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RICHARD ANDERSON
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position as an Accounting Assistant where extensive experience will be further developed and utilised.

CAREER PROFILE:

• Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
• Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking.

EXPERIENCE:
Glen Dara Construction Co., Cambridge, MA      2000 - Present
Accounting Assistant

• Performed accounts payable functions for construction expenses.
• Managed vendor accounts, generating weekly on demand cheques.
• Managed financial departments with responsibility for Budgets, Forecasting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Created budgets and forecasts for the management group.
• Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines.
• Prepared company accounts and tax returns for audit.
• Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 200+ employees.
• Liased with bankers, insurers and solicitors regarding financial transactions.

Stonepark Web Design Inc., Boston, MA      1997 - 2000
Accounting Assistant

• Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll departments.
• Generated budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis and presented to the management team.
• Reported on variances in quarterly costing reports.
• Prepared annual company accounts and reports.
• Administered online banking functions.
• Reduced credit period from 90 days to 60 days.
• Managed payroll function for 140 employees.
• Monitored and recorded company expenses.

Lancer Industries, Copley, Boston, MA      1995 - 1997
Administrative Assistant

• Performed general office duties and administrative tasks.
• Prepared weekly confidential sales reports for presentation to management.
• Managed the internal and external mail functions.
• Provided telephone support.
• Scheduled client appointments and maintained up-to-date confidential client files.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the Suffolk University, Boston, MA in 1995
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP Professional.

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