I am a seasoned professional, with over 25 years in accounting, computer and entrepreneurial business experience. My background includes vast and diverse experience in financial statement preparation, financial analysis, audit preparation and GAAP compliance. I am an effective hands on individual, with excellent communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Usually reporting to and supporting the controller or CFO, I have assisted in the installation of new accounting systems while also establishing controls and procedures. This includes the installation of the fixed asset module in Great Plains. My skills in fixed asset management functions include maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules, entering and removing assets. I have experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processing. I have prepared sales tax returns for 35 states on a timely basis. I was responsible for preparing schedules and reports for month-end, year-end and audit purposes. I was a member of an audit preparation team in a hi-tech corporation, during the dot.com failure era. My computer skills include being highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables and v/h lookups) and knowledge of Access, Word and Outlook. My accounting software experience includes Timberline, Great Plains, Quick Books, Accpac and Peachtree among others.Specialties: SKILLS SUMMARYAccounts Payable / ReceivableReport Preparation ManagementGeneral Journal EntriesGAAP ComplianceAccount AnalysisP & L / Balance Sheet Financial StatementsProject AccountingInventory ControlFixed Asset ManagementGeneral LedgerIndividual Income Tax Payroll Reporting Sales Tax ReportingVariance AnalysisReconciliations / Accounts & BankMonth End/Year End ClosingExcel / Access / WordAudit AssistanceDepreciation / Amortization