Lydia Cofield
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Decatur, GA 30035
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in accounting/finance.
EDUCATION
Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston, GA
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, December 2011
Certificate of credit for Payroll Accounting Specialist, June 2011
Certificate of credit for Office Accounting Specialist, September 2010
GPA 3.13
RELATED COURSEWORK
Accounting Courses: Computerized accounting, Advanced Accounting spreadsheet, Cost accounting, Individual tax accounting, Payroll accounting
RELATED SKILLS/ABILITIES
Accounting/Finance
• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial information.
• Use specialized accounting software to debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Check numerical figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Arrange into categories, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Generate statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses according to GAAP .
• Able to receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Prepare and print checks for employees using payroll software
• Implement and maintain payroll and personnel records
• Compute Net and Gross pay for Payroll
• Fashion required income tax forms for individuals, businesses, investments, real estate, etc. to attain appropriate refund.
• Evaluate financial Reports to reduce costs and increase profit
• Analyze and prepare various Budgets
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sales Associate, Wal-Mart, Stone Mountain, GA, May, 2006 - May, 2008
Sales Associate, Dicks Sporting Goods, Atlanta, GA, March, 2004 - March, 2006
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Proficient in Peachtree Accounting software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Quicken
• Efficient in Integrated Accounting for Payroll, and Internet navigation