E. Lynn Philipp
Baltimore, MD 21234
************@*****.***
Objective: To re-establish a career position in the field of Accounting and maintain a lasting relationship with an organization that supports the ideology where financial satisfaction is attained as a result of the diversity and flexibility utilized in the daily decision making processes throughout the company.
Skills and Knowledge: Obtained through years of working experience
A thorough knowledge of GAAP and Standard Accounting Practices as directed by FASB
Knowledge of Non-Profit Accounting practices
Understanding of Accounting processes, procedure and internal controls
Strong Analytical and Research skills essential to accurate financial reporting
Ability to manage competing priorities with strong attention to detail, organization and accuracy
Quickly adapts to and learns new tasks independently
Possess excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills at all levels
High energy and thirst for learning new responsibilities
Proactive, reliable and professional
Complete understanding of the necessary confidential environment of financial reporting
strong aptitude and love for numbers in general
Flexible to insure deadlines are met
Completely understands the negative effects that stress may cause
Ability to maintain an “open mind” with the understanding of the complexities and diversities each
individual possesses
“Can Do” work ethic
Experience: Specific Accounting Experience
Preparation of a variety of Common Financial Statements
Full Charge of Human Resources; New Employee File Set-up and Maintenance; Health Insurance Administrator; 401k Benefit Rep to Investment Specialist
Yearly Research of Insurance Benefits Contract
Full Charge of Accounts Payable for Trade Vendors; Maintenance of Trade Vendor Files and all communication with Trade Vendors
Prepared Payroll for staff of 40+ employees; calculated commissions for sales employees; Preparation of Quarterly Payroll Tax Returns; Reconciliation of payroll to Workers Compensation Insurance Policy
Automation of Company Payroll
Posting of all transactions to General Ledger
Cash Disbursements and Cash Reconciliations
Working knowledge of QuickBooks Pro
Working toward MS Office Certification through IT University
Successful completion of Customer Service Seminar
Work History:
Self-Employed Small Business Accounting Services Baltimore, MD
Accounting and Bookkeeping Services 2011-present
RAMA Management – Rope the Moon Productions Baltimore, MD
Administrator/Accountant 1988-present
Home Mortgage Center, Inc Alexandria,Va. Accountant 1988-1996
Education: University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
BS, Business Administration, Concentration Accounting 1983
Graduation 1983
Academic Merit Scholarship
Graduated Cum-laude
CCBC – Essex Essex, MD
AA, General Studies 1981
Graduation 1981
Swim and Tennis Teams
References: Available upon request