accountant

DEIRDRA Y. YARBROUGH, MBA

**** ******** ***** **** *****, GA 30344 404-***-**** ***********@*****.***

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ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Extensive experience planning, preparing and producing accurate accounting reports, budgets, and detailed accounting documents

• Proven track record of managing projects from conception to completion on time and on or under budget

• Well known for ability to “troubleshoot” challenging projects and effectively resolve complex scheduling, technical, production and customer service issues to ensure compliance goals are met

• Multi-genre experience: procurement, preparation, logistics, pricing, budget analysis, client communications, complaint resolution

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KEY COMPETENCIES

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Technical experience with a variety of mainline accounting systems

Detailed report preparation capabilities

Purchasing and procurement experience

Large-team leadership abilities

Accurate budgeting and accounting skills

Effective training for users of various accounting systems

Client account and contract maintenance

Exceptional customer service

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

GEORGIA-PACIFIC LLC Atlanta, Georgia 1983-2008

(World leading manufacturer of paper products and building materials)

Sales Tax Accountant/Tax Systems Administrator

Accomplished tax accountant with over 20 years experience in the preparation and administration of sales tax returns. Chief administrator of customized tax returns preparation system. Principal coordinator of tax payment distributions; active participant in state sales tax audits; extensive experience in preparation of month-end journal entries and intercompany memos.

Significant contributor to the design and implementation of the payment processing segment of the custom sales tax returns systems

Reduced number of assessment notices from taxing jurisdictions for calculation errors and misapplied payments

Saved the company over $500,000 in proposed tax assessments by investigation and speedy resolution of issues

Responsible for the initial setup and monthly application of electronic tax payments for multiple jurisdictions

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EDUCATION

ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Atlanta, Georgia 1980

Master of Business Administration – Accounting

SPELMAN COLLEGE Atlanta, Georgia 1977

Bachelor of Arts – Music

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