Controller/Accounting Manager

NIKKI STOKER, CPA (MO)

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Jonesboro, AR 72401

870-***-**** Home 870-***-**** Cell

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SUMMARY

Results-driven and team-oriented leader with extensive experience in both public and private accounting. Proven excellence in financial statement preparation, tax preparation, general ledger reconciliation, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management and GAAP compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTROLLER

GT Management, Inc. (Jonesboro, AR) March, 2010 to Present

• Manage all finance and accounting activities for 37 retail stores organized under seven entities.

• Responsible for daily cash flow management.

• Work closely with upper management to develop forecasts and budgets.

• Train and supervise accounting staff.

• Implemented monthly reconciliation procedures as well as an extensive financial reporting package.

OPERATIONS MANAGER & ACCOUNTANT

Clean Solutions/Square Scrub (Jonesboro, AR) May, 2009 to March, 2010

• Responsible for overseeing and managing daily operations of two companies.

• Responsible for all accounting and payroll functions for two companies.

• Implemented computerized accounting system for new sister company.

ACCOUNTANT

Robertson, Scherer & Collins, LLP (Kennett, MO) November, 2004 to May, 2009

• Responsible for entire bookkeeping process and payroll reporting for a number of clients.

• Responsible for audits and reviews of various small businesses and governmental units.

• Prepared federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

SUPERVISOR

Doehring, Winders & Co., LLP (Mattoon, IL) June, 2003 to June, 2004

• Responsible for audits, bookkeeping and payroll for small businesses and governmental units.

• Prepared federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals and trusts.

NIKKI STOKER, CPA (MO)

2108 Sheffield Drive

Jonesboro, AR 72401

870-***-**** Home 870-***-**** Cell

***********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

SUPERVISOR

Sharkansky & Company, LLP (Brockton, MA) January, 2002 to May, 2003

• Responsible for all aspects of engagements from planning to reporting, including staff supervision.

• Prepared federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals and trusts.

• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of accounting software and relaying it to coworkers.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Levine, Katz, Nannis & Solomon (Needham, MA) March, 2001 to December, 2001

• Responsible for all aspects of various engagements.

• Prepared federal and state tax returns.

• Assisted technology team with computer hardware and software issues.

AUDIT SUPERVISOR

Schott & Van de Ven (Cape Girardeau, MO) November, 1997 to March, 2001

• Responsible for all aspects of engagements, including small businesses and governmental units.

• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of accounting software and relaying it to coworkers.

• Prepared federal and state tax returns.

SOFTWARE

• Microsoft Excel • QuickBooks • Lacerte

• Microsoft Word • AdvancePro • ProSystem

EDUCATION

B.S. Southeast Missouri State University, 1997

Major: Accounting

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Summa Cum Laude

Governor’s Scholar

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