Accountant
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly competent, analytical, and performance-focused professional, with hands-on experience in accounting administration, financial statement preparation, and continuous process improvements. Adept at performing a wide range of duties in fast-paced and demanding work environments, while effectively collaborating with colleagues and management to ensure the attainment of organizational goals. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and SAP.
EDUCATION
Post-baccalaureate Accounting Certificate
Portland State University – Portland, OR
Bachelor of Independent Study, with Emphasis in Biology, Public Health, and English
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN
Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts
Century College – White Bear Lake, MN
Certified Public Accountant, In Progress (Date of Examination: 2016)
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Accounting and Finance Procedure
Took charge of editing financial statements, engagement letters, and client correspondences for the Auditing Team.
Maintained utmost accuracy and observed strict compliance with regulatory in preparing financial reports, while also administering client database and records.
Core Business Process
Administered the organization’s calendars and schedules, while also facilitating various meetings.
Efficiently handled department purchases, maintained supplies, IT, and travel, expense accounts, and team requirements.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Rendered key support to the director, assistant director, leadership team, and collaborated with a team of 40 employees.
WORK HISTORY
Lower Columbia Cap – Longview, WA
Volunteer Tax Preparer, AARP 2015–2016
Procter and Gamble (Adecco Group) – Cincinnati, OH
Consumer Marketing Solutions Administrative Assistant 2009–2010
Global Vicks Executive Administrative Assistant 2006–2008
Vicus Group – Cincinnati, OH
Grant Thornton: Financial Statement Editor 2008-2009
Urban Dreams – Des Moines, IA
Case Manager for Johnson and Washington counties 2005–2006
Living Well Disability Services (formerly Dakota’s Communities) – Eagan, MN
Case Manager 1988–2005
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
AARP Big Brothers and Sisters Master Gardeners