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SUMMARY
Dedicated, hardworking, self-directed and highly organized qualified professional known for outstanding
capabilities in accounting and bookkeeping functions. Worked for over three years on many financial
accounting assignments and projects such as: invoicing and payments, data entry, bank reconciliation and
daily report balancing.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• In depth knowledge of automated accounting systems including QuickBooks and Peachtree
• Proficient in Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) and bank reconciliation
statement
• Proficient in preparing financial statements
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out
decisions
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
National Environment and Planning Agency (Kingston, Jamaica) June 2012
Accounting Intern
• Prepared financial statements and assisted Accountant with different projects
• Reconciled bank statements and ledger accounts
• Performed general office duties: filing, photocopying, scanning and data entry
• Performed related duties as required
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Football Warehouse of Jamaica Ltd (St. Ann, Jamaica) June 2004 – Aug 2007
Accounting Clerk
• Provided accounting and clerical support to accounts department
• Entered and maintained transactions in accounting ledgers on a daily basis
• Verified and posted details of business transactions and negotiated contracts with vendors
• Prepared bank account deposit documents
• Completed end of month closing procedures
• Processed accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Accomplished accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
JOY A. WHITE-MORRIS
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11871 SW 12 St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Cell: 754-***-****
****.*****@*****.***. jm.linkedin.com/pub/joy-white/32/279/271/
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Mary Chamber of Commerce (St. Mary, Jamaica) Mar 2008 – Mar 2011
Secretary
• Organized and scheduled meetings
• Informed directors and stakeholders of meetings and agenda
• Made a detailed note of the proceedings of the entire meeting
• Prepared minutes for meetings and maintained attendance log
• Prepared reports for Quarterly Parish Meetings and Annual General Meetings
• Addressed all incoming correspondence
EDUCATION
Excelsior Community College (Kingston, Jamaica)
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, September 2012
Selected Achievements: Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement
Moneague College (St. Ann, Jamaica)
Associate of Science degree in Accounting, September 2009
Selected Achievements: Award for Academic Excellence
University of Technology (Kingston, Jamaica)
Certificate in Clothing and Fashion, July 2000
HONORS & AWARDS
• Carreras Community College Scholarship 2011/2012
• Principals Award for Academic Achievement 2010/2011
• Award for Academic Excellence, 2009
• Award for Outstanding Performance in the area of Business Studies for Academic year 2007 -
2008
• Certificate for Outstanding Performance in: Foreign Language 1, Macro Economics and Auditing,
2009
• Certificate for Outstanding Performance in: Fundamentals of Accounting, 2008