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Chris Carlson
Accountant And Entrepreneur
Fairfield,IA
Summary
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Accounting position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Friendly and reliable, offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude.
- Diligent and responsible, with excellent history of running smooth, accurate registers, keeping merchandise stocked and maintaining cleanliness. Offering experience in FOH and BOH roles. Well-organized and dependable with unparalleled dedication to team success, business operations and customer loyalty.
- Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cashier
Walmart
Ottumwa, Iowa
05.2022 - Current
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Cashier
Walmart
Fairfield, Iowa
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Department
- Handled multiple student accounts
- Assisted accountants with quarterly and year end closings
- Compiled and analyzed data daily
- Handled sensitive and confidential data with great integrity
- Prepared financial forecasts for regulatory reporting timelines
- Processed accounting procedures according to best practices
- Maintained customer service relationships
- Performed research, data entry and filing
- Keen ability to solve problems efficiently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Peachtree
- Developed balance sheets, income statements and invoices.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Accounting Intern
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
- Identified system errors and applied established company policies and procedures to resolve issues.
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
- Quickly and accurately processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Prepared monthly closings by creating journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Pitched in to help manager with special projects.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statements with high accuracy.
- Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Collaborated with data analysts to review and generate ad hoc account reports and statements.
- Reviewed and paid vendor invoices monthly.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality in personal, telephone and email interactions to comply with preset standards and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Computer Science
Buena Vista University
Ottumwa, IA 05.2012 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Accounting & Computer Science, Business Management
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA 05.2010 - 08.2012
Skills
Customer assistance
Records Maintenance
Proficient in [Software]
Point of sale operation
Receipt and refund issuance
Stocking and replenishing
Cleaning and sanitizing
Money handling
Coaching and mentoring
Drawer management
Currency counting
Staff Training
Time management skills
Safe verifications
Product and service sales
Liquor law compliance
Guest inquiries
Order taking
Spirit, wine and beer expertise
Identification checks
Reports and documents
Customer Relations
Till counting
Refunds and exchanges
Cash register operation
Product knowledge
Payment collection
Inventory management
Purchase assistance
Cash drawer management
Sales expertise
Cash Handling
Written and verbal communication
Cash register systems
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Outlook
Quickbooks
Skype
Google Drive
DropBox
Office 365
Interests
Video Games
Entrepreneurship
Work From Home Positions
Building Computers and Doing Repairs
Timeline
Cashier
Walmart
05.2022 - Current
Cashier
Walmart
03.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Computer Science
Buena Vista University
05.2012 - 12.2014
Accounting Intern
Indian Hills Community College
07.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Accounting & Computer Science, Business Management
Indian Hills Community College
05.2010 - 08.2012