Junior Accountant or Accounting Associate or Accountant or Staff
Junior Accountant, Accounting Associate, Accountant, Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, Fund Accountant, Public Accountant with 1 years experience looking for a Direct Contributor position.
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THEODORE B. SLICER, JR. 405 West Townsend Road, PO Box 155 Saint Johns, MI 48879 Cell: 614-783-8605 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Versatile, results-driven Tax Preparer, Reporting Specialist and Network Engineer with recent Accounting degree and 15 years experience as an invaluable "go to " resource supporting diverse organizations, Including Nethaway & Clausen (CPA firm), Lansing Community College, IRS VITA Program, Pearson Educational Measurement, WorldCom/MCI Communications, Quest Communications and CompuWare Corporation. Currently pursuing CPA Certification. Routinely praised in every position for exemplary dedication and service, going well beyond job scope. * Proficient at quickly mastering new technologies, systems and processes and effectively applying them in the workplace. * Assume complete ownership of all projects/assignments, with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Natural ability to build strong, trusting relationships with customers/users. * Demonstrate practical yet imaginative approaches to service delivery, workflow management and process improvement. * Consistent, well-organized and dependable performer with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities. Thrive in fast-paced environments, readily meeting evolving business and technology challenges. TECHNICAL SKILLS Software: ProSystem FX, Tax Wise, Microsoft Excel Specialist, Microsoft Office, Peachtree, QuickBooks Networking: Frame Relay, TCP/IP, Dial on Demand routers, IPVPN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NETHAWAY & CLAUSEN, P.C., Lansing, MI; 02/2010 - 04/2010, 02/2009 - 04/2009 and 2/2008 - 4/2008 (3 years) TAX PREPARER (Full-time) KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Highly efficient and skilled in preparing tax returns, performing data entry and conducting research on tax laws. Used ProSystem FX to prepare Individual tax returns and assure timely return of filings. * Reliable, astute performer in completing returns, rewarded with bonus and continuing work for successful contributions. LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Lansing, MI; 08/2007 - 07/2009 STUDENT SAFETY ASSISTANT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Part-time) 2 years Fulfilled this role while completing AS degree in Accounting (received 2009). KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * "Go to" resource in work-study program, accountable for fire extinguisher (750 throughout campus) and AED (Automated
Electronic Defibrillation) units maintenance, emergency light checks, vehicle checks and basic locksmith tasks. * In April 2009, selected by Director of EMS to also maintain Excel spreadsheets on a fleet tracking program and to develop cost tracking measures for maintenance, repairs and fuel costs on school vehicles. Also took initiative to redesign emergency call contact list. SEASONAL/TEMPORARY POSITIONS WHILE PURSUING ACCOUNTING DEGREE 2005 - 2007 Pearson Educational Measurement: Reader/Scorer IRS VITA Program: Tax Preparer Olsten Staffing Services: Document/Book Processor Clients: MESSA Insurance Company, Capital Area District Library Microcenter Distribution Center: Seasonal Warehouse Randstad North America: Reader/Scorer WORLDCOM/MCI COMMUNICATIONS, Hilliard, OH; 07/2000 - 04/2004 REPORTING SPECIALIST & NETWORK ENGINEER III; 4 years Fulfilled vital dual roles in Product Deployment Services Department as Service Level Agreement (SLA) Report Technologist providing IP Virtual Private Networking (IPVPN) reports to sales, management and clients and Network Engineer III for Nortel Contivity product, troubleshooting and resolving install-related issues for non-dedicated Virtual Private Network connection customers. * Performed root cause analysis and created technical documentation with associates in post-mortem writing on continuous trouble tickets. Managed large amounts of data and imported to Excel for reporting of projects/queries and to create automated SLA reports. * Completed reports and provided key information for numerous departments, levels of management and account teams. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Produced savings of $80-$120K monthly in credit payouts by teaming to introduce SLA data collection procedures that modified report generating methods. * Skillfully handled daily calls from 10,000+ sites nationwide to remote test client Dial-on-Demand product, delivering critical support during configuration process. * Collaborated with Install Engineers in setting up Dial on Demand routers in numerous locations for major companies (such as Allstate Home Offices). Teamed with Install Technicians to configure Nortel Contivity routers and coordinated with both clients' Lead Engineers and WorldCom technicians to achieve install goals. Rapidly progressed to Team Lead due to diligence and client responsiveness. * Spearheaded dedicated VPN reporting project to determine legitimate network outages and report this information to Account Teams for crediting network downtime. Met challenge of replacing inefficient, incorrect outage tracking process, by producing an innovative solution using an Excel template to manipulate the data much faster. Achieved major cost savings by resolving issues with false positives and fully automating the system. QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, Dublin, OH; 11/1999 - 07/2000 TROUBLE TECHNICIAN (Consultant); 9 months
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Recognized for excellence of work as top router and selected to manage special hotline for critical routing issues. * Played key role in 3 company-wide reorganizations, ensuring all responsibilities were completed on time and met requirements. Praised for reliability and responsiveness, leading to direct full-time hire by Qwest. * Promoted to newly-created 24/7 on-call "Echo Taskforce" to research and resolve issues causing echo feedback on circuit routing. PRIOR EXPERIENCE From 1993 - 1999, held positions as General Manager, Software Sales Support and Technician II for Chroma Systems, CompuWare Corporation and CompuServe/Worldcom Advanced Networks. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Promoted to Lead Technician on Frame Relay and TCP/IP issues due to excellence of Help Desk support for high-level technicians and end-users. (CompuServe/Worldcom) * Successfully launched, ran operations, marketing/advertising, selling and building/testing of computer systems for Chroma Systems during college tenure. EDUCATION Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI A.S., Accounting, CPA Track, Cum Laude 2009 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI B.A., Telecommunications, Minor in Business, 1996
Electronic Defibrillation) units maintenance, emergency light checks, vehicle checks and basic locksmith tasks. * In April 2009, selected by Director of EMS to also maintain Excel spreadsheets on a fleet tracking program and to develop cost tracking measures for maintenance, repairs and fuel costs on school vehicles. Also took initiative to redesign emergency call contact list. SEASONAL/TEMPORARY POSITIONS WHILE PURSUING ACCOUNTING DEGREE 2005 - 2007 Pearson Educational Measurement: Reader/Scorer IRS VITA Program: Tax Preparer Olsten Staffing Services: Document/Book Processor Clients: MESSA Insurance Company, Capital Area District Library Microcenter Distribution Center: Seasonal Warehouse Randstad North America: Reader/Scorer WORLDCOM/MCI COMMUNICATIONS, Hilliard, OH; 07/2000 - 04/2004 REPORTING SPECIALIST & NETWORK ENGINEER III; 4 years Fulfilled vital dual roles in Product Deployment Services Department as Service Level Agreement (SLA) Report Technologist providing IP Virtual Private Networking (IPVPN) reports to sales, management and clients and Network Engineer III for Nortel Contivity product, troubleshooting and resolving install-related issues for non-dedicated Virtual Private Network connection customers. * Performed root cause analysis and created technical documentation with associates in post-mortem writing on continuous trouble tickets. Managed large amounts of data and imported to Excel for reporting of projects/queries and to create automated SLA reports. * Completed reports and provided key information for numerous departments, levels of management and account teams. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Produced savings of $80-$120K monthly in credit payouts by teaming to introduce SLA data collection procedures that modified report generating methods. * Skillfully handled daily calls from 10,000+ sites nationwide to remote test client Dial-on-Demand product, delivering critical support during configuration process. * Collaborated with Install Engineers in setting up Dial on Demand routers in numerous locations for major companies (such as Allstate Home Offices). Teamed with Install Technicians to configure Nortel Contivity routers and coordinated with both clients' Lead Engineers and WorldCom technicians to achieve install goals. Rapidly progressed to Team Lead due to diligence and client responsiveness. * Spearheaded dedicated VPN reporting project to determine legitimate network outages and report this information to Account Teams for crediting network downtime. Met challenge of replacing inefficient, incorrect outage tracking process, by producing an innovative solution using an Excel template to manipulate the data much faster. Achieved major cost savings by resolving issues with false positives and fully automating the system. QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, Dublin, OH; 11/1999 - 07/2000 TROUBLE TECHNICIAN (Consultant); 9 months
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Recognized for excellence of work as top router and selected to manage special hotline for critical routing issues. * Played key role in 3 company-wide reorganizations, ensuring all responsibilities were completed on time and met requirements. Praised for reliability and responsiveness, leading to direct full-time hire by Qwest. * Promoted to newly-created 24/7 on-call "Echo Taskforce" to research and resolve issues causing echo feedback on circuit routing. PRIOR EXPERIENCE From 1993 - 1999, held positions as General Manager, Software Sales Support and Technician II for Chroma Systems, CompuWare Corporation and CompuServe/Worldcom Advanced Networks. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Promoted to Lead Technician on Frame Relay and TCP/IP issues due to excellence of Help Desk support for high-level technicians and end-users. (CompuServe/Worldcom) * Successfully launched, ran operations, marketing/advertising, selling and building/testing of computer systems for Chroma Systems during college tenure. EDUCATION Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI A.S., Accounting, CPA Track, Cum Laude 2009 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI B.A., Telecommunications, Minor in Business, 1996
