ELISABETH LARSON

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Home: (406) 459-4341 259 Roland Road
Roundup, MT 59072
eldc21cc@westpost.net
Education
October 2006 Kaplan University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science, Business Accounting
GPA: 3.76, Major GPA: 3.76
Earned Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting degree online. This is a very
challenging way to obtain an education as one has to be able to master new soft
ware, meet strict deadlines, and write several very detailed lengthy papers week
ly. In order to excel in this type of program one has to be extremely motivated
at all times as well have the ability to learn without any direct contact with
professors.
May 1992 Helena Vocational-Technical Center, Helena, MT
A.A.S., Accounting/Data Processing, Minor: Secretarial Studies
GPA: 3.98, Major GPA: 3.98 Attended three years at this institution. Earned two
AAS Degrees: Accounting and Data Processing. Carried an average of 18 credits pe
r term and maintained nearly a 4.0 average. Governmental accounting, payroll ac
counting, and computer programming classes were included in the curriculum. Auth
ored Keno program that was installed onto the schoolas IBM AS400 computer system
. Tutored many students in both accounting and data processing. Minored in Word
Processing and Executive Secretarial studies.
Academic Achievements
a Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, March 2006
a President's List Honors October 2006, August 2006, March 2006, July 2005, Apri
l 2005
a Dean's List Honors June 2006, October 2005
a Dean's List Honors 1989-1992

Work Experience
January 2001 to Present Larson Tax Service, Roundup, MT
Self-employed Tax Preparer
Offer professional income tax preparation and bookkeeping services for individua
ls and small businesses. Certified Tax Preparer working towards becoming a Cha
rtered Tax Professional as well as an Enrolled Agent. My business has steadily
grown each year; the vast majority of these clients are referrals from current c
lients. Client retention rate is over 95%.
November 2009 to May 2010 Keene Veterinary Clinic, Roundup, MT
Veterinary Assistant
Dr. Jennifer Davis-Lowery trained me to assist in surgeries, which included moni
toring anesthesia during surgery, monitoring animals post-op, and extubating ani
mals when ready. Also checked in animals, weighed them, prepared and gave immuni
zations. Contacted clients to let them know when their pets were ready for disch
arge and reviewed discharge instructions with them. Collected payment and issued
rabies tags. On occasion provided transport for pets.

January 2008 to 2009 Sleeping Giant Trucking, Roundup, MT

Full Charge Bookkeeper
Maintained complete accounting records for a small trucking company. Prepared an
d filed all Federal, State, Payroll, and Unemployment taxes. This included quart
erly estimated tax payments as well as quarterly payroll taxes. Made annual proj
ections of income and expenses, which was used as a budgeting tool. Paid all mo
nthly invoices for the businessas expenses. Responsible for filing road use tax
es, maintaining business bank accounts, and preparing the year-end tax return.
January 2008 to March 2008 A2Z Employment Agency, Helena, MT
Temporary Accounts Payable.
Short-term temporary position with Triple A of Montana. Processed daily accounts
payable, paid invoices daily, researched past due accounts, and any other accou
nting duties as assigned. Processed company mail and prepared packages for ship
ment.
August 2002 to March 2003 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Montana, Helena, MT
Customer Service Representative
This position assisted customers with issues regarding their health insurance co
verage. Assistance was provided over the telephone, in writing, or both. Provide
d friendly and complete service to every customers every day. Assisted customer
s with filing appeals when requested. Researched claims history and explained f
indings to customers. This position required knowledge of many different produ
cts, the ability to interpret and explain data to customers, patience and flexib
ility, and the ability to show empathy towards customers.
Summary
Outstanding customer service skills;
Five years of Administrative Assistant experience;
Skilled in many different types of computer programs;
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
Proven ability to recognize, identify, analyze and evaluate data;
Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Professional experience as a self-employed tax preparer;
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality;
Proven ability to learn and adapt.
Professional Certifications
January 2001 to Present Larson Tax Service, Roundup, MT
Certified Personal Income Tax Preparer
Authorized Internal Revenue Service E-filer