Certified Public Accountant -- Accounting Manager
Resume:
EXPERIENCED CPA PASSIONATE ABOUT ACCOUNTING AND CLIENT SERVICE
Tommy Carla Harrison
Englewood, CO 80113
**********@*********.***
I am happiest with a role that requires staying current in a fast-changing field. I like to learn new facts, and skills and apply the information at work. I thrive in a dynamic work environment where asked to take on short project assignments which require learning a lot about the new subject in a short period of time, completing the project and then moving on to the next project.
I instinctively honor deadlines. I have old fashioned views concerning loyalty to my employer, what it means to be a CPA and putting the client first. I extend unconditional regard to colleagues, clients and all people I meet. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTANT
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center – Danville, KY Jan 1995 – May 1996 Accounting Manager (Assistant Controller)
Federal Fruit & Produce Co Denver, CO Jun 1992 – Aug 1993 Controller
MetPath Inc. Denver, CO Denver, CO Mar 1987 – July 1990 Controller – Rocky Mountain Region
Craig Hospital Englewood, CO Sep 1977 May 1998
Manager of Moveable Assets and Purchasing Agent
In each case, one or more of the listed financial problems were seriously in need of attention.
Absence of or major inadequacy of financial records, reliable evidentiary matter or financial statements
Obsolete or lack of computers
Untrained or under-performing staff
Serious to utter disregard of accepted accounting procedures
Cash flow problems leading to adverse supplier relations
Inattention to tracing and collecting aged accounts receivable
Staff morale problems
Little to no internal control procedures
In each case, I was employed to address the issues. In each cash I succeeded---sometimes very well indeed. My efforts at MetPath became the model for all MetPath facilities in the western united states. All newly hired controllers spent several weeks in Denver learning our procedures. For a period of time I was Controller in both Los Angeles and Denver simultaneously.
Each situation came to an end for a different reason but I was always well regarded and left each place far better than I found it.
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INCOME TAX ACCOUNTANT
My accounting career began as an intern and then staff with a large, full service Denver CPA firm. The owner was a genius at tax practice and I fell in love with every aspect of tax service from bookkeeping, local and state taxes to accounting for retirement plans and other complex tax returns. I could not have had a better foundation than I received there.
Tax season for me is Christmas for a five-year-old. Contract Busy Season Accountant Hanegan & Associates, P.C. – Denver, CO Mar-May 2015 Tax department senior accountant for tax year 2014 involved in preparation of business entity tax returns. Most returns were LLC or trust returns. I was given responsibility for preparation of income tax for LLCs, S-corps, trusts, estates and a few individual returns focused on high net income clients.
Senior Contract Accountant Auer, Woodley, Reinemer (Accounting Feb-Sep 2014 For Success) – Denver, CO
Tax department senior accountant for tax year 2013 – primarily individual returns then stayed on in charge of a small associated firm for six weeks to cover a period of staff absences. Contract Accountant Burnside & Co., P.C. – Centennial, CO Jan-Apr 2013 Contract with busy Sole Proprietor for tax season preparing most of the individual and a few of the business tax returns.
Senior Staff Accountant Carpenter, Mountjoy & Bressler – Lexington, KY Jan 2001-Apr 2002
(now Mountjoy, Chilton, Medley LLP
Responsible for financial and tax accounting services for large and diverse client base. Prepared tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates and all types of business entities. Filled the senior staff position in a highly regarded, fairly large firm on a “prn” basis---primarily busy season and for special projects outside the busy season. Took responsibility for more complex individual and business returns, trusts and estates, as well as some financial accounting and research Senior Staff Accountant Potter & Company CPAs Feb 2000 –Apr 2000 Tax season staff preparing returns of all types
SOLE PROPRIETOR 1984 - 1987
Young children and a remote home in the mountain foothills required that I be close to home and free to answer the children’s needs. I began what I believed would be a “boutique” firm with a few clients. We lived near Conifer and Evergreen which were rapidly growing. My “boutique” soon required a staff and my working long into the night. My clients were a mixture of great diversity up to and including a professional gambler. These were my small business management advisory years. I taught numerous wives to “do the books” with the precursor of Quick Books. Management advisory services became my favorite engagement. I represented a number of clients before the IRS who had used a “problem preparer” in prior years. Resume 4.16
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EDUCATOR
WyzAnt Tutor - Colorado May 2015 through July 2016 Tutoring college and post-graduate students in financial and tax accounting, and Quick Books. Received high marks from the students.
“Great tutor”, “Knowledgeable and great at explaining”, “I could not have passed in college senior level Corporate Accounting without (her). ” “Miss Tommy is an incredible tutor who goes above and beyond to help me.”
Tommy H. is through, patient and knowledgeable ---I have been using QB for about six years and knew there were things I was doing incorrectly. Tommy is very patient and through and was able to go over my books from the past several years to straighten them out. It was extremely helpful. Adjunct Professor – National College of Business -- Danville, KY Jun 1994 – Dec 1995 Instructor in accounting, computer use, medical arts GAPS IN PRACTICE
My career took second place to my husband’s and to the children’s needs. We also undertook care of our declining parents. We have lived in five states (Colorado twice). When no accounting jobs were to be had, I returned to my first profession clinical laboratory practice. While working in the laboratory at Ephraim McDowell I obtained a degree and license as a Registered Nurse. I worked as a nurse for a year but it is not a good fit for me.
Now all is tranquility and I am trying to find a permanent, year-round position. The position need not be full time when things are slow but it does need to be year-round and permanent. EDUCATION
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Public Health (minor in microbiology)
Bachelor of Science degree
Midway College
Midway, KY
Associate Degree in Nursing
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
Graduate School of Business
21 semester hours
Metropolitan College
Denver, CO
Accounting Major
30 Semester hours
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Dear Recruiter
This letter serves to express my interest in your advertised position for an Accountant. I have a diverse history and am passionate for accounting of all kinds. I have been fortunate in having been affiliated with well respected firms and have also been fortunate in opportunities to undertake highly challenging projects. I am old-fashioned with respect to professionalism. I extend unconditional regard to all and I deal with stress gracefully.
I am happiest with a role that requires staying current in a fast-changing field. I like to learn new facts, skills or knowledge, become competent at the subject and then use the information at work. I like to be busy. I like clear goals with timelines and have an instinctive honor for deadlines. I like consistent practices and policies and place emphasis on getting work done.
I would be honored to meet with you to discuss your position and my suitability for it.
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