A CPA is a certified public accountant who is involved in maintaining and monitoring the financial records of the company or client. While a part of the job description entails to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, the other part revolves around performing the following tasks – giving professional financial advice, preparing tax returns, organizing and updating financial records, forecasting revenue margins, participating in budgeting processes, overseeing ledger reconciliation and accounts payables/receivables; liaising with tax accountants, monitoring bookkeeping, maintaining confidentiality of financial information and establishing accounting principles and procedures.
The general characteristics expected on the CPA Resume include – solid understanding of accounting and financial procedures, a thorough understanding of GAAP, experience with accounting software and advanced MS Excel proficiencies; a degree in the field of accounting or finance along with a CPA certification is expected for this post.
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Skills : Certified Public Accountant.
Description :
Provides tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, non-profit, S- Corporations and C-Corporations ranging from new businesses to large local corporations.
Perform accounting compilation and review.
Reconcile general ledger account balances and research any inconsistencies or irregularities.
Manage fixed assets for depreciation and tax purposes.
Research tax and accounting issues and reported findings to partners and clients.
Prepare and review quarterly payroll tax reports, W-2, W-3 and 1099 forms.
Analyze client's year-end tax situations and propose solutions to minimize tax liabilities.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Accounting
CPA/Accountant Resume
Objective : Currently, one year in the life/health (dental) insurance industry. One year as administrative/office support an independent accountant/office. Over 25 years in the banking industry with 10 years in the executive administrative support area.
Skills : Certified Public Accountant.
Description :
Office Administrator Organize prepared tax returns for client pick up, review and sign individual and business tax returns.
Organize prepared sales tax returns and payroll tax returns for individual and business clients.
Organize prepared W-2 and Form 1099's for individual and business clients for distribution.
Scanned/saved client files for office retention Assisted with printing and emailing individual tax returns and various tax forms from LaCerte.
Assisted with efiling individual and business tax returns via LaCerte.
Proforma'd audit reports to prepare for annual audit of business clients.
Prepared deposits and delivered to the bank daily.
Entered paid invoices and employees time in Quick Books.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma
CPA/Tax Accountant Resume
Summary : A position in a progressive company where I can utilize and further develop my over 15 years of accounting experience.
Skills : QuickBooks, Ultra-Tax, MS Office, various Audit & Accounting software.
Description :
Staff Accountant In charge of bookkeeping, payroll, accounting and tax returns for personal and business clients from various industries.
Assisted in plans and conducted audits to analyze corporate internal controls for clients in warehousing industry, health-care, non-profit etc.
Performed comprehensive audit tests on cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and unearned revenue accounts.
Analyze and reconcile all GL accounts on regular basis to insure recording accuracy.
Prepared corporate, partnership, not-for-profit and individual tax returns as well as extension.
Prepared quarterly payroll tax and sales tax returns.
Prepared multi-state tax returns for business and personal clients.
Provided accounting assistance on a management-consulting assignment as part of audit staff.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Accounting
CPA Assistant Resume
Headline : My objective is to introduce myself as a professional motivated Administrative seeking a position and a challenging opportunity. I have over 5 years' experience, successfully providing administrative and secretarial support to a fast paced operational department. My skills are proficient in a range of computer applications, well-developed in communication and customer service skills. The experience and education is my proven ability that I am efficient planning and managing multiple tasks and projects.
Senior Accountant Performed field audits and desk reviews for mid-size corporation.
Home Owner Association was one of our major clients.
Responsible as a lead auditor for 30+ HOA field audit.
Prepared individual and corporate tax returns, some partnership filings.
Prepared corporate write-ups and client financial statement.
Performed requested services of the client regarding their day to day bookkeeping and monthly financials.
Consulted clients on new business initiatives.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Business Administration
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Resume
Headline : Looking for a career where I have opportunities to advance and possibly someday retire from. I am a very fast learner and really enjoy working with people. I am very friendly, dependable, always work hard and strive to do my best. I enjoy learning new things, and can adapt to a new environment quickly.
Skills : All financial and business.
Description :
Provide administrative support to the owner/CPA, Associate Accountants and support staff.
Answer telephones and promptly and courteously assist clients and employees throughout the organization.
Maintain calendars, organizing extensive appointments, meetings and coordination of new client appointments.
Proactively assess telephone calls to determine client requests and develop a plan of action which is followed through to resolution.
Take detailed client messages and work with staff to provide timely and accurate responses.
Prepare both the accountant and the client for client meetings and maintain a professional work environment with a positive approach.
Office Management: Supervise and train support staff in all aspects of firm's administrative procedures with emphasis on the team concept in working with both clients and staff.
Oversee office supply inventory and coordinate with support staff to maintain inventory, forms and yearly software updates.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Accounting
CPA/Operations Manager Resume
Summary : Dedicated professional focused on performing an excellent work. Fast learner capable of assuming new roles, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data in a deadline oriented environment. Experience performing the whole accounting cycle with a high volume of transactions and multiple accounts. Excellent organizational and planning skills streamlining processes maintaining accuracy and quality. Strong reasoning and analytical skills; exposed to financial reporting, financial planning, cash management, budgeting & forecasting.
Programs, reports and presentations for each engagement.
Prepare corporate and individual tax returns.
Prepare accurate, timely and well-written audit report drafts for review by Audit Manager.
Maintain financial reports for companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
Reconciles general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
Perform accounting cycles for company sales, rental and services.
Correct errors by posting adjusting journal entries.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Finance
CPA/Staff Accountant Resume
Objective : Clinic Coordinator / Office Manager experienced at registering patients, scheduling appointments and recording and filing patient medical records. Enters orders and information quickly with accurate attention to details. Excellent patient interaction skills focused on building supportive patient relationships and quality of care.
Issued Updated confidential employee banking information with accuracy and speed.
Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.
Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence.
Handled cash and deposits using the proper accounting procedures and documentation.
Increased efficiency and alleviated workloads by creating a new Excel financial recording system.
Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts for all clients.
Issued paychecks to vendors and suppliers on a bi-weekly basis.
Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Health Care Administration
CPA/Business Consultant Resume
Headline : To secure a full-time position with a well-established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting work relationship.
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Business Administration
CPA Staff Resume
Objective : Over seven years' experience working in accounting. Knowledgeable in preparing tax returns, intercompany accounting, fixed asset accounting, assisting in audit fieldwork and reviewing financial statements. Self-starting, goal oriented employee whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success. Ability to work under short deadlines without sacrificing quality. Recognized as a team player with excellent verbal and communication skills.
Skills : Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Description :
Reviewed and approved weekly/bi-weekly payroll for payroll clients.
Prepared and reviewed monthly bank reconciliations for client accounts.
Assisted with year-end reconciliation of payroll transactions and employment tax returns in preparation of clients Form W-2/W-3 and Form 1099/1096.
Prepared journal entries to record payroll and related transactions, month end adjustments to achieve accurate financial reporting.
Responsible for researching tax issues and providing recommendations for solutions.
Assisted in other tasks/projects as assigned by Managing Consultant.
Prepared individual income taxes, 1120 S and 1120s.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Accounting
CPA & CGAP Resume
Summary : Career Goals: Senior Accountant / Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst Dedicated Accountant with five years of experience preparing various Tax Returns and composing raw financial data into client necessary reports. Participating in team work and client satisfactory results are key to any successful work- performance. Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, Adobe PDF, and other accounting software: Ultra Tax, Go-Systems, Creative Solutions Accounting, QuickBooks, Fixed Asset Software, and Finance Pro.
Skills : Microsoft 2013 Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; QuickBooks; Keyboarding/ 10-Key Calculator; Records Management; Medical Terminology, Quickbooks.
Description :
Hired as an Accountant to input client financial data into financial software, to adjust book account balances to actual, and to prepare 2011 Tax Returns.
Key results: Constructed month end Financial Statements from raw client source documents.
Reconciled the financial data to Bank Statements and Credit Card Statements.
Performed Loan Amortization and Depreciation Reports.
Adjusted payroll accounts to coincide with the actual payments made and liabilities outstanding.
Took prepared Trial Balances and made tax adjustments accordingly for Business Tax Returns.
Assembled Property Tax Returns when required.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS In Accounting
CPA & Practice Executive Resume
Objective : Microsoft Excel and Word (pivots, v-lookups, charts) and Access Database, Abacus, Oracle, AS400, SAP, GLS System, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Cognos, Hyperion, Query Writer, One-Write Plus, Great Plains, Peachtree, ProsysFX, Paychex, ADP and, One Source and ability to learn any software.
Skills : Quickbooks, Excel, Editing.
Description :
Perform bookkeeping services and manage bookkeepers to ensure data accuracy of the financial information.
Analyze and review financial statements for clients and provide feedback to assist with growth opportunities, profit improvements and efficiencies.
Complete tax returns for a variety of client types including individuals, sole proprietors, S Corporations, Partnerships and Corporations.
Assist with adjusting entries for the book to tax differences.
Meet with clients to discuss business improvement ideas.
Implemented a project and task management system to manage workflow and communication for the firm.
Assist the clients with 1099 distribution; Keep the clients aware of deadlines such as sales taxes, payroll taxes, franchise taxes and income taxes.
Perform cost analysis for client to assist in gaining improved profitability.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Accounting
CPA Resume
Summary : Currently am working for an established multi-state retail chain as the Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for maintaining all general ledger components, including financial statement preparation and reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers. Also charged with oversight of million dollar plus inventory. In addition am currently serving as controller for successful local sports facility, responsible for tracking team payments and overseeing accounts receivable function as well as paying all bills and maintaining corporate books.
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