Karen Funk Blocher |
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| CANDIDATE SUMMARY: I am a degreed accountant (B.S. in Business/Accounting, 2005) and CPA candidate, with experience as a staff accountant at large and small businesses in several industries. While studying for my CPA exam, I am actively seeking long term employment in a stable company that will benefit from my existing skills but also expand on them to our mutual benefit. |
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| Looking for: |
Permanent, full-time, in-house position; but will consider other opportunities. |
Title Sought: |
Staff Accountant or similar |
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| Industry and Company: |
Any; prefer one not in severe
distress due to economic downturn. Any size organization, public, private or non-profit. |
Area of Availability: |
Metro Tucson AZ (maximum one hour commute). Some travel is okay. |
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| Salary Required: |
$30,000 - $60,000 annually. Will accept a lower starting salary for the right opportunity. |
Nationality and Languages: |
U.S. Citizen; extremely proficient in English, extremely limited in Spanish and French. |
Please email for full resume. |
| SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE: I am currently the staff bookkeeper/accountant at the Episcopal Parish of St. Michael and All Angels, gaining experience in the nonprofit arena. My accounting experience began at two travel agencies, most notably as operations manager for Worldwide Travel, Inc. (1993-2005), where I performed all bookkeeping and accounting functions (including accounts receivable and accounts payable) except for income taxes and certain year-end adjustments as directed by a CPA. After obtaining my degree I accepted a position as staff accountant at First Magnus Financial Corp (2005-2007), handling all payroll, fixed asset and depreciation journal entries and many other allocations. Since FMFC folded in the mortgage crisis, I have worked at Beaudry RV (now in bankruptcy) and in three temporary positions through Robert Half / Accountemps. Over my career I have also designed and compiled numerous reports in Excel and other programs for a variety of users, evaluated and installed new programs and upgrades, and analyzed and improved accounting procedures. |
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| EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business / Accounting, University of Phoenix, 2005 previously English and Film major, Syracuse University |
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| Skills: |
General ledger reconciliation Journal entries Fixed assets and depreciation Payroll Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Commission tracking Billing Allocations and Adjustments Plus limited experience in Fund accounting Also: Webmaster Published writer |
Programs: |
Epicor Excel Microsoft Word Depreciation Solution QuickBooks Pro and numerous industry-specific back office accounting and computer reservation systems. Limited experience with Peachtree Solomon |
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