Daniel D. Stowers
Mailing Address Contact Information 4350 Jean Avenue cell: 217-***-****
Durham, NC 27707 email: *.*********@*****.***
Objective Detail oriented, dependable, results-oriented individual with exceptional people skills, work ethic and communication skills. Trained in finance and accounting. Interested in obtaining a challenging position within an organization that offers an opportunity for advancement and career growth.
Education University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD July 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Specialization in Management
University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA May 2017
Seeking: MBA in Accounting and Finance
Relevant Coursework: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Global Business Environment, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Statistical Data Analysis, Managerial Economics, Management and Organizational Behavior, Management Information Systems, Process and Operations Management, Advanced Business Writing
Skills
Finance and Accounting
Assisted management in forecasting by providing historical information
Analyzed financial information and prepared complex financial reports and statements reflecting various data for the utilization by higher management.
Assisted with the Duke Global Health Institute audit preparation
Experienced in reconciling expenses charged to WBSE and Cost Center fund codes
Possesses knowledge of documents such as A/P Check Requests and Purchase Orders
Monitored Duke University Press’s Project Euclid expense and revenue codes
Prepared, processed and reviewed incoming and outgoing invoices for Project Euclid
Reconciled Cornell University Library quarterly expenses
Transferred revenue to Cornell University Library
Served as a resource to Project Euclid staff on Duke accounting procedures
Assisted Project Euclid Manager in developing system for Print on Demand service related finances
Assisted in developing a system to capture, manage, and report on a platform-wide global sales data
Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
Managed Duke University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management
Advanced training in applying costing rules and regulations to federally funded projects
Trained in preparing tax documents such as W-8BEN-E and 1099 forms
Experienced in preparing fiscal budgets and reports
Managed the process of submitting revenue payout to domestic and international publishers
Researched and resolved issues pertaining to outstanding invoices for monthly collections
Prepared monthly collection and outstanding accounts receivable balance reports to provide management with an overview of accounts receivable metrics
Posted bursar and ACH deposits for Duke University A/R clearing account
Performed monthly end and yearly end closeout
Analyzed financial information and prepared various accounting reports and statements
Managed large accounting database’s in MS Excel and SAP R/3
Communication
Excelled in advanced composition and memo writing course
Drafted an exceptional report on Controls, Inc. joint venture in China
Extremely capable of managing interacting and communicating with individuals at all levels within and outside of Duke University
Served as a liaison to the accounting staff at Cornell University Library
Communicated with sponsors and gathered contractual information that was utilized to collect late payments on outstanding invoices
Computer
Advanced training in SAP R/3 software
Advanced competence in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Publisher & Access), all versions through 2013
Trained in Outlook, Share Point, Outlook Express/Windows Mail, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Netscape
Experience with FileMaker Pro software
Proficient in Adobe Reader and Acrobat X Pro
Experienced with Operating Systems: Windows Vista, 7, 8, XP/2000/NT
Proficient in Advantage
Honors & Activities
DUP Community Involvement Group 10/13-09/15
Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence Scholar (CBCF) 08/11-01/12
Campus-Based Education Assistance Grant Recipient 08/11-02/12
MANRRS National Professional Organization 09/09-09/10
Senator Ricky Hendon Illinois General Assembly Scholarship Recipient 06/06-01/08
Work Experience
Duke University (Central Admin Office A/R) Durham, NC 11/15-Present
Duke University Press (Project Euclid) Durham, NC 08/13-09/15
Duke Global Health Institute Durham, NC 10/12- 04/13
References Personal and professional references will be furnished upon request.