Emmerstine H. Mackie
Hephzibah, GA 30815
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Over ten years accounting experience
Computer skills include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Quickbooks, Peachtree, CSI Fund Accounting and Logos
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bridging the Gap, Augusta, GA
Consultant
February 2000-Present
Set up and maintain accounting systems for clients; assist individuals and businesses with obtaining financing to start or expand business ventures by developing business plans to include market analysis, budgets, sales & cash flow projections and financial statements; Research and identify funding opportunities and develop grant proposals/fundraising plans for non-profits; Prepared individual income tax returns
Columbia County School Nutrition Department, Evans, GA
Bookkeeper (8 wk temporary assignment)
August 2008-September 2008
Reconciled monthly bank statement; prepared and entered journal entries and monthly cash receipts; Prepared monthly School Nutrition Services financial report for the Superintendent and Board of Education; Prepared monthly System Claim and Requisition for Reimbursement report and submitted to State Department of Education for payment;
Prepared monthly School Data Form for each school and submitted to the State Board of Education; Utilized CSI Fund Accounting software
CSRA Business League, Augusta, GA
Business Counselor
March 1998 - February 2000
Prepared business plans/loan packages for start-up and existing businesses to include performance balance sheets, cash flow, and income statements; Provided management and technical assistance to include accounting/bookkeeping, budgeting, board development, feasibility studies, and marketing to various clients; Prepared articles of incorporation, bylaws, and grant proposals pertaining to non-profit corporations; Oversaw contract with Community Housing Development Organization
Graniteville Company, Graniteville, SC
General Accountant
1989-1993
Performed general accounting functions for leading textile firm; prepared and entered journal entries; Reconciled bank & lock box statements and inventory reports; prepared consolidated financial statements; Prepared quarterly customer service analysis, and quarterly long-term disability trust statement analysis; Participated in month-end, year-end and annual audit processes.
Southernwood Piedmont, Augusta, GA
Accounting Clerk
1986-1988
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, Brenau University, Fort Gordon GA, 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Augusta State University, Augusta GA, 198