Mary M. Paxson
Acworth, GA *****
**********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To secure a responsible position in which my experience and personal abilities will mutually allow for optimum growth opportunities.
CAREER PROFILE
A competent, skilled and results-driven professional with a strong record of achievement in providing the necessary accounting, (to GAAP Standards), management and personnel motivation expertise to ensure streamlined operations and client satisfaction to significantly increase accuracy and proficiency.
• Expertise includes: Knowledge and understanding of GAAP Standards; General Ledger Accounting; Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis; Cash Flow Analysis; Cash Management; Budget Preparation and Variance Analysis; Month-end/Year-end Closings; Payroll, including all tax filings; Auditing Internal Controls; Accounts Receivable/Payable; Personnel Training and Development
• Effective decision maker; able to quickly evaluate and implement available alternatives in a logical manner
• Excellent communication skills, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of personnel
• Computer Operation Proficiencies: QuickBooks Pro; Microsoft Office Suite; Lacerte; Turbo Tax; Omni-form
• Proven background at high levels of team building, planning, organizing, and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contributions to bottom-line results
Detail Oriented ▪ People Oriented ▪ Service Oriented ▪ Results Oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
11/01 – 4/09 Sheer West, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
Accounting Manager
• Performed a diverse range of duties to include, but not limited to: preparing and analyzing monthly and annual financial statements; general ledger accounts reconciliations; cash flow analysis; budget preparations and variance analysis; accounts receivable/payable; payroll and pertinent tax documentation; corporate annual tax return; underwriting the viability of clients through financial statement analysis, entity ownership and indemnification availability; developed an implementation and tracking system for the issuance, collection, and security of surety bonds, through the extensive use of Excel
1/99 – 4/01 Rasmussen, Dunn & Van Wagennen
Sandy, UT
Staff Accountant
• Planned and prepared Audited, Reviewed, and Compiled financial statements for construction companies. Prepared corporate, partnership and individual tax returns.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- EAU CLAIRE
Bachelor of Science – Accounting and Management