Gregory J. Simms

Spokane, WA

acvjww@r.postjobfree.com - 310-***-**** cell phone

Summary of Qualifications:

I have significant work experience in: accounting/bookkeeping, office management, customer service, project management, and clerical/administrative support. I also have highly developed technical, research, and logistical coordination skills. On the computer, I am conversant with both Windows and Mac operating system platforms, and work at a high proficiency in: Microsoft Word & Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, Photoshop, Rakefet, SketchUp and Datafaction accounting software. I have working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and also of Search Engine Optimization strategies. I can write: professional business and technical correspondence, press releases and social media content... Education:

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - Bachelor of Science degree, Business Administration/Marketing/Accounting. Work Experience:

Kehillat Ma’arav Synagogue - 501(c)(3), 6/2014 – 4/2016 Full Charge Bookkeeper / Business Manager

• Processed payroll, accounts receivables (credit cards, cash, checks and Paypal), accounts payables, bank reconciliations, made General Journal entries, formulated budgets, provided financial reporting and ordered supplies.

• Wrote technical business correspondence & internal memos, credit card reconciliation and special projects as needed.

• Saved over $1,800.00 in an accounts payables audit!

• Database management, online research and reporting -- strong analytical & interpersonal skills. AT&T Wireless / West Corporation, Inc., 12/2012 - 4/2014 AT&T Wireless Technical Support / Customer Service Representative, Tier 2

• Assisted AT&T wireless customers with support, cellular phone device and cell network troubleshooting, customer billing and account inquiries, new cellular device upgrades and AT&T warranty replacements.

• Utilized technical AT&T proprietary software that reported information about cell phone tutorials and troubleshooting.

• Analyzed AT&T’s nationwide wireless hardware and software, tower and satellite networks, to solve the customer’s issue. Team Halprin Photography Inc., and Freelance… 1/2011 - 9/2012 Production / Art Department Coordinator

• Provided budgeting, logistical, and administrative support for big budget national print advertising still photography shoots, and also motion picture production (TV commercials).

• Clients included: Progressive Insurance, Nissan, Chrysler, Sears, Taco Bell, M&M’s, Anson’s Clothing, and many others... Downtown Reel Productions Inc., 8/2005 - 12/2010

Controller / Office Manager

• Provided full charge bookkeeping for a large, bicoastal TV commercial production company. Assisted with: researching and formulating budgets, tracking – providing running totals, and budget verification/actualization.

• Worked with the CPAs on all financial and management reporting, credit card reconciliations, year-end General Ledger postings and closings for the annual corporate tax return preparations.

• Accounts payables, accounts receivables, and bank reconciliations. Assisted the freelance production crews with: issuing purchase orders, checks, cash, and other administrative support.

• Wrote technical and legal business correspondence. Provided purchase order coding and tracking, petty cash administration, monthly cash flow forecasting, vendor set-up and maintenance.

• Conducted accurate and up-to-date filing of records and database maintenance, using Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel.

• Performed all health, production, errors & omissions, and general liability insurance administration duties…