Matthew J. Smith-Cook 850-316-5029 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE Seeking an entry level position as a Staff Accountant that will expand my skills while gaining experience and expertise in
accounting EDUCATION University of Mobile—Mobile, AL Graduation, December, 2015
- Bachelor o f Science, Accounting *GPA 3.46
- Bachelor of Science, Business Management *GPA 3.52 - Coursework in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Governmental, Auditing, and Taxation completed
EMPLOYMENT Carr, Riggs & Ingram – Montgomery, AL January 2016-Present
Staff Accountant - Supported management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.
- Gathered data for internal audits through interviews and financial research.
National Flight Academy—Pensacola, FL Summer 2015 Staff Coordinator
- Supervised 10+ employee’s
- Developed work schedules , prepared reports, trained new employees
- Served as mentor, role model and counselor for 40 youth
- Maintained safety standards set by Flight Academy
Warren Averett—Fort Walton Beach, FL Spring 2015 Tax Intern
- Prepared tax returns
- Performed tax research for Homeowner Associations, S-Corporations and Partnerships
- Aided Accountants with daily cash posting to members ’ accounts
- Scanned and indexed documents into CCH - Proficient in ProSystem fx ( Document, Engagement, Fixed Assets)
- Helped Senior Accountants with monthly close and journal entries
- Backed all accounting personnel with various tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
HONOR S AND ACTIVITIE S—Univ ersity of Mobile
- Men’s Basketball Team 2011-2015 - Enactus Account Manager 2013-2014
*Academic All-Conference Member
*NABC Honors Court - National Honor Society 2013-2014
- Dean’s and President’s List 2011-2014 - Volunteer
- Ram Kids Mentor 2012-2013 Boys & Girls Club
Dumas Wesley
- Volunteer Coach 2012-2013
AWARDS
- NAIA Scholar Athlete Award - Capital One Academic All-District Team - Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic Team - Southern States Athletic Conference Champions of Character