Bookkeeper

KRISTINE WARD

**** *. ********* ****, #***

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

602-***-**** • FAX 602-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Professional full-charge bookkeeper, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial statements, general ledger. Also possess extensive human resource background. Computer literate; proficient with IBM compatible PCs using QuickBooks Pro, (Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor 2008, 2009) QuickBooks Online Plus, QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, MSOffice (including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher), QuarkXpress, MARS and Medic Medical Softwares, IBM System 36, BPI and Macola Accounting/Manufacturing Softwares, 10-key.

Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills. Able to prioritize assignments; organized; detail-oriented; performs easily in fast-paced/high-pressure environments. Flexible, welcomes challenge and enjoys change.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

ELIZABETH ARDEN SPAS, LLC, Phoenix, Arizona

Tax Accountant – 04/09 to 05/10

Responsible for sales and use tax returns for 14 states. Also prepared property tax affidavits, depreciation schedules for income tax returns. Handled state and city licenses for 52 spa locations, corporate registrations and annual corporation reports.

TEKNIK DIGITAL ARTS, Carefree, Arizona

Office Manager – 11/03 to 01/09

A physically-interactive software development company. Responsible for all aspects of office management including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, journal entries, year end close, sales tax, payroll and related taxes, W-2 and 1099 preparation, inventory, workers’ compensation. Used QuickBooks Pro. Also provided monthly unaudited financial statements to board members. Was responsible for all administrative functions including human resources, board meeting minutes, benefits administration, insurance, office supplies.

OASIS, Phoenix, Arizona

Staff Operations Manager – 4/01 to 11/03

Responsible for all accounting and payroll functions including financial statements to board of directors. Used QuickBooks Pro. Also responsible for human resources, benefits administration, including 401k, building maintenance and security, all insurance, office supplies. Attended all board meetings and provided minutes for this professional trade show organization.

International Business Products, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

Executive Assistant – 9/00 to 4/01

A $13 million business products purchasing organization. Position required strong interpersonal skills in dealing with members and vendors, mostly by telephone. Provided all accounting/bookkeeping services, all administrative functions and marketing support. Also provided

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monthly updates and sales figures to 175 members. Planned annual meeting including hotel accommodations, food, beverage, and entertainment for all members. Organized and attended quarterly board meetings and provided minutes.

Fine Art Fashions, Phoenix, Arizona

Operations Manager – 3/95 to 08/00

Company manufactured clothing using licensed Picasso artworks. Was responsible for all day-to-day business: accounting, including daily cash reports, manufacturing (outsourced), customer service, human resource functions, shipping, receiving, inventory control, design coordination. Also trained and supervised employees at 5 retail mall kiosks that were open during the Christmas season and kept kiosks stocked with product. Created first company handbook.

Royal Precision, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona

Human Resource Manager – 3/93 to 3/95

Interviewed, hired, trained and managed administrative department personnel. Devised assessment testing for administrative personnel. Staffed manufacturing area, created first company handbook, handled employee benefits, insurance administration (including COBRA) and workers’ compensation, OSHA compliance. Accomplishment – established English as second language classes for all interested employees.

MaxiCare, Incorporated, Phoenix, Arizona

Office Manager – 1/91 to 1/93

Durable medical supply company that billed Medicare as a third party biller. Supervised administrative personnel, handled Medicare billing, performed all general office duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and all related taxes, sales tax, bank reconciliations, all insurance (health, property/casualty, workers’ compensation); all administrative functions including typing, filing, phones, mail, building maintenance and security. Maintained phone systems and computers, UPS shipping, office supplies, special projects as required. Prepared board packets, attended board meetings and took minutes.

DataMag Incorporated, Scottsdale, Arizona

Executive Administrator – 12/85 to 7/90

Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, training and supervising all administrative and phone sales personnel, including investor relations. Created first company handbook. Handled all personnel administration, employee benefits, insurance administration, workers’ compensation, OSHA compliance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, correspondence.

Organizations:

Board Member – Westwind Preparatory Academy Charter School. Position requires background check and fingerprint clearance.

References available upon request.

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