Staff Accountant with more than 10 years of valuable, hands-on experience across multiple industries.

  Currently studying for the CPA exam and have owned a bookkeeping firm over the past six years.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of clients and colleagues.

  Recently completed the State of Louisiana Notary Examination; awaiting results.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; QuickBooks; and Great Plains software.

Accounting Management Financial Statements Payroll and Sales Taxes

Accounts Payable/Receivable Journal Entries Collections

General Ledger Auditing Tax Reporting

Income and Expense Tracking Client Relations Bank Reconciliations

Owner, B. Sarver Accounting, LLC Lafayette, LA 2010-Present

  Manage the books for 10 different businesses, including across multiple industries, from healthcare to construction, among others.

  Spearheaded monthly bookkeeping, including tracking income and expenses.

  Oversee accounts payable and receivable; collections; and payroll such as 941 deposits and L-1 payments.

  File all state and IRS quarterly payroll tax reports (Form 941 and Louisiana State Unemployment Claims).

  Distribute 1099s and W2s, along with filing annual reports such as forms 940, 1096, W-3 and L-3.

  Reconciled monthly bank statements and credit cards, and also prepare financial statements.

  Ensure State of Louisiana sales tax is paid in a timely and efficient manner.

  Respond to audits received from Social Security Administration or for Workers compensation.

  Track vacation, sick days and personal day accruals of employees at client companies.

  Install QuickBooks at client locations, including training their staff on best practices.

Staff Accountant, BWV Accounting, LLC Lafayette, LA 2009-2010

  Performed almost exactly the same functions as have for my own business since 2010.

  Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of colleagues to achieve performance objectives.

Accounting Representative, Secon, the Drug Screening Company, Inc. Lafayette, LA 2006-2008

  Helped completed accounts receivable (invoices/billing, processing payments and daily bank deposits).

  Assisted with accounts payable such as verification, as well as General Ledger Coding and processing.

Seasonal Supervisor/Bookkeeper, The Crawfish Shop Crowley, LA 2003-2005

  Performed light bookkeeping pertaining to revenues, expenses and payables.

Bachelor of Business, Accounting, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; earned 2009