SAMPLE RESUME (Enhanced Chronological format) Belcher & Associates, LLC www.Belcher.net
Theresa Garris
2012 Wesley Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
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.