Accountant and Instructor of Accounting
Resume:
Wake Village, TX
Phone: 903-***-****
Home: 903-***-****
E-mail:
***********@*****.***
Dusty Dursma
Objective
To be considered for an accounting, audit, budgetary, or other business administration or finance related position that utilizes my unique skill set.
Summary of qualifications
Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) NAF (Non-Appropriated Funds) Accounting experience [12+ years] in a NF-04 & NF-03 position: Accountant of JNABB U/JTX (RRAD), Team Lead and/or stand-alone tech for both Europe (OCONUS) and CONUS garrisons and/or sections.
Currently possesses Secret Clearance eligibility and can maintain an ANACI Investigation.
●Very familiar with DFAS and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) operations with experience and/or working knowledge of practices obtained as an accountant and as a tech, thus
●Capable of supervising several employees and providing accounting services to multiple installations – able to delegate responsibility and make assignments by outlining the overall objectives with the resources available.
●Produce/Create/Review Financial Statements – Able to produce narrative analysis based on current, historical and budgeted financial data. Performs selected reviews of source documents, accounting records and financial statements to ensure conformance with regulations and NFS operating procedures.
●Create and process entries to the general ledger to facilitate corrective action and ensure transactions are complete and accurate. Fluent in the use of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamic and associated modules (ex. Fixed Assets) and using Integration Manager or Copy & Paste to facilitate entry into the general ledger.
●Provide guidance and direction as to accounting policies and procedures to effectively accomplish mission requirements with a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in both concept and application within the confines of D.o.D./ DFAS/ US Army(AR) policies and regulations and by utilizing theories, principles, practices, and techniques.
●Masters of Science in Accounting (MSA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), with more than 24 semester hours of accounting specific courses and 154 (118+36) overall earned hours. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA
●Fluency in the use of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software as used by DFAS for Europe operations in NAF and NAFISS as used by CONUS installations.
●Proficient use of U.S. Government information systems.
●Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and use of computer, including spreadsheet (Excel), Word, PowerPoint, and database applications.
●Taught at Texarkana College for many years in the courses of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and College Accounting.
●Retains an educated source of knowledge pertaining to managerial accounting. This includes emphasis on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making
●Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
●Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation.
●Solution-oriented judgment and decision making.
●Able to use a 10-key calculator by touch.
●Able to type about 62 WPM.
●Organized
●NAF Priority Consideration for Current NAF Employee (CNE) and/or current federal civilian employee of DoD
*Requesting the substitution of education for experience in any area deemed lacking.
Education
2004-2008 Texas A&M University (TAMU-T) Texarkana, TX
MSA/ BBA
-Master of Science in Accounting
-Bachelor of Business Administration
-with concentration in Accounting
●Graduated summa cum laude
●4.0 GPA
●154 total with 24 semester credit hours of Accounting specific courses
2002-2004 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
●Transferred to Texas A&M
●4.0 GPA
●60 Earned Hours for Total Transfer
Awards received
●2021 Director’s Award (DFAS-TXk) of 1 hour off for Committee participation and Employee Picnic Planning
●2018-2019 All Hands Team Competition Winner (DFAS)
●Excellence in Scholarship-
Summa Cum Laude Class of 2008
●TSCPA Accounting Excellence Award (2007)
●Grier, Reeves, & Lawley P.C. Accounting Scholarship
●William Patterson President’s Scholarship
●National Parliamentary Procedure contest Silver Emblem (2001-2002)
●Too many to list…
Professional experience
Nov. 28, 2011- October 9, 2023
Department of the Army
DFAS- Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Texarkana, TX
Non-appropriated Fund Employee- NAF Financial Services
Accountant NF-0510-04:
o (40 HRS per week) 2019-2023
●Performs or directs the accounting management of the fund. Develops, monitors, reviews and/or analyzes financial reports, payroll, accounts payable, internal review follow-up and banking data. Develops and revises in-house data to meet new requirements.
●Experience facilitating Annual Inventories for Resale Merchandise and Fixed Assets. Investigating losses, inconsistencies, and sales of property; ensuring internal controls are in place and correcting system records where appropriate while ensuring policies are followed.
Provides guidance and direction necessary to effectively accomplish mission requirements. Makes ratio analysis of various aspects of operations in order to identify problem areas or unfavorable conditions. Prepares various reports of findings, recommendations, and financial position.
●NF-0510-04
●POSITION CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS USED IN CLASSIFYING/GRADING
oCitation 1: JFS PROF & ADMIN WORK ACCOUNTING & AUDITING & BUDGET GRP, DEC 2000
oCitation 2: NAF PERSONNEL POLICY, AR 215-3, CHAPTER 3, 29 AUGUST 2019
Supervisor’s Name: Ken White
Accounting Technician NF-03: Leader
(40 HRS per week) 2011-2019
●Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of accounting documents submitted by assigned activities. Processes various accounting information and maintains assigned subsidiary ledgers for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, customer deposits, unearned income, annual leave payable, equipment, prepaid items and inventory/central storeroom accounts. Determines that all transactions are properly processed and that the total activity agrees with predetermined control tables. Analyses and reviews reports and machine listing to assure they are in balance and in proper format and sort sequence, that accounting data is valid and that it adheres to prescribed regulatory manuals and procedures. Classifies erroneous conditions. Takes corrective action to bring reports and listings into balance. Verifies corrected copy and recommends changes in procedures to prevent a recurrence of the problem. Communicates effectively to the customer problems, solutions, or recommendations.
●Expertise in reviewing, reconciling and analyzing data from various government information systems and/or authorized software.
●Microsoft Dynamics GP is a financial accounting system and can be expanded to a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite.
●Am normally the person who is consulted by the NF-2 to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
●Proficient in the use of U.S. Government information systems including the following:
●Electronic Document Management System (EDM)
●Corporate Electronic Document Management System (CEDMS)
●Online Report Viewing (OLRV)
●Receiving and processing of Time Labor Management System (TLMS) reports.
●Electronic File Room (DFAS eFileRoom)
Supervisor’s Name: Brian Launius
-Each position held listed separately; although may have been held concurrently and with same employer.
2007–2010 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
2500 N. Robison Rd. 75599
Instructor of Accounting / Adjunct Faculty (40 + HRS per week)
●Provided instruction in Financial and Managerial Accounting, as well as College Accounting. This instruction included but was not limited to principles of accounting, accounts receivable and payable (including subsidiary ledgers, invoicing & collections), internal controls, bank reconciliations, payroll and employee benefits, budgeting, and financial reporting. Including emphasis on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making. Topics included product costing methodologies, cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation. Also, the use of appropriate financial information to make operational decisions.
●Extensive use of MS Office as follows:
●Developed grade books (including original blank template with formulas) in Excel to maintain records and publish grades.
●Prepared student worksheets, quizzes, and tests using Word.
●Created PowerPoint presentations to be shown using classroom projector and computer.
●Developed, maintained, and evaluated the curriculum.
●Taught and communicated with a diverse student population.
Supervisor’s Name: Scotty Hayes
(Associate Dean of Evening & Continuing Education)
2006-2009 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
Substitute of Accounting (various HRS per week)
●Substituted for Professor Jackie McNeely and maintained all of her classes for an extended period.
Supervisor’s Name: Herman Barnett
(Division Chair/Professor, Business Administration)
2008-2009 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
Professional Accounting Tutor (Part-time 20 + HRS per week)
●Instructed students on areas covered in class on a one-on-one basis providing individualized help, including to adult students.
●Maintained records of students seen as to comply with government condition of the college receiving grant money.
Supervisor’s Name: Elizabeth Patterson
(Educational Specialist/ Student Support)
2004-2008 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
Tutor of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Algebra (Part-time 20 + HRS per week)
●Individualized instruction of topics and provided guidance to students in general (ex. Study skills).
Supervisor’s Name: Elizabeth Patterson
(Educational Specialist/ Student Support)
2003-2008 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
T.A. / Student worker for Accounting Professor (Part-time)
●Created extensive grade books and reports in Excel for all classes.
●Graded student work
●Office/ clerical work
●Developed student handout packets
●Operated large copy machines, staplers, punches, printers, etc.
Supervisor’s Name: Jackie McNeely
(Professor of Accounting)
2002 Cracker Barrel Texarkana, TX
Server (Part-time)
●Maintained cash drawer and worked with computer system.
●Seen to customers’ orders and requests while at the restaurant to ensure a satisfying visit.
Awards Received
●Assigned an official rating of “Excellent” or “Satisfactory” over the course of 11 and a half years on employee Performance Reviews (DFAS NAF) and was given a performance based award.
●Excellence in Scholarship- Summa Cum Laude Class of 2008 * TSCPA Accounting Excellence Award (2007)
●Grier, Reeves, & Lawley P.C. Accounting Scholarship
●William Patterson President’s Scholarship
●National Parliamentary Procedure contest Silver Emblem (2001-2002)
●Too many to list…
Professional References
Name Number Years Known
Ken White
(Retiring Supervisor) 903-***-**** 9
Brian Luanius
(Supervisor prior
to promotion) 903-***-****
Alicia Fryer 903-***-**** 6
Michele Huggins
Elizabeth Patterson 903-***-****
Ext. 3258 6+ years
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completed assessments:
Principles of accounting
Proficient
August 2023
Bookkeeping
Proficient
August 2023
Managing accounts in QuickBooks
Proficient
August 2023
Attention to detail
Proficient
September 2023
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel
Proficient
September 2023
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution
Proficient
September 2023
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