Michael Harper, Msa Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Implemented full-cycle accounting system from scratchAdministered full-cycle accounting systemImplemented internal control proceduresService Manager to 15+ techniciansGeneral Manager to 25+ employeesPrepared Federal and State tax returns for the companyManaged inventory

Completed MS Accountancy July 2012. Member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business (3.88 GPA)

Greater Denver Area

•Fully reconciled various general ledger accounts in multiple countries on a monthly basis•Fully reconciled multiple credit card accounts•Entered daily payments for multiple countries and currencies into the general ledger•Entered vouchers into the accounts payable system for multiple countries•Prepared vouchers for payment on a weekly basis for multiple countries•Entered journal entries for biweekly and monthly payrolls•Assisted in the month end close process•Entered and prepared for payment travel and other various employee expenses•Updated the foreign currency exchange rates for multiple countries on a weekly basis•Prepared 1099’s for all independent contractors

Greater Denver Area

•Fully reconciled several bank accounts•Entered fixed assets and accompanying depreciation expenses into new accounting software•Created depreciation schedule for subsequent years•Maintained full chart of accounts by updating transactions using journal entries•Maintained financial statements to include Balance Sheet and Income Statement•Verified and corrected data transferred from software conversion and adjusted as necessary•Allocated deferred revenue to proper reporting periods•Fully reconciled chart of accounts•Prepared quarterly 940/941

Greater Denver Area

•Loaded the necessary files from various phone bridges to start the billing process•Corrected any mismatches between phone calls to ensure accurate billing to the clients•Billed the replay minutes from saved phone conferences on a daily basis•Collected the necessary data to bill other conference types•Provided customer service to various clients•Billed conference calls for subsidiary company•Completed the billing cycle•Distributed invoices and various reports to customers•Trained various individuals on different facets of the job•Provided customer service via email/phone to various customers

Greater Denver Area

•Interviewed taxpayer and/or powers of attorney face-to-face to discuss options to meet current/future tax compliance•Discussed options with taxpayer and/or powers of attorney to reach current/future tax compliance•Analyzed taxpayer financial data to resolve tax compliance issues•Analyzed various tax documents•Interpreted tax laws to taxpayers•Investigated and researched financial data and property records•Prepared 940 and 941/944 tax returns•Enforced collection actions on taxpayer's when cooperation could not be attained

Greater Denver Area

•Approved accounts payable payments for third party subcontractors•Assisted in preparing month end reports to include the income statement•Prepared monthly fixed/variable billing statements•Monitored customer accounts for outstanding debts and credits•Communicated with customers and account representatives to resolve issues•Created and maintained Excel spreadsheet to track open purchase orders•Reviewed out-of-scope trouble calls and determined viability for variable billing

Greater Denver Area

•Prepared disbursement requests for credit balances•Communicated with account representatives to resolve issues•Applied incoming payments to customers/invoices•Performed weekly trial balance to monitor outstanding debts and credits•Responsible for 5 profit centers at one time•Trained a temporary employee

Greater Denver Area

•Assisted in preparing month end reports by performing trial balances and reconciliations of various accounts•Reviewed month end reports and researched/corrected any discrepancies with general ledger entries•Prepared billing invoices for own and other sections•Completed daily bank reconciliation and made appropriate journal entries•Prepared past due notices and performed collection duties•Reconciled various accounts on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis•Input various general ledger entries

Greater Denver Area

•Prepared coding spreadsheet for Accounts Payable clerk for fuel purchases on fuel credit cards•Served as backup for all Accounts Payable to primary Accounts Payable clerk•Received, reviewed, and paid accounts payable invoices•Prepared W-2 and 1099-Misc wage documents for employees and contractors•Prepared and completed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 250 employees and contractors•Assisted Chief Financial Officer in preparing month end closing reports including balance sheet and income statement•Assisted Chief Financial Officer in preparing monthly revenue and expense reports•Completed daily bank reconciliation for various payroll/operating accounts•Prepared quarterly International Fuel Tax Assessment tax return•Prepared quarterly/annual employee tax returns•Initiated and set up direct deposit for employees and contractors•Communicated with drivers/contractors and Human Resources to resolve pay issues•Verified accuracy of payroll journals and corrected if necessary•Set up and trained drivers/contractors on company cell phone system•Served as company System Administrator/Information Technologist for 8 months•Prepared billing statements

•Calculated reimbursable travel expenses and verified the correctness/validity•Prepared up to 300 daily payments for transmission to Defense Finance & Accounting Service•Corresponded daily with administrators and their assistants to promote a better working relationshipthat would improve office effectiveness and customer service•Compiled monthly statistic reports on payments made•Assisted in creation and implementation of a near paperless environment using the Internet cutting down on processing time from approximately 5 weeks to 1 week•Set up and trained administrative units with hardware/education to promote near paperless environment•Responsible for $1M cash liability to make daily cash disbursements for major military post in Iraq•Completed daily reconciliation of cash payments and remaining cash for personal and other Marines' cash liability•Input cash payments into the payroll system to update a service member's pay account•Audited internal procedures to improve efficiency•Prepared individual tax returns for active duty and retired military personnel and Federal employees•Interpreted tax laws to active duty and retired military personnel and Federal employees•Supervised up to 25 military and civilian personnel