August Palmer

Client-Centric, Details-Focused Professional Dedicated to Delivering Excellence in Accounting Stewardship

Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-***-**** adme2v@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications for Remote Senior Accountant

Full-Cycle Accounting Financial Analysis / Reporting Journal Entries General Ledgers

Accounts Payable / Receivable Audits Tax Filing Process Optimization Policy Interpretation

Administrative / Clerical Support Client / Stakeholder Relations GAAP Regulatory Compliance

Highly Accomplished Accounting Specialist who contributes some years of proven talent in full-cycle accounting practices while championing resourceful client advisement, financial process efficiencies, astute professionalism, and active follow-throughs – always willing to “go the extra mile” to surpass the status quo.

Influential Strategist who sees the “big picture” at all times while thriving in rapidly evolving scenarios with the determination to exceed financial expectations, and who offers sound decision-making, solutions-oriented critical thinking, strong team leadership, solid listening skills, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Professional Synopsis

Accounting / Client Relations

Leverage broad scope of multi-industry knowledge toward directing full-cycle accounting initiatives for a high-value clientele, including meeting with individuals to confidentially discuss key objectives.

Expertly examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns as an experienced Tax Reviewer, and further prepare and file comprehensive sales and use tax returns to align with state guidelines.

Spearhead strategic analysis of high-volume budgets and create detailed expense reports, prepare collected budgets, and produce accurate financial statements for review with partners and clients.

Strategically analyze transactions among internal and external stakeholders, as well as assisting with internal control evaluations, conducting month- and year-end closure, and preparing for audits.

Reconcile bank, vendor, and credit card statements; review general ledger chart of accounts; prepare and adjust journal entries; post transactions and categorize records; and regularly post accruals.

Administrative Support / Human Resources

Exhibited talent in assisting with human resource and administrative efforts, including driving process, systems, and procedural enhancements to align with team, budget, and / or policy guidelines.

Mentored and managed a five (5)-member team of associates in consistently exceeding goals, including serving as the “go-to” contact for supervision of typing, clerical, and administrative tasks.

Skillfully maintained Regional Level Application Software (RLAS); interpreted diverse policies, procedures and regulations; and analyzed critical data for recommendation of key decision-making.

Optimized data management by maintaining and updating accounting, business, and personnel files, including account analysis and reconciliations of bank statements and intercompany general ledgers.

Professional Experience

Palmer’s Accounting & Tax Service, Cheyenne, WY 1989 – Present

Accountant

Halladay Motor, Cheyenne, WY 2014 – 2016

Salesperson

Palmer’s Corporation, Cheyenne, WY 1991 – 2013

Chief Financial Officer (1999 – 2013) Human Resource Manager (1999 – 2013) Staff Accountant (1991 – 1999)

Education & Technical Summary

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting University of Wyoming

Associate of Arts in Accounting Laramie County Community College

Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot Tables)

Able to Quickly Learn and Master Additional Accounting Software as Required

Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request

Honorably Discharged – Wyoming Air National Guard & Wyoming Army National Guard

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