Accounting Resume-2

Sample

ROBERT BROWN
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate 85245]
 
An accounting manager with more than 16 years\' experience in setting up and directing accounting departments, system reviews and financial reporting and analysis for public and private corporations and small businesses.
 
Expertise includes Securities and Exchange Commission filings, tax preparations, automated general ledger accounting systems, audit management and training of staff. Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
 
EXPERIENCE:
West Master Ltd., Los Angeles, California 1989-Present
Accounting Manager
 
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annually audited consolidated financial statements for a public healthcare company with net revenues of $600 million.
Substantially reduced significant audit adjustments through better financial controls.
Participated in the successful conversion to the G.T.E. hospital-based general ledger system without any interruption of accounting operations.
For five years running, financial statements for state, federal, shareholders and the securities exchange commission were prepared on time.
Completed three years of delayed reporting for the pension plan and kept it and other employee benefit plans current on a timely basis for more than 5,000 employees.
Developed a system to track primary and fully diluted earnings per share calculations including common stock equivalents. Revised the 10K format in compliance with segment reporting requirements and other recent GAAP pronouncements.
 
Jorge Smith, CPA, Los Angeles, California 1987-1989
Accounting Manager
 
Performed public accounting for small businesses, professionals and non-profit organizations with emphasis on financial statements, taxes and audits.
Provided improved controls for internal operations.
Upgraded the ten most important clients\' financial reports to the latest GAAP pronouncements.
Opened the way for a 405% growth in services and revenues.
 
Smith Bank Corporation, Los Angeles, California 1985-1987
Accounting Supervisor
 
Underwrote tax exempt securities, equipment finance leases and provided financial advisory services for municipalities located throughout the Western United States.
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Designed and implemented a database for investor payment tracking covering leases valued in excess of $18 million.
Organized a new accounting department and recruited and trained four accountants Reconciled a large leasing account saving $5 million in unaccounted transactions.
Funded transactions on a timely basis upwards to $15 million per case without a single mishap.
 
Big Business Enterprises, Inc., Los Angeles, California 1981-1983
Internal Auditor
 
Performed financial audits in addition to the company\'s independent CPA staff.
Conducted audits to determine if business units were following company policies and procedures.
Improved productivity by eliminating an average of two weeks field time during audits.
Designed and implemented a department performance evaluation system to replace a non-functioning one.
Charted internal control systems for non-utility subsidiaries that pointed out system weaknesses and reduced loss risks.
Trained four college graduates in principles of auditing that became permanent staff.
 
Accountants Group of Companies, Los Angeles, California 1978-1981
Semi-Senior Accountant
 
Conducted audits for large publicly held corporations and medium-sized privately owned companies in manufacturing and retail industries. Audited pension and profit sharing plans. During this period, fulfilled professional experience that led to CPA certification in California.
Managed small- to medium-sized audits during the second year.
Managed physical inventory counts for more than 30 clients.
 
EDUCATION:
 
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting, 1978
 
AFFILIATIONS:
 
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Board Member, Girl Scout Council
 
LICENSES:
 
Possess certificate Public Accounting, California, #55889