Staff Accountant

Jessica Johnson

*** ******* **. ***, **********, CT 06062, 860-***-****

Objective

Seeking a position in the Accounting/ Finance department. I would like to obtain a position that utilizes and further develops each of my skills and will allow me to work my way up into a position of more responsibility. My ultimate goal is to obtain my CPA license. So I plan to further my education by obtaining my master degree within the next 2- 4 years.

Summary of Qualification

• Over 2 years experience accounting/Bookkeeping positions

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Quickbooks, Peachtree, Publisher, Outlook and TaxWise, PhotoShop

• Able to learn new concepts quickly

• Experienced in A/P, A/R , payroll, certified payroll, quarterly and end-of-year- filings, aged receivables, reconciliations

• Experience with state and federal tax return preparation

• Customer Service Experience

• Maintain personnel files

Professional Experience

July 2010-Present HP Contractors LLC Waterbury, CT

Junior Accountant

• Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Maintain and update personnel files

• Process payroll, and certified payroll, 1099s, and W-2

• Process quarterly, and annual government tax forms

• Implemented a database to account for clients

• Record monthly credit card expense transactions.

• Bank reconciliations.

• Create, post and monitor invoices.

• Match and verify cash expenses.

• Other various accounting projects as needed by CFO

• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.

• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable). Enters data into computer system.

• Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.

• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.

• Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.

• Investigates questionable data.

• Work with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Access.

June 2010- October 2010 Family Options Watertown, CT

Temporary Bookkeeper

• Reconciliation of bank statement and client’s finances

• Posted business transaction in proper journals

• Assisted with payroll

• Worked with Peachtree and Excel

March 2010- May 2010 2010 Census New Britain, CT

Crew Leader Assistant/ Enumerator

• Assisted crew leaders to ensure work was completed according to procedures and on schedule

• Met with the enumerators daily to assign work and conduct quality control on their paperwork

• Observed enumerators in the field, provided on the spot assistance, and recommended additional training for low performing enumerators

• Reviewed daily payroll form for completeness

• Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas

• Assessed quality control levels on selected addresses, determined which samples passed or failed and maintained records for quality control verification.

October 2007-July 2009 Bank of America New Britain, CT

Bank Teller

• Processed transactions accurately and efficiently to build customer relationships

• Identify customer needs and refer them to the appropriate products and services

• Built customer loyalty

• Acted as an ambassador of the bank

• Ensured regulations, policies and procedure are followed

• Provided 360-coaching to team members

• Demonstrated Bank of America core values in all actions.

July 2005 – August 2007 Target Insurance Services Avon, CT

Underwriting Assistant

• Quote / Rate renewal and new business policies for Home Inspection and Tax Prepares Program

• Responsible for aged receivable for Home Inspection and Tax Program

• Renewal Solicitations

• Policy Issuance

• Cancelled and Non-renewed policies

• Endorsed Policies

• Established a manual for the Home Inspectors Program

• Worked with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

August 2004 - July 2005 Discount Tech LLC Bristol, CT

Office Manager

• Maintained general ledger in QuickBooks

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Tracked Inventory

• Have experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Volunteer Experience

2010 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Hartford, CT

Tax Preparer

• Prepared state and federal tax returns for individuals with income under $50,000

• Determined legitimate tax deductions and recorded them accurately.

• Trained and Certified by IRS

• Worked with TaxWise software.

Education

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

• Bachelor’s degree, December 2010

• Major: Accounting

Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT

• Associates Degree, May 2007

• Major: Business Administration with Accounting

References

• Available upon request

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