Richard Swank
Benton,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 18 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting.
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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
TEK Builders, Inc.
04.2009 - Current
- Responsible for daily computer entries, A/P, job cost, billings, cash reconciliation, and financial statements
- Prepare year-end financial statements, closing entries, and audit reports
Accountant
TEK Builder, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Responsible for daily computer entries, A/P, job cost, billings, cash reconciliation, and financial statements
- Prepare year-end financial statements, closing entries, and audit reports
Education
Master's - Forensic Investigation
Stevenson University
12.2024
Masters - Accounting and Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management-DeVry University
05.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Accounting
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12.2002
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA05.2000
Skills
- Knowledgeable in collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data
- Self-motivated individual and a cooperative team member
- Experienced in tax preparation (1040’s, Schedules A, B, C, D)
- Qualified to sit for the CPA Exam
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows
- Proficient in Microsoft Products, Peachtree, Quicken, Quick Books, Sage, and Tax Software
- Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Proficient with computers, computer technology, and the Internet
- Month end close
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts payable
- Cash flow management
- General ledger
- GAAP
- Internal controls
- Cost accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Depreciation schedules
- Accounting software
- Fixed assets
- Year-end close
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Accounts receivable management
- Cost analysis
- Auditing procedures
- Report preparation
- Profitability analysis
- Cost evaluation
- Balance sheet preparation
- General ledger maintenance
- Standard cost analysis
- Accounts payable management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Journal entries
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- General accounting
- Journal entry preparation
- Documentation and reports
- Microsoft office
- Accounting processes
- Account reconciliation processes
- Task prioritization
- Balance sheets
- Financial statements
- General ledger accounting
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Document recordkeeping
- Tax return filing
- Professionalism
- Accounting software systems
- Tax return preparation
- Accounting records analysis
- Account reconciliation
- Data collection
Timeline
Accountant
TEK Builder, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2023
Accountant
TEK Builders, Inc.
04.2009 - Current
Masters - Accounting and Financial Management
Keller Graduate School of Management-DeVry University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Accounting
Northwest Missouri State University
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Southwestern Community College
Master's - Forensic Investigation
Stevenson University