Accountant

Tony H. Chang

**** ************ ** • Duluth, GA *0096 • 404-***-****

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

OBJECTIVE

To seek an accounting position that utilizes all components, aspects, and processes of accounting, finance, management.

EDUCATION

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Atlanta, Georgia

Graduate Certificate in Accounting Nov 2008 - April 2009

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Atlanta, Georgia

Post-Baccalaureate Program – School of Accountancy June 2008 – Sep 2008

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, College of Management Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Management Graduated May 2007

• Certificate in Finance

• Coursework includes Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I and II, Business Taxation, Cost Accounting, Auditing and Attestation, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Accounting Information System and other major related course.

• CPA License Track: REG: (PASSED) AUD:(PASSED) FAR:(PASSED) BEC:(PASSED)

EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTANT: The Retail Industry June 2007 –July 2008 GIFM, Duluth, GA

 Prepared budget and allocation

 Prepared bank/book reconciliation

 Worked in partnership with banker and broker on various business matters.

 Forecasted and calculated any accounting relevant ratio to respond to management’s request which impacts their final decision

 Managed payroll, commission, and tax for employees and independent contractors.

 Coordinated closely with company’s CPA’s to compile financial statements in accordance with accounting principle

 Prepared work papers for Internal Control and maintained them in the database to ensure all relevant and pertinent information were properly documented

 Acted as the liaison between Internal accounting and company’s CPA’s in co-sourced engagements, providing seamless communication between CPA’s and management and thus increasing the efficiency of work being completed

ACCOUNTING MANAGER-The Restaurant Industry June 2006 – May 2007

Kacey’s , Location varies

• Assisted in all facets of the business opening especially in accounting set up, built marketing plan and provided operational tips/techniques to increase sales and reduce operating costs for various franchise location generating annual sales of $720,000.

• Supervised cross-functional teams, managed employee relations, and ensured the attainment of all applicable business licenses.

• Created accounting journals ledgers and maintain them. Coordinated and executed the implementation of a successful sales and marketing plan.

• Estimated customer intake numbers to calculate profit margins and costs of goods to identify opportunities for sales and market growth.

• Created product/menu items, ordered inventory, and maximized profits implementing optimal prices for products/meals reducing costs

EMBASSY AGENT - Service and Client Relation March 2005 -May 2006

Ryla Teleservices, Kennesaw, GA

• As USA Visa Expert, provides customer service and visa information to the US.

• Assist with inquiries and answer questions on the types of visa’s available to enter the US, needed document, verified eligibility for applying, and if eligible, schedule and set-up interview dates.

• Received MVP Award & Certificate for Exceptional Team Work

INTERPRETER – KOREAN/ENGLISH Jan 2004 -Dec 2004

The Korea Trade Center, Buford, GA

• Provided precise translation of oral communications and written documents, scheduled shipment deliveries and tracked deliveries for high-powered Korean trade delegations hosted by the Korea Trade and Investment Agency.

• Acquired first-hand knowledge of Korean and American corporate culture techniques in initiating and negotiating international business contracts.

MARKETING INTERNSHIP Sep 2002 - Mar 2003

Ace Media Entertainment, Atlanta, GA

• Coordinated closely with Project Coordinators to enhance aesthetic visibility and functionality of existing systems.

• Assisted in the design and development of web-based presentations, sites, and systems.

VOLUNTEER WORK

TEACHER June – Sep 05,06,07

Sekwang Baptist Church, Dunwoody, GA

• Taught math to students (Grades 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12) in a summer school setting

• Developed curriculum

• Periodically provided grades to parents

ADMINISTRATOR Jan 2005- Sep 2007

Sekwang Baptist Church, Dunwoody, GA

• Controlled accounting transactions by monitoring and recording cash flow of incoming dues and outgoing costs

• Allocated program’s financial resources into strict budget to ensure resources were used efficiently

• Created and executed lesson plans according to church guidelines

• Implemented snack program by collecting donations from congregational parents

SKILLS/INTEREST S

• Fluent in both English and Korean

• Strong Mathematical and Analytical Skills

• Experience with various systems including: QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint Application.

• Member of Honorary Accounting Organization(HAO)

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