively
My objective is to establish a time I can meet and discuss a position with your Organization.
Thanking you in advance and look forward to speaking with someone from your Organization soon. Sincerely,
Joseph Bassler
JOSEPH K BASSLER
TAMPA, FLORIDA
Cell - 813-***-****
E-Mail **********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
I am willing to relocate to further my career and am searching for a good fit.
Team-spirited professional Senior & Tax Accountant with 15 years of experience that applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial statements and Tax returns. Have diversified experience in accounting and Tax areas. Experience with multiple industries, ( Business & Information, Finance & Insurance, Food & Hospitality, Health Service, Manufacturing, Professional & business services, Real Estate) with a wide range of revenues from 250,000 to 30 Million dollars. Able to work under pressure, willing to accept responsibilities beyond regular duties to complete any assigned task to help accomplish organizational goals.
Offers the following expertise:
Strong technical accounting skills
Excellent research and financial analysis abilities
In-depth management reporting
Developing and implementing financial systems and controls
Budgeting and forecasting
Regulatory compliance
Staff management and development
In-depth knowledge of accounting regulations and standards
Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of regulatory standards Proven leadership skills directing staff with responsibilities in financial reporting and planning, forecasting, information systems, accounts payable.
Exceptional skills in process improvement including the ability to reduce cost, enhance quality and increase margins
An experienced team player committed to improving overall business processes and building a cohesive business environment.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
MS Office
Quick-Book
Creative Solutions Accounting and Ultra Tax
Drake Software
Tax Pro, Pro Series IRS PTIN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Employment Partners Inc. – Controller/Senior Accountant Tampa, Florida January 2012- April 2015
Reporting to the CEO, managed the accounting and finance functions for this $30 million company, including a team of five employees, Participate in financial strategic planning, prepared budget and forecasts, handle owners capital equities accounts, review of budgets vs. actual to ensure accuracy.
Handle all accounting and tax matters, including AP, AR, fixed assets, credit, GL, payroll, payroll tax, business tax, property tax, income tax; responsible for cash flow; close books and prepare financial reports for monthly and yearly. Complete set-up of company into Quick-Books.
Maintained a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Managed outsourced functions
Overseen the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving department’s goals and objectives.
Develop internal control system for company, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, and establish new accounting policies and procedures.
Develop internal control system for company, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, and establish new accounting policies and procedures.
Used financial know-how to improve profits and operations, reduce costs, and develop strategies.
Analyzed and interpreted financial data on income statements and made recommendations on how to control cost.
Bassler Tax & Accounting - Senior Accountant Tampa-Saint Petersburg, Florida
January 2007- October 2013
Selected to visit clients on site and provide comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting training.
Write Up for a variety of Sub S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC Companies, and Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position
Accounting and Tax actives with comprehensive knowledge of Accounting and Tax practices and procedures. Accounting and Tax functions include: General Ledger Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Cash Flow, Bank & Account Reconciliations, Work Papers, Cost, and Cash Control, A.P., A.R., Payroll, Sales & Used Tax and various Tax Returns ( 941, 940, UTC6, W2s, W3s, 1099, 1096, 1120, 1120s, 1040s, 990 ) with a practical approach to identifying and resolving accounting and tax issues
Carol McActee & Associates CPA - Staff Accountant Saint Petersburg, Florida
August 2005- September 2007
Write Up for a variety of Sub S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC Companies, and Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position
Accounting and Tax actives and with comprehensive knowledge of Accounting and Tax practices and procedures. Accounting and Tax functions include: General Ledger Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Cash Flow, Bank & Account Reconciliations, Work Papers, Cost, and Cash Control, A.P., A.R., Payroll, Sales & Used Tax and various Tax Returns ( 941, 940, UTC6, W2s, W3s, 1099, 1096, 1120, 1120s, 1040s, 990 ) with a practical approach to identifying and resolving accounting and tax issues
Organized the tax related functions as a separate entity and delegated all research and analysis work to tax functions to organize this entity.
Ingalls & Associates P.A. CPA - Staff Accountant Saint Petersburg, Florida
January 2003- August 2005
Accounting and Tax actives and with comprehensive knowledge of Accounting and Tax practices and procedures. Accounting and Tax functions include: General Ledger Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Cash Flow, Bank & Account Reconciliations, Work Papers, Cost, and Cash Control, A.P., A.R., Payroll, Sales & Used Tax and various Tax Returns ( 941, 940, UTC6, W2s, W3s, 1099, 1096, 1120, 1120s, 1040s, 990 ) with a practical approach to identifying and resolving accounting and tax issues.
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with client personnel and firm staff.
Enforce Internal Control processes and communicate weaknesses on a clients’ financial statement
Responsible for various general accounting duties including accounts payable, banking, check requests and special projects as needed.
Devise tax strategies to defer or eliminate tax payments
Perform year-end accrual review and prepare the tax provision.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looked for ways to improve and promote quality; applied feedback to improve performance; monitored my own work to ensure quality.
Gillman & Cocia - Staff Accountant Oldsmar, Florida
January 2001- April 2002
Write Up for a variety of Sub S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC Companies, and Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Analyze clients’ financial statement variances and effectively communicate those variances to management and the client.
Assists in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
Saunders & Greenfield CPA - Staff Accountant Largo, Florida
October 1997- December 2000
Write Up for a variety of Sub S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC Companies, and Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Preparation of full disclosure financial statements from client records.
Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules on the FAS Software System; provide monthly detail to the Senior Accountant for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
EDUCATION
Florida Metropolitan University- MBA- Accounting
Florida Metropolitan University –Bachelor of Science-Accounting
Florida Metropolitan University- Associates Arts- Marketing/Management
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