JOSEPH KIRBY, III424 South Main Street Roxboro, NC 27573 jnkirby@ncsu.edu (336) 583-4245

ACCOUNTING PROFILEConscientious, emerging professional with solid foundation in accounting poised to apply work and practical experience, enthusiasm, and attention to detail and accuracy to excel as a Financial Analyst.

KEY STRENGTHS

Analysis & Problem Resolution: Trained and knowledgeable in research and critical thinking methodologies for mining and assessing key financial data, examining financial records, producing precise and timely financial reports, measuring business performance, and solving challenging problems. Strong analytical skills with ability to create comprehensive reports to for high-level management. Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting

Leadership & Organization: Self-motivated and highly organized team leader and contributor with proven abilities in efficiently managing time, coordinating multiple activities, prioritizing tasks, and executing sales, administrative, and accounting functions to support achievement of organizational goals.

Communications: Skilled in building relationships, and connecting with members/clients, coworkers, and managers to coordinate projects, complete assignments, and resolve issues. Excellent report generation and presentation strengths. Conversational Spanish.

Computer Skills: Experience with Hyperion/Oracle, Macola General Ledger software, PSI job analysis software. Proficient with Windows and Mac X operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel: all functions, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Adobe Photoshop Elements

Versatility: Key Strengths: Highly punctual and reliable team member with strong business ethics and integrity; committed to delivery of superior customer/client service. Eager to grow into new areas of responsibility; quickly learn and master new systems, procedures, and technologies. Open to travel.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

BS, Accounting (2014)LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA

BS, Business Administration (BSBA), Professional Golf Management with minor in Accounting (2012)NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NC

CPA Candidate

Current Class A Member of Professional Golf Association of America (PGA of America)

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

PBM GRAPHICS – DURHAM, NCFINANCIAL ANALYST | 2/2014 to PresentRelated Skills: Accounting, Reporting, Deadline/Time Orientated, High Degree of Accuracy, Communication with Team Members and Customers, Finance, Corporate Finance, Analysis of Current and Historical Data, Goal/Objective Orientated, Limited Supervision Needed once Task is Given

Engage in financial reporting and accounting activities on a daily basis for large-scale graphic printing plant with yearly revenues of $140 million.

Prepare and analyze consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system and accounting department.

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Generate scheduled and ad-hoc reports by compiling the data from financial statements, general ledger, and job reports that is needed and providing an analysis/interpretation of the information to team members and other managers within organization.

Use knowledge of company, customer projects, and trends to analyze and report on variances in financial performance. Comparison of results on month vs. month, quarter vs. quarter, year vs. year basis.

Experience with Inter-Company transactions, reporting, and balancing Compile general ledger entries (all phases of accounting: Assets, Liabilities, Revenues, and Expenses)

by keeping well-maintained records, files, and reconciliations of ledger accounts. Specialized in maintaining accounts receivable, revenue recognition, commission, cash/bank and inter-

company related entries. Report financial data on a corporate level by using web based reporting tools (Hyperion/HFM). Resolve

complex problems by using knowledge and elements of the business to provide new/alternate solutions. Team oriented mindset with the knowledge to help others and provide guidance. Compile and analyze information on current and potential customers to authorize customer credit lines. Minimize the bad debt risk of the company my maximizing accounts receivable collections. Conduct accounts receivable collection procedures by working through any problems that arise and

work with the customer to resolve any disputes. Maintain up to date customer credit files and generate collection status reports on weekly basis. Participate with sales team and project managers to enhance the customer relationship by continuing to

improve processes with and communication to the customer. Implement new policies, procedures, and practices that have taken effect post-acquisition by Fortune-

500 Company.

TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB – Durham, NC (Concurrent with NCSU and Liberty University studies) Assistant Golf Professional | Intern, 5/2010 to PresentRelated Skills: Operations & Cash Management; Business & Sales Processes; Client Relations; Transactional Accounting; Financial & Management Reporting; Data Analysis, Team Collaboration; Service ExcellenceLeverage in-depth knowledge of club operations to oversee diverse aspects of golf shop activities for a prestigious country club serving 250 members in playing 12,000+ rounds of golf and generating $150K in revenue each year. Cordially respond to member requests; administer tee time schedule; complete and account for extensive sales transactions. Receive, price, and control inventory valued at ~$65K. Schedule and supervise staff of three golf professionals; interview, train, and coordinate outside operations staff of as many as 12.

Regularly tracked and compared current to historical sales, merchandise, and membership transactions to support business decision making; proactively employed in-depth understanding of MS Excel functions to create and edit multiple pivot tables, charts, databases, forms, queries, reports, and “if’ analyses.

Maintained targeted inventory levels by consistently staying ahead of schedule in inventory processing and rotation; ensured attainment of 25% profit margins by precisely calculating sales discounts.

Exhibited exemplary service to all members regarding billing/charge issues; followed up by adjusting and correcting inventory and membership accounts with journal entries into appropriate ledger accounts.

Enhanced productivity by streamlining special ordering process for golf shop staff. Effectively utilized Adobe Photoshop Elements to create and customize elaborate promotional signage,

scoreboards, and displays for ~25 events each year; expanded and designed two informational tournament booklets distributed to all contestants at two major events; charged with managing Facebook account.

Spearheaded junior golf program, camps, and clinics for as many as 20 junior golfers ages 5 to 16, as well as a championship event to determine the best junior golfer each year.

Supplied valuable contributions and demonstrated dedication and loyalty over intermittent eight-year work history starting in ‘06 and including an eight-month internship in ‘09 and another in ‘10.

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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA | NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NCStudent of Accounting and Professional Golf Management | Player Agent/Monitor, 9/2007 to PresentCoursework: Financial, Managerial, Cost, & Tax Accounting for Commercial, Government, & Non-profit Entities; Auditing; Finance; Economics; Business Law; Business Policy; Global Business; Marketing; Economic & Business Statistics; Human Resources; Accounting Information Systems & Business ApplicationsExpand analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making processes while deepening knowledge of financial management practices, managerial accounting concepts, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Research, study, and assess business/financial operations and market performance of business entities. Evaluate, manipulate, and compile financial records and data, including analysis of sales reports and forecasts. Complete numerous current, fixed assets, liabilities, and equity assignments and solve a variety of accounting and tax challenges. Prepare and deliver classroom presentations.

Ensured timely fulfillment of all project deadlines by taking on a leadership role and aptly delegating tasks for group projects; acquired skills for effectively communicating with teammates through entirely digital channels.

Posted month-end and year-end journal entries and generated financial statements, including income, cash flow, retained earnings, and balance sheets while engaged in a three-month accounting project that mirrored the daily operations of an actual company.

Accurately recorded key demographic data, processed membership registrations and purchases, and offered attentive service/assistance to diverse member population at athletic training facility while acting as Player Agent/Monitor at NCSU Carmichael Recreation Center during spring semester ‘11.

ROXBORO COUNTRY CLUB, Roxboro, NCGolf Shop Assistant, 5/2011 to 8/2011Related Skills: Cash Administration, Transactional Accounting, Client Relations, Customer Service ExcellenceEnsured superior member/customer experience while facilitating day-to-day golf activities at semi-private country club hosting as many as 22 member tournaments each year. Built positive rapport and promoted productive relations and repeat business through trusted customer advocacy. Assisted with patron check-in, conducted golf lessons, provided food/beverage service, and maintained golf shop, cars, and range.

Exercised exacting accuracy in accounting for and reconciling all cash and credit payments against daily sales report at close of business.

Instigated proper golf tournament scoreboard display where there had previously been none.

~ Additional experience interning as Golf Shop Assistant at Brier Creek Country Club for five months in ’08

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