SummaryDegreed accountant with more than 10 years of diversified accounting experience seeking accounting position at a well-established company in Houston HighlightsTeam-orientedDetail-orientedDeadlines focusedExcellent communication and presentation skillsQuick learnerStrong management skillsGood analytical skillsAbility of managing multi tasksTechnical SkillsAccounting Software PeopleSoft QuickBooksTax Software Drake Ultra Tax TurboTaxOperating Systems XP Windows Professional Windows 7 Windows 8Microsoft Office Word Advanced MS Excel skills MS Access PowerPoint OutlookPDF Adobe Reader Adobe Acrobat X ExperienceAccountant,04 2012to06 2014Apache Corporation Houston,TX,Prepare federal tax returns for individuals and small businesses.Perform bookkeeping and prepare financial statements for small businesses.Perform special projects short-term assignments such as accountant at MCT Sheet Metal, Inc.Tax Accountant,10 2011to04 2012Evergy Topeka,KS,Contributed to the overall production and enhanced the efficiency of the corporate tax services by exceeding production goals.Answered clients queries regarding their tax filing status.Resolved clients tax filing problems.Prepared simple and complex tax returns for individuals and for small businesses.Prepared and reviewed financial statements needed to prepare tax returns.Accounting Manager,01 2007to08 2011Abbyson Furniture Los Angeles,CA,Established new strategies to maximize profitability.Played an overwhelming role in the developing and restructuring of the entire accounting department.Improved the efficiency of the entire accounting department by 40 .Reduced accounts receivable turnover by 50 .Prepared general ledger journal entries on QuickBooks.Processed weekly and monthly invoices for accounts receivable.Prepared bank reconciliations and periodic financial statements.Tax Accountant,12 2005to12 2006Evergy Kansas City,MO,Played a vital role in the growth of the company by introducing new clients and maintaining good relationship with existing ones Prepared individual and business tax returns Assisted in preparing corporate tax returns Prepared quarterly and annually payroll reports 940s 941s and state sales taxes Reconciled monthly bank statements and prepared detailed financial statements Handled customer queries over the phone and through emails. EducationBachelor s degree accounting,Expected in2005toUniversity of Houston-Houston,TXGPA accounting Cum Laude - Graduating With Honors Skillsaccounting, accountant, Accounting Software, accounts receivable, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe, analytical skills, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, Excellent communication, clients, Detail-oriented, filing, financial statements, prepare financial statements, general ledger, management skills, managing, MS Access, MCT, MS Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows, Word, Operating Systems, payroll, PDF, PeopleSoft, presentation skills, Quick learner, QuickBooks, sales, Tax, taxes, prepare tax, tax returns, phone  SEP  Job Purpose Perform designated tasks in the area of technical sub-ledger accounting related to all lines of business. Perform and review tasks related to period end financial closing. Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve discrepancies by actively collaborating and communicating across departments. Create policies and procedures for developing areas such as the Surety accounting.Review accounting entries posted to the general ledger to ensure proper accounting treatment.Work closely with other teams to ensure proper premium accounting and make manual corrections as needed.Prepare complex monthly bank reconciliations. Responsible for reconciling intercompany AP, AR, and P L for all other BUs.Perform complex manual processes necessary to maintain proper accounting records and develop ways to automate them.Present to management premium results monthly including thorough explanations on insurance revenues, service revenues, and bad debt. Able to speak to analytical results.Perform regular analytics prior to, during, and post monthly close.Investigate and resolve discrepancies and fluctuations resulting from analytics performed by collaborating with other teams to determine accurate results.Responsible for preparing documentation and providing explanations as requested by internal and external auditors and regulators. Key Experience 7 years accounting experience4 years as a seasoned senior accountantPublic accounting a plusKnowledge of insurance accounting a plus Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Accounting and technical know-how, basis for understanding of accounting, and advanced technical systems. Good knowledge of MS Office suiteWillingness to work overtime as needed to meet monthly deadlinesStrong analytical, critical thinking problem solving skillsStrong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines. Ability to collaborate and influence internal partners to set up corrective action plansHigh level of initiative ability to be autonomousAble to multi task