TARNESHA WATKINS

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Levittown, Pennsylvania 19056

act1dh@r.postjobfree.com

267-***-****

Excellent Analytical Skills / Strong Military Discipline / Solid Accounting and Auditing Academic Background

Outstanding Communications, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills

A well-organized, highly-motivated, goal-driven individual with military experience redirecting her career path towards auditing and accounting. Recognized for having excellent analytical skills, high military performance evaluation ratings and excellent attention to details. Focused, accurate and highly ethical. Eager to contribute to meeting the financial goals and objectives of the company.

CORE SKILLS

Accounting & Auditing

Records Management

Policy & Regulatory Compliance

Staff Development

Financial & Administrative Support

Human Resource Management

Computer Skills: MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP,Teammate,Visio,ACL

EDUCATION & AFFILIATION

Dillard University, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Arts Major in Accounting, 2003

Keller Graduate School, Cherry Hill, NJ

Master of Business Administration, 2015

Member, National Association of Black Accountants, Inc

Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

WORK HISTORY

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, NEW JERSEY

Auditor, July 2008-Present

Audits government finances, reviews the performance of government programs and examines government contracts Responsible for conducting audits of the executive branch of state government, public institutions of higher education, independent state authorities and local governments and boards of education.

Bristol-Myers and Squibb, New Jersey

Accounting Clerk, December 2007 to July 2008

Performed a variety of complex clerical and entry level accounting activities by applying accepted procedures to the preparations and maintenance of accounting and other records, and prepares financial, statistical and technical reports to ensure accurate accounting records. Audited travel and entertainment expense reimbursements. Compiles and sorts checks for deposit into LockBox and posting to the appropriate general ledger account.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

US MILITARY, Mcguire AFB, New Jersey

Personnel Journeyman, May 2004 to May 2007

Performed Human Resources functions including staff development, supervision, training and career counseling. Provided administrative support by managing information and records, prepared, maintained and audited personnel records, and ensured policy and regulatory compliance.

References and supporting documents furnished upon request.

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