Ruqayyah Archie, MBA, MSA

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Philadelphia, PA 19126

acv63i@r.postjobfree.com ● 240-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Nine years of accounting experience in real estate, healthcare, and construction industries.

Adjunct Professor with eight years of teaching, mentoring, and tutoring experience.

Effective team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Practical problem solver with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.

Proficient in Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Expertise with Canvas, Angel, Blackboard, eCollege, and Taskstream.

Extensive experience with QuickBooks, ProSeries, brokerWolf, Sage 50, and Lawson.

BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

Seasonal Tax Accountant (January 2016–June 2016)

William R. Maslo, CPA, Reading, Pennsylvania

Prepared corporate tax returns for both large and small businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations using QuickBooks ProSeries.

Utilized QuickBooks Accountant to maintain client accounts including entering AR, AP, Payroll, and Credit Card transactions.

Reconciled bank and credit card statements.

Prepared and completed auditing engagements from the establishment of the audit engagement to providing a final opinion on the financial statements and business practices.

Prepared worksheets and corresponding financial statements.

Accountant (March 2015–Present)

Reading Realty Group, Reading, Pennsylvania

Entering invoices, writing checks, maintaining customer and vendor accounts, and completing payroll functions using QuickBooks and BrokerWolf accounting software programs.

Preparing both personal and corporate tax returns, tracking and verifying agent earnings, reconciling various bank accounts, and auditing financial data.

Preparing annual and interim financial statements, analyzing the financial statements in order to prepare a budget, and providing recommendations for improving the net income and overall cash flow.

Auditing financial statements and tax returns from previous years to ensure accuracy.

Financial Analyst (January 2015–December 2015)

Reading Health System (Accountemps), Reading, Pennsylvania

Prepared and assembled financial and statistical data including forecasts, comparative financial analyses, and budgeting using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Prepared cost studies and pro forma statements including direct and indirect expenses, discounted cash flows analyses, and volume analyses for new business development.

Assisted with planning analyses and gathering financial data from multiple departments within the organization and from external sources.

Researched market data and trends and created reports based on the revenues and expenses that are both internal and external to the organization.

Analyzed reported financial data to determine trends across various specialties within the current market.

Full Charge Bookkeeper (September 2014 – December 2014)

Steel River Building Systems (Accountemps), Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Utilized QuickBooks to complete accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll transactions.

Prepared and reported quarterly taxes including Form 941, Unemployment Compensation, Philadelphia Wage Tax, Earned Income Tax, and Local Services Tax.

Reconciled operating and payroll bank accounts, administered petty cash account, and prepared monthly financial statements.

Maintained employee files including tracking attendance, vacation time, absences, and tardiness.

Completed vendor transactions consisting of new vendor setup, verifying invoices against item receipts, and correcting price discrepancies.

Prepared requested reports such as aging of accounts receivable, job cost reports, and labor reports.

Accountant (December 2006 – February 2011)

Swoogy Attire, Reading, Pennsylvania

Prepared and maintained budgets.

Conducted financial audits and financial analyses.

Processed payroll and related taxes.

Developed and managed financial relationships with bankers, vendors, and insurers. Built a progressive accounting department and selected appropriate financial systems to improve ease of obtaining financial reports and determining trends.

Completed financial statements including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Business Adjunct Faculty and Tutor (February 2013–Present)

Everest University Online, Santa Ana, California

Utilizing instructional resources to create learning experiences for students.

Conducting both asynchronous and synchronous tutoring sessions.

Maintaining effective record keeping procedures.

Maintaining communication with students on a regular basis.

Tailoring tutoring sessions to meet the students’ needs.

Teach Principals of Accounting I and II, Corporate Accounting, and Business Management

Online Associate Adjunct Faculty (November 2011–June 2014)

Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa

Performed duties related to online instruction including but not limited to: posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and promptly responding to student inquiries.

Provided timely feedback to students’ questions and concerns.

Placed a strong emphasis on student-centered learning.

Online Business Evaluation Faculty (April 2010–Present)

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah

Evaluating student demonstrations of competency on performance assessments through the use of analytic and holistic scoring rubrics.

Providing instructive feedback consisting of both descriptive and prescriptive elements in grammatically correct English and monitoring student assessments for originality.

Adhering to scoring policies and procedures, including designated time frames for completion of scoring.

Online Part-Time Instructor (June 2010–December 2015)

Virginia College, Birmingham, Alabama

Taught the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the course syllabus.

Prepared and graded examinations and assignments based upon course objectives.

Responded to students and administration in a timely manner and completed Professional Development requirements.

Conducted weekly live sessions utilizing Adobe Connect.

Attended faculty meetings and assisted with student retention efforts.

Online Business Faculty (November 2008 – January 2013)

Strayer University, Newington, Virginia

Organized, prepared and revised course materials and mentored new online faculty members.

Modeled effective oral and written communications in an online setting.

Prepared and graded all assessment and ensured that learning objectives were met.

Participated in Professional Development activities and faculty meetings.

COURSES TAUGHT

Introduction to Business

Federal Taxation (Individual)

Business and Personal Ethics

Computerized Accounting (Quickbooks)

Intermediate Accounting I, II, and III

Principles of Accounting I and II

Corporate Accounting

Managerial and Financial Accounting

Management Theory and Leadership

Computerized Payroll Accounting

Legal Environment in Business

General Studies (Current Events)

EDUCATION

PhD in Business, Specializing in Accounting

Capella University; Minneapolis, Minnesota ABD

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Strayer University; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania March 2007

Master of Business Administration

Alvernia University; Reading, Pennsylvania May 2004

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Albright College; Reading, Pennsylvania May 2002

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