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| Desired Industry: Accounting/Bookkeeping |
SpiderID: 3678 |
| Desired Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee |
Date Posted: 9/20/2005 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 10/30/2005 |
| Desired Wage: 32000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: No |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Established a strong record of career growth with specific strengths
in accounting, finance, and business administration. Earned a
reputation as a professional who is dedicated, adaptable, detailed,
and able to handle large workloads and complete multiple assignments
in fast paced business environments. Offer achievements for: (1)
developing/implementing changes to maximize business efficiency; (2)
setting-up/managing company-wide business office operations and
accounting systems; and (3) upgrading/implementing new accounting
computer systems.
Experience:
D. STALLINGS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC., Knoxville, TN, 01/01 - Present
Office Manager. Promoted into this position two months after the
start-up of this used car dealership to manage all aspects of daily
office operations.
* Assigned responsibility to set-up the entire business office
operations.
* Set-up and implemented the accounting system using QuickBooks to
prepare and perform all aspects of accounting operations, including
accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, general journal
entries, payroll, inventory entry/updates, monthly/quarterly/annual
taxes, and title work.
* Handled interim Finance & Insurance responsibilities and served as
a contact with banks and lending institutions to finalize sales
contracts.
* Handled financial and accounting aspects of finalizing the
business closing.
* Handled interactions with Ford Corporation regarding inventory
audits and inventory financing for up to $750,000 in used automobiles.
* Worked with the software programmer to modify/customize finance
software, resolve operational issues, and streamline workflow
efficiency.
* Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised administrative employees.
DEAN STALLINGS FORD, INC., Oak Ridge, TN, 07/96 - 01/01
Various Roles. Assigned increased responsibility and was promoted
into higher level positions due to consistent and effective job
performance. Positions included: Ordering Assistant / Leasing
Assistant; Billing Assistant; Accounts Payable Clerk; and Accounts
Receivable Clerk.
* Assisted with ordering and processing new inventory.
* Assisted with finalizing, filing, and processing documentation for
automobile leases.
* Prepared accounts payable/receivable on Reynolds & Reynolds
software applications.
HALLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Knoxville, TN, 01/05 - Present
Accounting Consultant (part-time). Set-up QuickBooks accounting
program for an existing business that was recently acquired by a new
owner.
* Set-up payroll, vendors, bank account, and accounting procedures
and trained staff on accounting responsibilities.
* Prepared payroll for 10 employees.
Education:
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (May 1996)
Skills:
* financial analysis/reporting
* financial statement preparation
* payroll processing
* regulatory compliance
* inventory management
* accounts payable/receivable
* general ledger
* reconciliations
* tax reporting
Additional Information:
SARAH COWGER
1792 Cape Brittany Way * Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 310-9639 * sarahcowger@bellsouth.net
Dear Hiring Manager:
With a proven record of accounting, finance, and business
administration experience and achievements, I am interested in
continuing my career in a position with your company. My background
includes achievements for managing accounting duties, setting-up and
managing business office and accounting systems; and working as a
team member to attain financial objectives.
Please allow me to highlight a few of my strengths that will enable
me to become a valuable accounting team member:
* Supporting accounting functions such as:
- financial analysis/reporting
- financial statement preparation
- inventory management
- payroll processing
- accounts payable/receivable
- general ledger
* Quickly learning new accounting software applications
* Restructuring and streamlining financial operations
* Troubleshooting problem areas by identifying inefficiencies
I am committed to using my background to continuously improve
productivity, reduce costs, strengthen customer relations, and
develop effective accounting solutions that are integrated with all
aspects of operations. I would like to meet with you for an
interview to further demonstrate my qualifications, answer questions
that you may have, and determine how my experience makes me a strong
match for the position.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Sarah Cowger
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Sarah Cowger |
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| Street: |
Phone: 865-310-9639 |
| City: Knoxville |
Fax: - |
| State: Tennessee |
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| Zip: 37932 |
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