career objective                              

proficient, detail-oriented accountant eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø  offer more than four years of practical accounting experience with expertise in managing critical records, conducting document review, data warehousing, and form preparation

ø  provide outstanding customer service through efficient research and resolution of potential issues; possess sharp analytical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities

ø  successfully maintain detailed database and filing systems; facilitate timely processing of internal and external requests

ø  ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations regarding the handling of sensitive information

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; keen eye for detail and emphasis on accuracy

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

windows vista and xp operating systems ~ \quick books professional 2005 and 2007 ~ amb ~ loansoft ~ lawson ~ microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook) ~

microsoft vb 2005 ~ microsoft great plains 8.0

education                                           

arizona state university, glendale, az                                         anticipated graduation december 2008

bachelor of science in accountancy

professional experience                

pulte homes corporation, scottsdale, az                                                                             6/08 c present

accounting assistant

• perform a range of accounting functions for this leading home building company; effectively organize and maintain detailed records
• accurately audit corporate documents including invoices and expense reports; assist with tax preparation
• administer accounts payable and ensure efficient, error-free vendor payments

    

home loan funding, inc., irvine, ca                                                                                          1/01 c 1/05

accounting assistant / bookkeeper

• proficiently supported major lending institution with more than 200 employees; attained thousands of dollars in savings through diligent examination of financial transactions
• successfully reduced errors and omissions in account postings, resolved discrepancies in commission claims and loans, reconciled banking, and oversaw timely processing of rebates
• contributed to transition from quick books to amb and loansoft; developed templates for originating bonus reports, authored expository procedural manuals

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

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

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i have completed my studies toward a b.s. in accountancy, with the diploma to be conferred next month from asu.  my professional qualifications include more than four years of hands-on experience in managing complex financial information for busy companies within the housing industry, with a strong background in auditing internal documents, coordinating invoices and payments, and balancing general ledger accounts.  additionally, i excel at developing and implementing business improvement solutions that result in increased productivity and accuracy.  to complement this background, i have sharp technical skills and am adept at utilizing software applications to aid in daily operations. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven 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.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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