Experienced Accountant

SHAUNTE P. HUGHES

**** ********* *****

Florissant, MO 63033

Home: 314-***-****

Mobile: 314-***-****

E-Mail: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a professional position within the fields of accounting, management, business development or sales with a growing or established organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with general and property accounting, financial analysis, budget forecasting and presentation, journal entries, month end closings, financial statement preparation and reporting, accounts payable/receivable and payroll processing. Skilled in MS Word, Excel, AS 400, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Best Fixed Asset System, JDE, CTI Property Management, Kardin Budget System and Tax Works.

EXPERIENCE

H & R Block Tax & Business Services St. Louis, MO

November 2007-December 2009

Managing Principal

Responsible for opening and managing a new tax office; interviewing, recruiting, developing staff, leading and providing training for the tax advisors and staff. In charge of client retention, office scheduling and labor monitoring. Additional duties include; preparing individual tax returns, monitoring accounts payable, business development, strong community involvement, brand building and start-up activities. Created and implemented marketing strategies. Results include increasing revenue, controlling expenses and creating positive client experiences.

General Growth Properties St. Louis, MO

June 2006-November 2007

Property Accountant

Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the accounting/financial components of the property. This includes accounts receivables/payables; collections on 30-day delinquent accounts; monthly budget forecasting; month end closing; collecting, posting and calculating monthly sales; payroll processing; entering daily cash receipts; maintaining control of gift card sales and petty cash procedures; reconciling petty cash; assigning vendor numbers; reviewing and updating lease amendments data in JDE.

Westfield Shoppingtown St. Louis, MO

April 2002-June 2006

Property Accountant

Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the accounting component of the property, including accounts receivables/payables; collections on 30-day delinquent accounts; calculating annual CAM & TAX billings; collection of monthly sales; calculation of rent percentages; preparing monthly billings; entering daily cash; reviewing new leases and lease amendments; updating leasing data in CTI and assisting with monthly forecasting.

Hughes-Murray & Associates St. Louis, MO

August 2000-April 2002

Owner/Job Recruiter

Responsible for overseeing and managing the operation of a recruitment/job placement business; formulating and writing the overall business plan, budget and budget forecast; soliciting, securing and retaining clients; recruiting, interviewing and placing perspective employees with clients; processing of human resource paperwork such as resumes/applications, W-2 and I-9 forms; unemployment wage reporting; billing of clients and payroll preparation.

Emerson Tool Company (Division of Emerson Electric) St. Louis, MO

1999-2000

Senior Accountant

Responsible for maintaining the Fixed Assets System, and preparing monthly financial statements for two divisions and subsidiaries. This included fixed assets and depreciation accounting duties such as; preparing and maintaining the general ledger/journal entries, generating operating reports and analysis. Additional duties included the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports; appropriating status requests; compiling state and local income tax, personal property, insurance and leased equipment data. Also assisted with IRS and sales tax audits, and preparation of federal and state tax paperwork.

1997-1999

Accountant

Assisted with the preparation of the division’s profit and loss budgets within the Finance department, financial and operating reports and analysis/interpretation of the results. Key duties included inputting and balancing rounded sales and gross profits; tracking inventory balances; preparation of the SG & A monthly analysis; tracking international sales and standard costs; comparing factors of production for the inventory plan; Canadian dollar conversions; conducting special analysis as assigned and coordinated resolutions to budget discrepancies with the departmental VPs.

1995-1997

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Responsible for setting up vendor numbers; handling vendor inquiries; ensured vendor receipt and return of 1099 forms for proper set-up of tax id numbers; check processing; utility payments and reimbursements of tuition and traveling expenses.

EDUCATION

Columbia College Columbia, MO

1995 Bachelors of Science in Business Administration

1993 Associates of Science Management

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