Dara Hammer
P.O. Box ***
Belle Chasse, La *****
acxbpt@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVES: To secure challenging positions in Accounting/Bookkeeping where my skills can be best utilized and gain further knowledge and experience.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION:
Organized, dependable and efficient
Energetic, hard working and eager to learn jobs
Takes initiative and learns new computer systems quickly
Good team worker and works well with little or no supervision
SKILLS: Proficient in working with Peachtree, QuickBooks, Quicken, MS DOS/GUI-CHUI (Accounting Program), Microsoft Office Suites, WordPerfect, Windows 95-98, 2000, NT, Vista and 7 Professional, 10-Key by touch, Lotus 1.2.3 and Yardi Property Management System
EXPERIENCE:
September 2008 – Current Belle Chasse Carpets, Inc.
Belle Chasse, LA
POSITION: Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Collections
- Maintain G/L accounts
- Preparing sales tax
- 1099’s and all financial reports
- Maintain all checking accounts
- Process monthly account close out/end of the month reports
- Workers Comp
October 2013 – November 2015 Interior Exterior Building Supply, LLC
New Orleans, LA
POSITION: Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- 1099’s and all financial reports
- Maintain G/L accounts
- Preparing sales tax for several parishes and states
- Reconcile and posted monthly services
- Maintain all checking accounts
- Process monthly account close out/end of the month reports
- Processed Purchase Orders / Costing
- IFTA logs, taxes and reporting
August 2012 – October 2013 Polished, Inc.
Harvey, LA
POSITION: Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Payroll, 1099’s, and all financial reports
- Reconcile and posted monthly services
- Maintain all checking accounts
- Process monthly account close out/end of the month reports
January 2005 - April 2008 Jefferson Parish Public School System
Harvey, LA
POSITION: Professional Development Accountability Clerk
- General Office duties
- Processed and maintain State and Federal Budgets
- Maintain database query reports for federal, state, district and local schools
- Scan forms and manage databases to track all district professional development activities
- Processed purchase requisitions
- Maintain inventory
August 1999 - November 2004 Nexstar, Inc. (Nextel)
Metairie, LA
POSITION: Accountant/Office Manager
- General Office duties
- Hiring and Training of personnel - Inventory Maintenance
- Purchased equipment
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Collections and Co-op Reimbursement
- Payroll, 940’s, 941’s and all financial reports
- Reconcile and posted monthly activations
- Maintain all checking accounts
- Process monthly account close out/end of the month reports
January 1998 - August 1999 Robin Nicholas C.P.A.
Belle Chasse, LA
POSITION: Assistant/Intern
- Preparing sales tax reports for several parishes
- Posting daily transactions
- Preparing expense reports for several clients
- Organized Clients income and expense for year-end reports
April 1996 - January 1998 Superior Property Management, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
POSITION: Accountant/Office Manager
- General Office duties
- Supervise Maintenance Personnel (25)
- Residentially and Commercial leasing
- Purchased equipment
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Client relations in managed-suites environment - Payroll, 940’s, 941’s and all financial reports
- Reconcile and posted monthly transactions
- Managed general, trust and escrow checking accounts
- Process monthly account close out/end of the month reports
EDUCATION: Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
Completed three years towards Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
REFERENCES: Available upon request