Jeffrey E. Sroufe, MBA

Tax Accountant

Refunds Now, Inc. (Tax Services)

381 Wickenden Street

Providence, RI  03903

Office (401) 521-4111 Ext. 1113

Cell (401) 323-9386

E-mail [email protected]

Web Site: http://members.fortunecity.com/taxman007/

Education:

MBA in Global Business (Accounting Concentration), Johnson & Wales University, RI - May 2004

BS (Accounting), Johnson & Wales University, FL - May 2002

AS (Accounting), Johnson & Wales University, FL - May 2000

Relevant Experience and Accomplishments:

Accounting Skills

•  Prepared and Processed 3200 Income Tax Returns using Taxwise

• Reviewed and confirmed the General Ledger Trial Balance Report in cooperation with QuickBooks

• Followed up with Accounts Payable to correct on General Ledger

• Formulated monthly Profit and Loss Statements

• Created spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel to track vendor invoices

• Maintained records of daily income, prepared bank deposits and reconciliations

• Calculated weekly payroll including for 30 employees from the Web Based Time Clock

• Developed an understanding of  QuickBooks and Peach Tree in the Accounting profession

Technical Skills

•  Mastered Tax Preparation Software to facilitate accurate and efficient tax returns (Tax Wise, & Pro Series)

•  Mastered Crystal Reports 9 in developing management reports for the Current and prior tax year seasons

• Assisted in coordinating the daily activities of seven (International Recruiters)

• Developed a working knowledge of (Microsoft Office 2000/XP, DHL Easy ship System)

• Maintained a DHL Tracking Database & Accurately and efficiently filed all paperwork

•  Designed, created, and implemented a database for all incoming freshmen students deposits

•  Defined and created database requirements to allow for the process of linking Admissions to Financial Planning

• Gained a working knowledge of WANG Systems for the daily file maintenance, report running and Microsoft Office 2000/XP

Supervisory Skills

• Effectively managed a staff of 20

• Coordinated schedules

• Enforced company policies-negotiated conflicts in a fair but firm manner

• Performed project management functions to ensure deadlines were met

Employment History:

01/02 – Present Tax Accountant / IT Support            Refunds Now, Inc.                             Providence, RI

9/03 – 05/04      International Recruitment               Johnson & Wales University            Providence, RI

05/03 – 09/03    Miami Admissions Office                Johnson & Wales University            North Miami, FL

06/01 – 09/02    Miami Admissions Office                Johnson & Wales University            North Miami, FL

Research Interest:

• Technology strategies for Small Business and Accounting challenges

• Networking for a Small Business

• Voice Over IP (VOIP)

• Web Design

Computer Experience:

Operating Systems

        WANG vs., DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98 2000,Palm OS,  XP (Home & Professional),

        Windows 2003 Small Business Server with the Exchange Server

Computer Hardware

        HP, IBM, DELL, Palm Pilot, Pocket PC and Wang vs.

Office and Design Software

        Office 2000/XP/2003 - Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Publisher

        Taxwise (UTS), Pro Series, Crystal Reports, QuickBooks, and Peach Tree

Voice Over IP (VOIP)

        Communications 7000 Server (Atlantic Telephone)

Web Design

        HTML, and Front Page

Professional Associations, Honors, Awards, and Volunteer Works:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Student Member, November 2004 - Present

• California Society of Certified Public Accountants, CPA Candidate Member, July 2005 - Present

• U.S. Internal Revenue Service - National Tax Forum (New York), August 2005

• Johnson & Wales University - Collegiate Ambassador Team (CAT), September 2000 - May 2004

• Johnson & Wales University - Community Service Learning Program, September 2002

• Johnson & Wales University - Dr. Anthony Kemalain Trustee Award, May 2002

• Who's Who in American College and Universities, May 2002

• Johnson & Wales University - Accounting Association, Present, September 2001 - May 2002

• U.S. Internal Revenue Service - Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, January 2002 - April 2002

• Johnson & Wales University - Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA), Treasure, September 2001 - May 2004

• Johnson & Wales University - Career Ambassador Program, October 2001

• American Red Cross - Certified First Aid and CPR, June 1998

• Munford High School - President's Awards, May 1998