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Job descriptions cite both technical expertise and client interaction.
PHYLLIS CLARKSON
4205-K Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20015
202/ 555-7792
phyllisclarkson@anyisp.net
OBJECTIVE: Senior Accountant position in the field of public accounting.
EDUCATION: YALE UNIVERSITY New Haven, CT
B.S. Degree in Business Administration 2000
Concentration: Accounting
Member of Honorary Accounting Society
Cumulative GPA: 3.92
Successfully passed all parts of uniform C.P.A. Exam
EMPLOYMENT: HARPER & THAMES, CPA’s Washington, DC
Senior Accountant 2004 to present
Supervise staff accountants in the audit, review, and compilation of
financial statements for small businesses. Prepare individual, corporate,
and trust tax returns. Closely coordinate timing of engagements
with clients and staff. Assist clients in improving the internal controls
within their accounting systems.
POE ACCOUNTING COMPANY Washington, DC
Staff Accountant 2002 to 2004
Independently performed test work in a variety of audit areas.
Worked closely with client personnel at appropriate levels in order to
coordinate the completion of assigned tasks. Developed communication
and planning skills necessary to meet audit timetables for
completion. Used word processing and computing software in
preparation of audit work papers.
YALE UNIVERSITY – Controller’s Office New Haven, CT
Billing Assistant Summer 2001
Assisted in the preparation and processing of payments and preregistration
of students for the fall semester.