JAMES C. DUNLOP
Residence: Belair, MD *****
Telephone: 410-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
RESUME OF EMPLOYMENT CREDENTIALS
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
I am looking for a continuing career in the field of finance.
ACCOUNTANT-BOOKKEEPER / FULL-TIME
ACCOUNTANT-BOOKKEEPER / PART-TIME
CONSULTING, CONTRACT OR TEMP-TO-PERM ASSIGNMENT
Note: I have the ability to effectively work with smaller to medium-sized companies or consult and work with larger companies. I am completely open with respect to the type of company or specific assignment I can accept.
QUALIFICATIONS
With years of valuable work experience in a financial setting (including substantial hands-on exposures to most tasks associated with the field), I am a competent accountant who is fully prepared to move into a new role, hopefully with your company.
Longevity and Loyalty. Recently, I have successfully completed a lengthy career with a single company, overseeing various financial assignments and requirements.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Substantial Experience with Accounting / Bookkeeping
Known for Accuracy and Precision
Performance: A Focus on Excellence
A Skilled Personal Communicator
Analytical Abilities; a Troubleshooter and Problem Solver
A Proven Work Ethic / Work Well in a Team Setting
Able to Consistently Meet Financial and Reporting Deadlines
PRIMARY STRENGTHS
Sage 50 and QuickBooks Cash flow and banking
MS Word and Excel Payroll processing
Fixed asset management Tax compliance
Expense tracking / control Accounts reconciliation
Cost reduction strategies financial statements
Account reconciliation Accounts receivable / collections
Accounts payable Budget oversight
Month-end and year-end closings GAAP compliance
General ledger Balance sheet control
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SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with independence to complete all accounting and bookkeeping tasks
Can carefully “watchdog” and correct financial errors
Fully support the activities of others
Communicate effectively with all departments on a continuing basis
Prepare a variety of financial summaries for staff and management use
Review reports for completeness and accuracy
Qualified to prepare ledgers and worksheets
Oversee sales tax reporting and other reporting procedures
Skilled with data input for preparation of reconciliations
Significant experience with accounts receivable; can oversee collection procedures
Experienced with accounts payable responsibilities
Can effectively proof-read financial statements to assure accuracy
Cash control: Able to oversee cash handling and banking-deposit responsibilities
Accept responsibility for records control and other important documentation
Knowledge of the preparation of monthly statements and reports
Handle payroll processing functions and / or work with processing services
Qualified to accept special financial projects as requested
Knowledge and experience with income tax preparation
Identify opportunities to improve processes and procedures
EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD
IMPORTANT NOTE: While with the company shown below, I had the privilege of overseeing leadership tasks for the organization. In my new role with a company like yours, I would only expect to happily work at a staff level in a subordinate accounting capacity.
1990 to 2025 SENIOR LEVEL ACCOUNTANT
(With Comptroller Responsibilities)
Employer: Chesapeake Lighting
Earlier in my career, I successfully worked for Bernard Hill in a similar capacity. Details of this prior assignment are readily available for your review.
EDUCATION
Degree: Associate in accounting from Harford Community College Essex, MD
Additionally, I have received valuable on-the-job training, while completing a number of finance-specific seminars and workshops over the years. I am continually adding to my knowledge base.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Highly reliable Career oriented Respected in the community
In good health Stable personal history References are available