yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                    0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

objective

accounting professional team player eager to contribute expertise in finance, accounting and audit management as well as dynamic business and technical support, project management and communication talents toward supporting a progressive organization.

 

career profile

ø  b.s., economic crime investigation.

ø  degree concentration in financial and forensic accounting.

ø  over six years of successful financial control background.

ø  adept in all facets of transaction recording, debit/credit posting and account reconciliation.

ø  solid background in government contracting including far regulations and dcaa auditing.

ø  knowledgeable in gaap.

ø  expertise in financial statements, a/r, a/p, invoicing and monthly statements.

ø  proven capacity in audit preparation and budget planning.

ø  skilled in report origination.

ø  selected for critical special projects.

ø  proven capacity in process improvement.

ø  highly effective financial manager with strong knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual who adapts to changing environments.

 

 

professional experience

armorgroup north america inc., mclean, va                                                                             2007 - present

finance assistant/accountant

       recruited to provide support for director of finance and program controller.

       develop monthly income statements.

       effectively originate balance sheets, detail cost and variance reports for director of finance.

       issued sales invoices to commercial/government clients on firm fixed price and fixed price level of effort contracts.

       manage general ledger and initiate bank transactions reports covering letters of credit and payments.

       facilitate financial transactions, post debits/credits and record financial statements.

       track and record all transactions.

       accurately process payroll and verify subcontractor reimbursements.

       monitor expenses and payment due dates.

       deliver strong support to director of finance in acquisition of $35mm us embassy, kabul, contract.

       successfully paid off delinquencies on sales & use tax for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

       coordinate with auditors to comply with procedures/guidelines for year-end audit.

       orchestrate periodic cash flow analysis/forecasts to slash costs 20%.

 

 

 

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anderson orthopedic clinic, arlington, va                                                                                                2005

accountant/patient accounts-a/r

       retained to originate monthly financial statements.

       generated customer invoices.

       effectively identified and resolved patient issues.

       coordinated with a/p department for invoice posting.

       performed data entry of transactions into proprietary company accounting system.

 

 

asian spas, harrisonburg, va                                                                                                        2000 - 2005

assistant bookkeeper

       tasked to reconcile monthly bank accounts.

       designated to perform wide-ranging office operations duties.

       contributed to a/r, cash management and sales invoice posting.

       conducted collections on outstanding accounts.

 

 

education

utica college, utica, ny

bachelor of science, economic crime investigation, financial & forensic accounting, 2008

 

alpha kappa psi professional business fraternity

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                    0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an accounting position and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.s., economic crime investigation, with concentration in financial & forensic accounting, and over six years of financial control experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in accounting, a/r, a/p, financial reporting, auditing, reconciliations and invoicing, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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