25+ Years of Accounting Experience

Georgetown, SC *****

Phone 843-***-****

Email ************@*****.***

Karen S. Broome

Objective To obtain a position where my vast skills and experience can be effectively utilized for optimum efficiency.

Summary of Qualifications 25+ years of accounting and administrative experience. Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Crystal Reports, Outlook, QuickBooks, SAP, AS400, and Eden Financial Software. Ability to operate and maintain standard office equipment. Disciplined with a strong work ethic. Multi-tasker. Former military.

Experience June 2003 – May 2009 City of Auburn Auburn, AL

Purchasing Officer

 Coordinate the bid process to insure city’s compliance with state laws, to include but not limited to, bidder’s list maintenance, council information, audit information, and development of bid documents.

 Review City department requisitions, travel documents, leases under consideration, and contractor’s pay estimates for compliance with City policies and State laws.

 Assist Accountant with calculation of new garnishments and output of computer garnishment calculations for accuracy and reasonableness.

 Perform cash controls counts of City and Water Board petty cash and change funds, including Public Safety drug-buy funds.

 Maintained, inventoried, and ordered supplies for Finance Department.

 Coordinate repairs to City Hall complex buildings and obtains contractors for small jobs.

 Obtained and issued license plates for all city and Water Board vehicles.

 Developed Crystal Report for Parks & Recreation department to show real time budget to actual numbers split by supervisor.

 Managed the sale or auction of surplus City and Water Board property and equipment, including internet based sale methods.

 Progression of responsibilities include Accounting Specialist II.

July 2002 – February 2003 Cintas Corporation Columbus, GA

Office Manager

 Responsible for check in of 12 route uniform rental depot.

 Provided customer service, to include but not limited to, answering invoice questions, locating and delivering misplaced pieces, customer account maintenance, and coordination of customer and service team communication to assure complete customer satisfaction.

July 1988 – July 2002 Tyson Foods, Inc. Buena Vista, GA

Associate Accountant

 Responsible for management of accounting staff and month end reconciliations.

 Provide cost estimates on possible new product production.

 Oversee weekly cost reports for accuracy and feasibility.

 Progressions of responsibility include Hatchery Supervisor, Operations Clerk, Materials Clerk, Agricultural Clerk, A/P, Payroll, and Receptionist.

Education 2001 Tyson Leadership College Oxford, AL

 Communications

 Culture, Values, and Ethics

2005 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

 Certified Governmental Accounting Technician Certification

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