Accounting/Office

PAULA JENT

**** *** *** • Charlotte, TN ***** • 615-***-**** • ******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a highly organized and detail-focused individual with an exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments.

1 Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.

2 Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management within tight deadlines.

3 Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices and monthly statements for clients.

4 Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.

5 Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks and able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily.

Skill Proficiencies

• Quarterly Reports

• Accounts Payable/Receivable • Taxes

• Process Improvement • Financial Statements

• Reconciliation

EDUCATION

High School:

Trousdale County High School, Hartsville, TN 37074 Diploma 1993

College:

Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, TN

Completed several Accounting/Computer Classes

CTU University

Associates Degree 02/2010

Enrolled in BA Program for Accounting

COMPUTER PROGRAMS:

ADVANCED IN EXCEL/WORD

INTERMEDIATE QUICKBOOKS/PEACHTREE

VARIOUS OTHER ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS- TRIAD/COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH/SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT BUSINESS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kelly Service at Driveline Retail

January 5, 2010-March 2010

Answer phone lines, provide reps with information for plans they are working on. Make outgoing calls to Dollar General Stores to see if reps installed fixtures. Maintain and create spreadsheets for contact info, dates of installments, and call logs.

Various Temp jobs-attending school full-time- April 2007-January 2010

Kelly Service/Creative Financial Services/Staffmark

Gallatin Police Department

Dates of Employment: April 2004-April 2007& April 1996-October 1999

Communications Officer

Answer 9 Regular phone lines and 911 emergency lines to assist citizens. Dispatch, track and assist responding units by radio traffic and Computer Aided Dispatch program. Manage the training program by keeping all training material updated. Assist other trainers in the training process. Train new hires, and determine if new hires were able to perform the requirements for the position.

Portland Builders Supply, Inc.

Dates of Employment: October 2003-April 2004, April 2002-July 2002 & 1999-2001

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns. Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.

Key Contributions:

1 Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.

2 Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

References:

Bruce Reid Portland Builders Supply, Owner 615-***-****

Patricia McWhirter Gallatin Police Department, CID Secretary 615-***-****

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