Accountant
Posted on: 2010-12-21
SHELLY L. PHILLIPS
Las Vegas, NV 89130
EDUCATION
Master’s of Accounting and Financial Management Program, Degree Anticipated: June 2012
DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Henderson, Nevada
Tax Preparer, Certified November 2010
Liberty Tax School, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bachelor’s of Science Degree, Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management, May 1994
Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated and focused Accountant with extensive expertise in the planning, coordination, and support of daily accounting functions.
§ Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive accounting, effectively managing all essential tasks.
§ Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex and deadline-driven operations; resourceful problem solver, able to prioritize and adapt to changing and often stressful situations.
§ A consummate professional, highly organized and detail-oriented with outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent work ethics. Maintains confidentiality on many sensitive matters.
§ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. QuickBooks Expert. Internet savvy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTANT & BOOKKEEPER
TrueLight Incorporated, Las Vegas, Nevada
July 2009 to September 2010
Provided accounting support for the corporation’s multiple sets of books and full charge bookkeeper for multiple client books. Managed staff of 8.
Processed all accounting functions from general ledger up to and including financial reporting for a busy tax and bookkeeping service. Reconciled bank, merchant and vendor accounts, daily cash handling and bank deposits. Processed payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, quarterly returns and year-end tax forms. Prepared tax returns. Collected on overdue accounts. Collaborated with auditors and CPA firms on various client accounts. Marketed services to new and existing clients. Prepared budgets and detailed financial reports.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Evofi One (Temporary Assignment Through Office Team), Henderson, Nevada
January 2009 to June 2009
Provided accounting support to the Controller and accounting department; reconciled multiple sets of books for corporation.
Processed payroll, accounts payable, account receivable, journal entries and general accounting functions for a mortgage brokerage company. Reconciled bank, merchant and vendor accounts, process year-end tax forms and preparation of financial reports. Collected on overdue accounts. Provided administrative support to the Controller.
ACCOUNTANT & OFFICE MANAGER
Lancaster County Convention Center Authority, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
July 2003 to May 2008
Provided accounting support and office management to a $200 million construction project. Managed staff of 10.
Oversaw a full spectrum of accounting functions for organization’s operations and construction project. Performed cost accounting including budget planning, administration and analysis. Processed all accounting functions from general ledger up to and including financial reporting. Contracts administration including processing and review of change orders, payment applications and AIA documents. Ensured compliance with bylaws, ordinances and governing documents in all financial matters. Developed and maintained complex paper and electronic filing systems to support the growing infrastructure. Key facilitator of $65 million bond remarketing and successfully secured financing. Worked closely with multiple banks and trustees. Collaborated with contracted CPA firm to audit books. Prepared financial presentations, reports and financial spreadsheets for management team. Presented variance reports and financial presentations at public meetings. Managed the daily operations of the public office. Composed and executed professional correspondence and transmittals. Acted as organization’s liaison working with closely architect, project developer, contractors, attorneys, public relations firm and other consultants.
§ Received two promotions during tenure due to career accomplishments.
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Rettew Associates, Inc. (Temporary Assignment Through Office Team), York, Pennsylvania
March 2003 to July 2003
Provided executive-level administrative support to the Director of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and staff of 15 engineers.
Performed a variety of key administrative functions including preparation of proposals, contracts, addendums and change orders. Managed internal construction management process and ensured that project deadlines were successfully achieved.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Available upon request.