Kimberly Karon Lay-Christy

9921 La Cienega Street

Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
(residence) - (702) 270-3944
(cellular) - (425) 238-6238
klb13354@westpost.net
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To secure a responsible position as an Accountant, in which my experience and p
ersonal abilities will mutually allow for optimum growth opportunities.

CAREER PROFILE
A competent and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience, a
nd a strong record of achievement in providing the necessary accounting/bookkeep
ing expertise to ensure streamlined accounting operations, customer satisfaction
, and increased proficiency.
* Effective decision-maker; able to quickly evaluate available alternatives in
a logical manner.
* Excellent communicating, listening and negotiating skills, coupled with the a
bility to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of personnel, managemen
t and clients.
* Computer Operations - Quickbooks; Quick Books Pro; Microsoft Office Suite; MA
S 90, Peachtree, Solomon; Impact; FoxPro, dBase III, Novel/UNIX Networks; Intern
et; Office Equipment.
* Proven background at high levels of leadership, staffing, team building, plan
ning, organizing, and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contrib
utions to bottom-line results.
Multi-Task Oriented * Detail Oriented * People/Se
rvice Oriented * Results/Profit Oriented

SPECIALIZED STRENGTHS
Multi-Branch Financial Accounting
- Large Project Accounting, Inventory Control
Full Charge Accounting
- Accounts Payable/Receivable, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Asset Mana
gement, Tax Reporting, Payroll
Operations / Office Management
- PolicyDevelopment, Strategic Planning, Event Coordination, Sales/Marketing, J
ob Costing/Bidding, Budget Preparation and Implementation, Construction Accounti
ng
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/04 - 08/10 THE TAN FACTORY, Las Vegas, Nevada
Accountant
* Perform a diverse range of responsibilities to include, but not limited to: f
inancial statements, payroll and all applicable taxes, accounts receivable/payab
le, budget administration, and cash flow for all 17 branch locations including u
p to 85 personnel; all of which resulting in highly efficient and smooth flowing
accounting functions.
2001 - 2003 KRISTINE DONOVICK INTERIOR DESIGN INC., Seattle, Washington
Full Charge Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant
* Responsibilities encompassed: personal bookkeeping and all calendar schedulin
g for Kristine Donovick and high-end interior design firm, entailing all general
accounting including purchasing, acquisition, and travel itineraries, etc.
1996 - 2001 EXPRESSIONS CUSTOM FURNITURE, Kirkland, Washington
Full Charge Bookkeeper / Office Manager
* Administered all general accounting and payroll functions for two branch loca
tions.
1990 - 1996 RIVERSIDE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Portland, Oregon
Club Accountant / Office Manager
* Responsible for complete financial package for construction of a $4.5 million
clubhouse including: lien releases, draw requests, conversion conversion of MA
S90 accounting software applications, and supervision of all technical upgrades.
* Researched and procured enhanced benefit packages, reorganized office structu
re, and administered all budgeting, forecasting, and office administration.
* Developed and documented office job descriptions and performance reviews.
* Converted Point of Sale system including inventory and general ledger integra
tion.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE CHRONOLOGY
1986 - 1990 AIR MAC OF WASHINGTON, INC., Portland, Oregon
Full Charge Bookkeeper
EDUCATION Associates Degree Business Administration in Accounting
Canterbury University
CERTIFIED BUSINESS ACCOUNTANT
Chase College of Business
CONCENTRATION: BUSINESS ACCOUNTING &PRACTICES
Clark College
REFERENCES
Available upon request.