AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Cruise Line Accountant
SUMMARY: Top notch Accountant with more than six years experience in applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.
Summary of Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.
Great knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
Deep knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
Immense knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Strong knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Uncommon ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.
Great ability to reconcile accounts, records, reports and journals.
Exceptional ability to prepare financial and auditor statements, schedules and reports.
Strong ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
Remarkable ability to review and verify accuracy of data; maintain accounting records for special accounts and projects.
Profound ability to make sound, independent judgments within established polices and procedures; organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Uncommon ability to communicate to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, subordinates and the general public sufficient to convey information and to receive work direction.
Professional Experience
Fun Travels Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Accountant
Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Analyze and review budgets and expenditures.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and passengers.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Fun Travels Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Accounting Intern (under supervision)
Compiled financial information and assisted in the preparation of reports.
Recorded, classified, and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Kept abreast of laws and regulations that apply to a particular staff function or field of professional expertise to maintain up-to-date compliance.
Initiated and processed journal entries into various accounts.
Reconciled sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolved differences.
Provided information to company, staff, passengers and other stakeholders.
Explained accounting transactions.
Resolved accounting issues and discrepancies.
Used various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and format data and reports.
Applied a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Verified documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
Education and Professional Training
CPA Certified
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting University of New York (2000)
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