Ashley Phelps

**** ******** **, **********, **. *5237

724-***-****

ov4m2k@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging accounting position in an accounting field that will permit the use of my skills and knowledge to maximize company potential while developing additional knowledge and abilities.

SKILLS PROFILE

• 3+ years of accomplished experience in the field of accounting

• Knowledge of all accounting functions: GL, PL and BS - reconciliations, work papers, cost, cash control, AR, PR and experience in GAAP and monthly closing processes

• Dedicated, fast and efficient

• Proficient in the following software applications:

MS Excel, Oracle, SAP R/3, SAP Business One, Lotus Notes, QuickBooks,

MS Outlook, Drake Tax Software, MS Word

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sponsored Project Accountant, October 2010-April 2011

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

• Performed Sponsored Award setups, closeouts, fund transfers, F&A analysis and adjustments, cost transfers, Effort review, and Salary Caps per individual awards.

• Communicated daily with Business Managers for the departments I was in charge of including solving funding issues, closeout issues, and payroll issues.

• Determined allowable and unallowable costs in accordance to the Governments OMB Circular A 21: Cost Principles for Educational Institutions

Accountant, June 2010-Sept 2010

ITT Leopold, Zelienople, PA

• Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the monthly General Journal Entries .

• Oversaw and balanced all of the General Accounting processes of Inter-company balances.

• Handled ADP payroll processing and file maintenance for all active employees.

Staff Accountant May 2009-May2010

Thar Instruments, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

• Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries.

• Maintained and built strong relationships while assisting and advising in financial decisions and choices while reporting directly to the controller.

• Established solid and persistent relationships with customers to reduce our AR aging of 90+ days outstanding by over 70%.

Accountant (Part Time) 2006-Present

Mt. Nebo Beer Warehouse, Pittsburgh PA

• Instituted a financial reporting system that met GAAP standards. Developed procedure for the flow path of recording transactions from time of receipt to final implementation.

• Posted to general ledger accounts, performed cash flow analysis, monthly financial statements, reports and budgets.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Accounting 2009

Washington and Jefferson College