Nicole M. Beson

**** *. ******** **** #**  Appleton, WI 54913  Phone: 262-***-****  Email: vwuhzu@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain an accounting related position that will utilize my knowledge and skills gained through my experience working in Internal Audit. To work with other self-motivated team members in an environment that facilitates continued learning and growth.

Education

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (December 2007)

Cumulative GPA: 3.165

Major: Accounting

Minor: Criminal Justice

 University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh College of Business-Derksen Scholarship recipient 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007

 Honor Roll (2 semesters) and Dean’s List (1 semester)

 Peru Study Abroad Trip (January 2007)

Work Experience

Bemis Company, Inc. (Neenah, WI)

Lead Internal Auditor (October 2009 – Present)

Internal Auditor (February 2008 – September 2009)

 Travel domestically and internationally to perform financial and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 audits

 Lead teams of 4 – 5 auditors on financial and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 audits

 Responsible for creating, preparing, and managing audit work programs

 Conduct planning and closing meetings with key members of plant management as well as composing and issuing audit reports to executive management

 Plan, organize, and provide training for new hires

 Research, document, and evaluate internal accounting controls for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Financial Reporting, Payroll, and Cash

 Analyze financial transactions and financial statements for appropriateness and compliance with GAAP and company policy.

 Perform compliance and substantive tests in accordance with established audit program procedures

 Communicate control weaknesses and deficiencies to the Director of Internal Audit, plant management, and executive management

 Prepare working papers using Teammate software in accordance with department standards

 Assist external auditors with year-end work and physical inventory counts

 Requires extensive use of Teammate software and Microsoft Office, moderate use of SAP, SmartStream, and IDEA

 Has earned 119 CPE credits of relevant training through the Institute of Internal Auditors and the MIS Training Institute

Presto Products (Appleton, WI)

Accounting Intern (May 2007 – January 2008)

 Prepared monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

 Compared actual performance to budgeted/forecasted performance

 Contributed in the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual expense forecasts for all major expense areas

 Ran various financial reports daily using Oracle

 Assisted the Budget Manager, Vice President of Accounting, and Controller with special projects

 Organized and reported inventory cycle count results to the Director of Accounting and Controller

 Tracked and recorded employee credit card accounts

 Assisted in the completion of weekly overtime analysis

Skills and Qualifications

 Currently sitting for the CPA exam (first exam scheduled for November 2010)

 Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make well, thought-out decisions

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Detail oriented, efficient, effective at multi-tasking, and resourceful in the completion of projects

 Works well in a team-oriented environment

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