TARNESHA WATKINS
Levittown, Pennsylvania 19056
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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.