b'Senior Financial Accountant Resume\n\nJulie Taft-Rider, CPA\n15 Market Street \xef\x81\xae Bethesda, MD 20814 \xef\x81\xae Phone: 301-656-1111 \xef\x81\xae Email: someone@example.com\n\nCareer Goal: Accounting Manager / Sr. Accountant / Financial Analyst\nDedicated CPA with five years of experience developing and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes and\ncontrols that significantly improve P&L scenarios. Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best\npractices; cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies; and lasting business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing\nfiscal performance. Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Lotus 1-2-3 and MS Office.\n\nEducation\nCertified Public Accountant, State of Maryland, 5/2009\nABC UNIVERSITY \xe2\x80\x94 ADELPHI, MD\nMaster of Science in Accounting and Financial Management (in progress), degree expected 5/2009\nBachelor of Science in Accounting, 5/2006\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nVolunteerism: Hunger Clean Up (planning team) ... National Alliance to End Homelessness (fundraising drive volunteer) ...\nAmerican Red Cross (blood bank volunteer) ... Serve Maryland (Volunteer)\n\nExperience\nDEF COMPANY \xe2\x80\x94 BETHESDA, MD\nSenior Accountant, 3/2007 to Present\nStaff Accountant, 6/2006 to 3/2007\nPromoted to senior accountant position to direct accounting functions for a growing telecommunications company.\nSupervise 3 accountants and oversee financial analysis, financial audits, G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed-asset accounting in\naccordance with GAAP standards. Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors)\nand constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.\nKey results:\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nBuilt a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual\naccountability and team morale.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nRevamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nNegotiated below-market lease on prime office space that included $100K in facility improvements embedded into agreement.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCompleted comprehensive valuation analysis and credit review of acquisition target, and played a key role in the due\ndiligence effort that was crucial to successful merger.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nUncovered $125K in accounting overpayments during a six-month period and delivered a 20% expense reduction through\nanalytical studies of business performance.\n\nGHI COMPANY \xe2\x80\x94 SILVER SPRING, MD\nAccounting Clerk (part-time; concurrent with college studies), 2/2003 to 4/2006\nPerformed A/P functions for this plastics manufacturer, including purchase order entry and inventory accounting. Processed\nmonthly accruals; prepared checks, production documentation and schedules; and reconciled bank statements.\nKey results:\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDelivered six-figure cost savings by initiating expense analysis of equipment lease alternatives, leading to acted-upon leasing\nrecommendations.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nIntroduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions, established common vendor files, eliminated'