BARBARA OLDHAM

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Objective

I currently work as a Senior Accountant. I have over 25 years of experience and expertise in the accounting industry. I have acquired skills, connections, experience, and the ability to manage any company and meet their expectations in different accounting areas such as bookkeeping, external or internal auditing, account management, and analysis of Financial Statements, among others. experience in personal and business taxation, such as 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, Fiduciary 1041, Tax Exempt 990, and Estate 706, including international tax. I have extensive experience working with software like QuickBooks, Peachtree Accounting, Sage, Great Plains, Drake, Pro Series, and Lacerte. COMMUNICATION

Great written and verbal communication skills

Excellent understanding of Business

Well organized

LEADERSHIP

Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. I am organized, detail-oriented, and aware of the importance of meeting deadlines. Self-motivated and able to function well in a high-stress atmosphere. Experience

SR. ACCOUNTANT I PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC I FAYETTEVILLE, GA - FROM: 2017 -TO: PRESENT Presides over account reconciliations; ensures all supporting documents are in order. Leads and oversees the month-end closing responsibilities of the accounting team; performance of all critical tasks must be done within the prescribed timeframe. Periodically reviews all accounting guidelines, policies, and procedures; introduces amendments as necessary to improve accuracy and timely reporting. Performs internal and external audits; provides complete, comprehensive reporting to all officers and directors.

Prepares Financial Statements; conducts comprehensive analysis, including recommendations for streamlining costs.

Instituted checks and balances to ensure efficient information routing between the auditors and accounting teams.

Prepares the company's Financial Statements; discusses historical performance and summarizes recommendations designed to improve profitability. Attend to our company, including our client's tax obligations, reporting, review of statements, documentation, and reconciliation.

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for our corporate clients, including their yearly budgets.

SR. ACCOUNTANT/CONTRACTOR MICHAEL MEDKIFF, CPA I LOS ANGELES, CA- FROM 2016 TO 2017 Managed multiple audits at the same time.

Utilized computer skills to increase audit efficiency. Maintained productive relationships with client contacts while understanding the business and collecting audit evidence.

Responsible for understanding each client's business to identify issues and provide recommendations in assigned audit areas.

Communicated orally and through written reports with upper management regarding audit findings. Reviewed 500+ tax returns for errors and organized them sequentially for clients. Verified the accuracy of financial records.

Reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and client transactions via QuickBooks Examined tax returns for accuracy.

Prepared reports of audit results.

BUSINESS ADVISORS I LAYMEN GROUP LLP I ATLANTA, GA- FROM 2007 TO 2016 Prepared and reviewed annual federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses.

Prepared financial statements, footnotes, and other tax and financial information. Performed compliance testing for all tax preparers.

Maintained books for small business owners.

Set up new business for clients and closed inactive accounts. Maintained unsurpassed levels of accuracy with all company and client accounts. Managed a group of three junior accountants, responsible for producing financial reports, AIR, A/P, petty cash, payroll, expense reports, and monthly closing for over 750 clients. Mentor junior accounting staff to maintain high accuracy and performance. Managed, developed, and maintained all aspects of finance and accounting. ACCOUNTANT I CNN I ATLANTA, GA· FROM: 2002 - TO: 2007 Oversee maintenance of company books, including A/P, AIR, bank statements, and other reports. Reconcile and balance accounts and manage employee payroll activities. Record cash receipts, monitor fixed assets, and manage invoices. Provide daily oversight on how funds are spent and managed.

Issue financial statements and prepare tax reports as and when required. Prepare and maintain budgets and chart of accounts, maintain general ledgers, post journal entries, and oversee month- end close. Responsible for hiring and training accounting and finance staff and performing performance reviews. Collaborated with auditors during the audit process. Maintained integrity of the general ledger, including a chart of accounts. Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting. Generated quarterly budgets and forecasts and presented them to the senior management team. Responsible for all accounting functions and preparation of annual budgets. Supervised an office of fifteen in the daily accounting functions. Provided quarterly financial statements.

Created budgets and forecasts for the management group. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll departments. ACCOUNTANT I READINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (RMS) I PANAMA CITY, FL - FROM: 1996-TO: 2002 Provided payroll. Bookkeeping hired personnel, inventory, and job scheduling management for a medium-sized construction company.

Assisted in sales and projects associated with general contractors. Prepared accounts receivables and payables.

Maintained good customer and vendor relations.

Administered all office functions.

Assisted the comptroller with all accounting.

Education:

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1985

Florida State University (FSU), Panama City, FL

Master of Science, 1996. Concentration: Finance & Accounting UGA May 2023 Certificate in Grant Writing

UCLA Los Angeles, CA 90095

Completed International Taxation Course 2023

Currently enrolled online: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 References:

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