JOHN BURTON
**** ***** ** • Plano, TX *****•816-***-****• ***********@******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated and innovative professional seeking a strong foundation in accounting industry, complimented by an easy adaptability for new projects and environments. Possesses experience in the accounting/banking industry. Brings strong skills in communication and customer service and the ability to catch on quickly.
SKILLS
• Leadership • Team Oriented
• Microsoft applications • Strategic planning
• Detailed Oriented • Dedicated and Timely
• Documentation and organization
EDUCATION
Lincoln University Graduation—December 2020
Bachelor of Science —Business Accounting
Minor—Economics
GPA 3.2
School activities:
• Men’s Basketball Team
• President of Eta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. WORK EXPERIENCE
BBG, Inc Jan 2022 – Present
Staff Accountant
Accounts payable
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintaining historical records
• Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
• Continuing to improve the payment process
Emerson Manufacturing Sep 2021-Jan 2022
Staff Accountant
Oversee employee paychecks
• Process and Code Invoices
• Ensure payroll and tax documents are accurate
• Update general ledger and payroll files
• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules
• Monitor paid and unpaid leaves
• Close month end journal entries
• Resolve payroll problems (e.g. overlooked bank holidays, late payments, etc.)
• Participate in payroll audits
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Game Changers KC Organization 2015-present
Executive Director
• Coach Assistance of IBTB AAU basketball team (15 and underage) every summer
• Trained young men on basketball development skills
• Tutor students in subjects such as Math and English Visions tax consultants
Tax preparer January 2021-Present
• Informing clients or employers on the tax preparation process
• Collecting relevant financial records, including pay stubs and income statements
• Inputting data from financial records into tax return software or databases
• Using applicable federal, state, and local tax law to determine deductions and how much each client will pay or earn on the return
• Completing and filing tax documents with appropriate agencies, like the IRS, state, and local government entities
• Acting as a representative for clients with applicable agencies as required
• Building customer relationships to promo