Customer Service Accounting

COLBY HAMES

Greenville, SC 864-***-**** acvanz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I would love to work for your organization because I really believe in the value of teamwork and when I saw an opportunity to join your Accounting Department I wanted to take advantage of this chance. I like what your firm offers businesses in the area and believe I would be an asset to your diverse group of Accountants. I know the skills I bring not only as an Accountant, but also as a team member will bring me work satisfaction and will make me a valuable teammate to the department as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

Creative Solutions

Accounting

ProSystem FX and UltraTax

CS

CPE –Auditing Cash and Cash

Equivalents, Internal Control

Basics, The Basic Audit

Concept, Audit

Documentation Basics

Strong understanding of

GAAP, FASB Codification Site,

AICPA Site

Cash handling and managing

budgets

Deadline and detail oriented

Strong time management

Confidentiality

PC Proficiency

Verbal communication skills

General math skills

Strong analytical skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) EXPERIENCE

Rockwell CPA Firm, Greenville, SC 2015-present

Staff Accountant

Assist with audit engagements with an emphasis on non-profits.

Payroll testing, accounts payable testing, cash and cash equivalents testing

Cash lead sheet analytics, Fixed assets leads, Investments leads, A/R and A/P leads

Post journal entries and have a solid understanding of client business needs.

Enter Financial Statements and conduct research to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Conduct bank reconciliations, and verify all accounts and account balances.

Administrative duties, including data input, policy and procedure review and binding reports. Independent Consultant, Greenville, SC 2009-present Individual Tax Preparer

Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals.

Help taxpayers by using their federal, state and local codes and see to it that clients receive the maximum benefit permitted under the law of government.

Uncover potential deductions and credits, advise against potential tax liabilities and ensure clients do not pay unnecessary taxes.

Recommend additional products and services.

Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software and ensure a copy of the completed return is COLBY HAMES

Greenville, SC 864-***-**** acvanz@r.postjobfree.com provided to the customer.

Independent Contractor, Myrtle Beach, SC/ Atlanta, GA /Greenville, SC 1999-2008 Certified Massage Therapist

Maintained detailed excel financial records.

Scheduled client appointments, built and established a regular clientele.

Provided clients with personalized therapeutic services based on current health conditions.

Provided therapeutic advice and assistance to customers as requested. Coastal Mind and Body Therapies, Surfside Beach, SC 1999-2002 Receptionist

Welcomed visitors and managed telephone switchboard.

Scheduled appointments, managed filing and data entry.

Managed product inventory and ordering.

Maintained cash and credit transactions.

Assisted other employees as needed.

Canyon Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 1996-1998

Retail Manager

Hired and trained employees, such as customer service associates, clerks and cashiers.

Provided staff with product knowledge, and assigned them to specific daily projects.

Motivated sales clerks to exceed sales goals and created monthly employee schedule.

Placed orders with vendors or wholesalers.

Managed budgets, maintained statistical and financial reports.

Maximized profitability and met sales targets.

Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.

Met financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Accounting May 2015

Furman University, Greenville, SC

Core Classes: Financial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting I, Intermediate Financial Accounting II, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Federal Income Taxation, Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Topics in Accounting, Marketing Principles, Operations Management, Business Finance, Business Law, Strategic Management, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics. 143 Credits 3.2 GPA

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA 1992-1994 English Major/Art Minor

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