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SAMPLE RESUME (Enhanced Chronological format) Belcher & Associates, LLC www.Belcher.net
Theresa Garris
2012 Wesley Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
Cell: (###) ###-####; E-Mail: [email protected]
SUMMARY
2 ½ years of public accounting experience: for-profit and not-for-profit entities
Relocating
and seeking professional employment in Broward County / Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Would like to advance my career in public accounting. Very comfortable in audit and tax.
Well versed in OMB Circular A-133 Single Audits
Three busy seasons of full-time tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
CPA candidate (Florida). Have met 150-hour requirement, and will sit for exam in Month, Year.
3 ½ years of office/administrative and bookkeeping experience (20 hours per week while completing degree)
Hardworking, industrious, works well independently and with others. Strong team player and demonstrates
professional respect and courtesy toward others. Self-motivated and good communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
In-Charge / Staff Accountant, A, B & C, LLP, Asheville, North Carolina Aug. Year – Present
A, B & C, LLP is a Top 20 U.S. public accounting firm and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia
Reason for Leaving: Spouse accepted a substantial promotion which requires relocation to south Florida
80% of my experience has been in governmental and non-profit auditing and accounting. Of that 65%
has been devoted to OBM Circular A-133 Single Audit engagements.
After one year of experience, I was assigned in-charge responsibility of the second largest governmental
client in our office. During this audit, I was able to supervise two other staff persons. The audit went
smoothly and the report was issued earlier than expected. I have successfully completed my second year
of in-charge responsibilities with this client.
20% of my experience has been divided between tax and for-profit audit client engagements. I now have
completed three full tax seasons in public accounting, including preparation of tax returns for individuals,
partnerships, and corporations. In addition, I have two for-profit audit clients.
Transitioned from paper audits to paperless audits
Receptionist, Jack Sikes Realty Feb. Year – May Year
Answered a nine-line telephone system. Set appointments for the showing of the agent’s listings.
Input house listings into the computer and performed various file work involved with the listings
Bookkeeper, Morgenthal Designs June Year – Sept. Year
Balanced the checkbooks for four different accounts, paid bills, and had minor payroll responsibilities
Helped to teach co-workers how to use computers. Performed some receptionist duties and clerical work.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, May Year, Middle Tennessee State University
Major: Accounting. Minor: Business Administration.
CPA Candidate. Met 150-hour requirement. Passed Auditing and very close on the other three parts.
Seeking to sit in Florida for the exam again in Month, Year.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in: MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Lotus, Go Systems Audit, Pro Systems Tax,
Audit Command Language (ACL), and Engagement Manager.


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