Customer Service Accounting

Mary C. Poggemann, CPA, MBA

Residence: ** Longwood Lane, Clayton, DE 19938

Correspondences: PO Box 1715, Dover, DE 19903-1715

Telephone: 302-***-****

E-Mail: ****.*********@*****.***

Barbara Anderson

Trandon Associates, Inc.

535 5th Avenue, Suite 610

New York, NY 10017

Greetings, Ms. Anderson,

I am writing to inquire about a job posting I saw on Monster.com. You are

recruiting to fill the position of Controller, for a Major Service Company,

in Delaware. I have carefully reviewed the job description and believe

that I would be an excellent candidate for this position. I would

appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position, and my qualifications,

with you.

I am submitting my resume for your review; but first let me share a little

about myself...

. I have practical experience in all aspects of accounting including:

accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, budgeting, cash

management, fixed asset accounting, general ledger maintenance,

journal entries, payroll processing, and the preparation of financial

statements. I can step in wherever I am needed!

. My education and experience are in accounting and business

administration. I have what it takes to develop and implement the

policies, procedures, and internal controls necessary to ensure the

accuracy, consistency, and integrity of your client's business

operations and financial records.

. I am a skilled accountant and analyst, able to interpret financial

data, and compile reports, for internal and external use. I can make

sure that your client's financial records and reports comply with the

industry standards that prevail. I will work closely with management

and the independent auditors to reduce costs.

. I possess excellent communication skills and work well with others. I

enjoy outstanding problem solving and customer service skills. I can

address the needs of your client's management, staff, and customers.

. I am a self-starter, an excellent manager, supervisor, coach, and

mentor. I can successfully guide and direct your client's accounting

staff to support the organization's mission and goals.

. I am highly skilled in the use of accounting software and Microsoft

Office Suite. I have excellent Excel and Word skills. I work

effectively and efficiently to produce high quality work in a timely

manner.

. I am experienced in the management and use of a wide range of office

equipment such as computers, PCs, laptops, telephone systems,

smartphones, scanners, printers, copiers, and fax machines.

As to Salary...

I am very interested in this position, and highly motivated to appeal to

your client's management team, therefore, I would like remain competitive.

My salary requirements are negotiable. Do you believe that a starting

range between $90K - $110K, plus bonuses and benefits, would appeal to your

client?

Thank you for your time and attention. I would welcome the opportunity to

discuss this employment opportunity with you. I look forward to hearing

from you soon.

Sincerely,

Mary ;-)

Mary C. Poggemann, CPA, MBA

Residence: 32 Longwood Lane, Clayton, DE 19938

Correspondences: PO Box 1715, Dover, DE 19903-1715

Telephone: 302-***-****

E-Mail: ****.*********@*****.***

Certification and Education

CPA - Certified Public Accountant - University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

MBA - Accounting and Finance, Drake University, Des Moines, IA

BSC - Accountancy and Operations Management, De Paul University, Chicago,

IL

AA - Business Administration, Harry S. Truman, City College of Chicago,

Chicago, IL

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants (DSCPA)

Professional Experience

Mary C. Poggemann, LLC - Accounting, Consulting, and Tax Services- (April

2014 - Current)

. Provide accounting, consulting, and tax services for individual and

small business clients

. Design and maintain general ledgers based upon client needs.

. Prepare federal and state income tax and informational returns.

. Application in Process - Authorized IRS e-file Provider.

Controller - Delaware Eye Care Center, Dover, DE - (February 2010 -

November 2014)

. Full Charge Controller - Responsible for all accounting and treasury

functions.

. Processed and paid vendor invoices, entered and reconciled credit card

purchases, and scheduled online electronic funds transfer (EFT)

payments.

. Worked closely with medical billing department, reconciled medical

billing system, posted daily cash receipts to general ledger.

. Monitored financial activities and details, prepared general ledger

entries, performed monthly closings, and generated monthly financial

statements.

. Worked closely management and independent auditors providing special

reports and lead schedules, prepared combined financial statements,

and responded to various requests for financial information.

Tax Preparer - Liberty Tax, Dover, DE - (January 2010 - April 2010)

. Provided top-notch tax preparation, and high-quality customer service,

to a variety of clients.

. Trained and mentored new tax preparers, reviewed tax returns,

transmitted returns to headquarters.

. Prepared inter-office reports, transported documents from satellite

offices to headquarters for processing, review, and assembly.

Interim Controller - Cosmo Films, Inc., New Castle, DE - (May 2009 -

December 2009)

. Provided controllership, management, and supervisory services during

major acquisition.

. Worked closely with bank auditors to complete due diligence review and

to obtain bank financing.

. Initially responsible for all accounting and treasury functions until

additional accounting staff was hired.

. Hired, trained, and supervised accounting staff; developed policies

and procedures for accounting, credit, and collections. Developed

written policies and procedures to provide consistent training

standards and to document our internal controls.

. Provided support and training to controller and during acquisition,

training, and transition period.

Senior Accountant - Weiser, LLP, Edison, NJ - (November 2008 - March

2009)

. Performed audits, reviews, and compilations dependent upon client

needs.

. Provided Management Advisory Services to improve client operations.

. Prepared federal and state income tax and informational returns:

corporate, s-corporation, partnership, fiduciary, individual, exempt

organizations, gift, and estate tax.

. Held power of attorney, researched tax notices, and responded to

taxing authorities.

Senior Accountant - Beard Miller Company, LLP, Clark, NJ - (July 2006 -

October 2008)

. Provided accounting, consulting, and write-up services, compiled

financial statements.

. Performed reviews and compilations for the small business division of

the firm.

. Prepared federal and state income tax and informational returns:

corporate, s-corporation, partnership, fiduciary, individual, exempt

organizations, gift, and estate tax.

. Held power of attorney, researched tax notices, and responded to

taxing authorities.

Accounting Assistant - Drake University, Des Moines, IA - (September 2004-

May 2006)

. Graduate Assistant - Office of Student Accounts

. Provided top-notch customer service and problem resolution services.

. Invoiced special services, provided support services to senior staff

members.

. Posted payments to student accounts, reconciled daily bank, prepared

daily cash receipts reports.

Poggemann, Inc. - Accounting, Consulting and Tax Services, Des Moines, IA -

(January 2001 - July 2006)

. Provided controllership, accounting, consulting, and tax services for

individual and small business clients

. Designed and maintained general ledger systems, conducted analysis,

prepared financial statements.

. Provided accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll services.

. Prepared federal and state income tax and informational returns.

. Authorized IRS e-file Provider.

Staff Accountant - Konek & Saddoris, CPA's, Ankeny, IA - (June 2003 - May

2004)

. Provided full-charge accounting, bookkeeping, and consulting services;

processed payroll and scheduled tax payments; prepared income tax and

informational returns.

. Designed and maintained general ledger systems, conducted analysis,

prepared financial statements.

. Processed accounts payable and receivable; reconciled bank accounts.

. Participated in review and compilation engagements.

. Provided support services to auditors and partners.

Tax Accountant - MetLife Investors Group, West Des Moines, IA - (October

2001 - March 2003)

. Reconciled annuity and interest payments, and related withholdings,

from policy systems to the general ledger and to the 1099 summary

reports.

. Provided reporting standards to business analysts to ensure accurate

preparation of taxpayer Forms 1099-R, 1099-INT, and 1042 and related

summaries due to taxing agencies.

. Computed daily tax liabilities and processed payments to federal and

state taxing authorities.

. Prepared federal and state withholding and informational returns for

all US jurisdictions.

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