CHRIS SMITH, CPA
123 Main Street • Hometown, TX • (555) 555-1234 • csmith@company.com
ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATIONS
| - Comprehensive experience in public and private accounting roles.
- Background in varied industries and specialized knowledge of engineering and oil and gas areas.
- Skills gained via audit, tax services, supervisory and training accomplishments.
- Specialized accounting degree supported by general business curriculum and updated by ongoing professional development.
- Knowledge of Excel, Supercalc, Lotus 123, Creative Solutions, Lacerte Tax Program, QuickBooks, Word, Access, FileMaker Pro, and Wordperfect.
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ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
1992 - Present | MASTERMIND ENGINEERING, Houston, TX Accounting Manager - Complete SEC Reporting and Disclosure forms. Manage general ledger closing and maintenance. Supervise and review all accounting and finance areas.
- Administrate 401(K) pension plan. Implement accounting, payroll, and manufacturing software.
- Report directly to CFO, providing financial data and analytical reports to maximize profits and support managerial decisions. Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise accounting, bookkeeping, and analyst professionals.
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1988 - 1992 | DUNPHY & REILLY, INC, Houston, TX Senior Internal Auditor - Conducted operational and financial audits of manufacturing subsidiaries.
- Designed and implemented audit programs to test the efficiency of all aspects of accounting controls.
- Recommended changes and improvements to corporate and divisional management.
- Trained and supervised staff auditors in all aspects of the audit engagement.
- Involved with corporate management in areas of acquisition and corporate development.
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1982 - 1988 | CHURCHILL NORTH, Houston, TX Supervising Senior Accountant - Supervised, planned, and budgeted audit engagements.
- Oversaw and completed checks of audit reports, financial statements, and tax filings. Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff accountants.
- Gained experience from client assignments, including those in oil and gas, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofit arenas.
- Proficient training use of spreadsheet packages.
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1982 - 1984 | CHURCHILL NORTH, Houston, TX Senior Accountant - Served as liaison between Supervisor, Staff Accountants and clients.
- Assisted with preparation of financial statements, tax filings, and audit reports.
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1980 - 1982 | GORDON, ODOM & DAVIS, INC, Austin, TX Staff Accountant - Completed compilations, reviews, audits, and tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
- Created financial schedules and reports using Excel and Supercalc spreadsheet programs.
- Passed Audit, Law, and Theory portions of CPA exam at first sitting.
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ACCOUNTING EDUCATION
1980 | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX Bachelor of Science, Accountancy |