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Laura Halbrook

Winnsboro,LA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Little & Associates, CPA
05.2022 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy..
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Accounting Intern

Woodard & Associates, CPA
06.2021 - 05.2022

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  • Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
  • Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports..
  • Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
  • Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.

Sales Associate

Cato's Fashion
09.2019 - 09.2020


  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Education

MBA - Accounting - Finance Concentration

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
05.2025

BBA - Accounting

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
12.2023

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Budget Analysis
  • Calculating Liabilities
  • Data Inputting
  • Auditing
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Project Accounting
  • Auditing Procedures
  • Cost Accounting
  • Customer Relations

Additional Information

I recently applied to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Exam. I plan to obtain a Certified Public Accounting License in 2024.

Timeline

Accountant

Little & Associates, CPA
05.2022 - Current

Accounting Intern

Woodard & Associates, CPA
06.2021 - 05.2022

Sales Associate

Cato's Fashion
09.2019 - 09.2020

MBA - Accounting - Finance Concentration

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

BBA - Accounting

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Laura Halbrook