TINA E. KIRKLAND
*** ***** ***** ***** ~ Martinez, GA 30907
Cell 478-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a full-time accounting or controller position to utilize my experience and education and further develop my skills.
EDUCATION
Liberty University, School of Business Lynchburg, VA
Master of Science in Accounting May 2016
Graduate with Distinction, GPA 3.93/4.00.
Georgia College & State University, J. W. Bunting College of Business Milledgeville, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting May 2009
RELATED EXPERIENCE
WayneWorks Marine, LLC Augusta, GA
Senior Accountant September 2009 - Present
Supervising and training other accountants.
Preparing financial statements.
Performing month and year end closing duties, including necessary adjusting entries.
Performing general journal entries.
Researching, recommending, and implementing new accounting procedures.
Sending international and domestic wire and ACH transfers.
Monitoring cash balances across all corporate accounts.
Collecting and preparing documents for IRS audits.
Calculating vessel transfer calculations.
Reconciling bank accounts and liability accounts.
Reconciling the accounting system records with the reservation system records.
Preparing and filing quarterly sales tax returns.
Monitoring expenses and income on international corporate yachts.
Monitoring expenses on company credit cards.
Maintaining accounting records for international company operations.
Maintaining health care plan records and reporting Cobra elections.
Kirkland Steel Fabricators, LLC Augusta, GA
Cost/Office Manager July 2004 – September 2009
Managing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
Applying cost management techniques to projects and overhead.
Reviewing, approving, and executing contracts.
Coordinating schedules with contractors and project managers.
Managing payables and receivables.
Managing and supervising shop personnel.
Processing payroll and time tracking information.
Managing human resources.
Providing support functions for upper management.
Creating and inputting percentage-complete invoices.
Obtaining quotes and purchasing materials.
Maintaining accurate records.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Digital Janus, Inc. Augusta, GA
Chief Financial Officer February 2016 - Present
Monitoring cash requirements and obtaining necessary financing.
Preparing all necessary state and federal filings.
Reviewing proposals and contracts.
Providing necessary support functions to the Chief Executive Officer.
Processing payroll and sending direct deposits.
Managing human resources.
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Reconciling bank accounts.
Maintaining accurate records.
Kirkland Brother’s Welding, Inc Augusta, GA
Bookkeeper July 2000 – July 2004
Inputting payables and receivables.
Balancing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank accounts.
Maintaining accurate records.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Magna Cum Laude
President’s List, 1 semester
Dean’s List, 4 semesters
HOPE Scholarship, Recipient, 4 years
Presidential Scholarship, Recipient, 4 years
Omicron Delta Kappa, Member
Top 100 Entering Freshmen
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
QuickBooks; Sage/Peachtree