BERNICE STEPHENS

*** ******* **** *****, *********, NY 28262 Cell: 704-***-**** acxhgg@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Experienced Accountant with a background in performing detail-oriented personal and corporate tax preparations. Excellent with figures, paying attention to details. Possess extraordinary initiative and dependability.

Offer proven leadership and team-building capabilities to build a culture of execution.

Demonstrate integrity and respect in the workplace guided by personal values and beliefs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STEPHENS TAX, Freeport, New York/Charlotte, NC

1992-Current

Entrepreneur- Accountant-Enrolled Agent-Candidate for CPA

Tax Planning and Preparation

Preparation of Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations & Non-Profits returns

Payroll-Estimate Tax & Sales Tax Filing

Assistance with Tax Audits

New Business Setup

Financial planning

CFS BANK, Massapequa, New York

2000-2001

Assistant Manager to Manager

Supervisory duties – managed office; directly supervising 2 employees

Opened accounts

oChecking

oSavings

oUtility Funds

oAsset Allocation Funds

oAnnuities

PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE CO, Woodbury, New York

1985-1995

Sales Executive

Sold mutual funds (securities)

Sold Life, Health & Disability Insurance as well as Property & Casualty

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AETNA LIFE INSURANCE, Garden City, NY

1983-1984

Insurance Sales person

Sold Health and Disability Insurance

CHEMICAL BANK, NYC, New York

1970-1978

Administrative Assistant – Computer Department

Duties included typing, answering phones, assisting 6 key employees with their daily responsibilities

EDUCATION

B.A. - ACCOUNTING; KEISER UNIVERSITY

GPA: 3.96

Major Courses: Introduction to Accounting I & II, Financial Accounting I & II, Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting, Auditing, Managerial Accounting, Income Tax Accounting, Integrated accounting. Related Courses: Market Strategies, Management Law/Employee Relations, Business Law, International Business, Principles of Management Finances, Operations Management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proven leadership ability

Excellent relationship building, interpersonal, and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well within a team

Personal ethics and integrity

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Founder – NOSIAF – Starvation relief fund helping families and children worldwide

Member, NATP – National Association of Tax Professionals

Member-NCCPA

Member-NYCPA

Activities include jogging, singing, reading, and playing Scrabble

References available on request

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