Certified Public Accountant Resume Sample

CHRIS SMITH, CPA

123 Main Street • Hometown, TX • (555) 555-1234 • csmith@company.com

ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Comprehensive experience in public and private accounting roles.
  • Background in varied industries and specialized knowledge of engineering and oil and gas areas.
  • Skills gained via audit, tax services, supervisory and training accomplishments.
  • Specialized accounting degree supported by general business curriculum and updated by ongoing professional development.
  • Knowledge of Excel, Supercalc, Lotus 123, Creative Solutions, Lacerte Tax Program, QuickBooks, Word, Access, FileMaker Pro, and Wordperfect.

 

ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

1992 - Present

MASTERMIND ENGINEERING, Houston, TX

Accounting Manager

  • Complete SEC Reporting and Disclosure forms. Manage general ledger closing and maintenance. Supervise and review all accounting and finance areas.
  • Administrate 401(K) pension plan. Implement accounting, payroll, and manufacturing software.
  • Report directly to CFO, providing financial data and analytical reports to maximize profits and support managerial decisions. Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise accounting, bookkeeping, and analyst professionals.

 

1988 - 1992

DUNPHY & REILLY, INC, Houston, TX

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Conducted operational and financial audits of manufacturing subsidiaries.
  • Designed and implemented audit programs to test the efficiency of all aspects of accounting controls.
  • Recommended changes and improvements to corporate and divisional management.
  • Trained and supervised staff auditors in all aspects of the audit engagement.
  • Involved with corporate management in areas of acquisition and corporate development.

 

1982 - 1988

CHURCHILL NORTH, Houston, TX

Supervising Senior Accountant

  • Supervised, planned, and budgeted audit engagements.
  • Oversaw and completed checks of audit reports, financial statements, and tax filings. Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff accountants.
  • Gained experience from client assignments, including those in oil and gas, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofit arenas.
  • Proficient training use of spreadsheet packages.

 

1982 - 1984

CHURCHILL NORTH, Houston, TX

Senior Accountant

  • Served as liaison between Supervisor, Staff Accountants and clients.
  • Assisted with preparation of financial statements, tax filings, and audit reports.

 

1980 - 1982

GORDON, ODOM & DAVIS, INC, Austin, TX

Staff Accountant

  • Completed compilations, reviews, audits, and tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
  • Created financial schedules and reports using Excel and Supercalc spreadsheet programs.
  • Passed Audit, Law, and Theory portions of CPA exam at first sitting.

 

ACCOUNTING EDUCATION

1980

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX 

Bachelor of Science, Accountancy