ALEXANDRA ST JUSTE

4264 NW 56th Drive

Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Cell: 561.305.2710
asa2faaa@westpost.net

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Detail-oriented accounting professional committed to efficiency and thoroughness
. Works well independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. P
roven ability to set and achieve organizational goals. Eager to
learn and apply new information using specialized accounting software.
* Computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
* Experienced in Sage Mass 200, Business Works and Epicor Man
agement Systems.
* Bi-lingual ? English, Creole and French.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Accounts Payable Journal Entries Accrued Expenses
Accounts Receivable General Ledger Audit Request
Payroll Account Reconciliations Record keeping
Collections P & L Account Analysis Timely Reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MACE SECURITY INT?L (Security & Digital Media Marketing) Fort Lauderdale, FL
2008-2010
Staff Accountant/Assistant Controller
Reviewed figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accura
cy, and proper codes.
Classified, recorded, and summarized numerical and financial data to compile and
keep financial records, using journals and ledgers. Reconciled balance sheet a
ccounts and analyzed P&L accounts for month end close.
Assisted controller in performing quarterly and year end inventory audit. Respo
nsible for maintaining record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss and other
financial activities. Assisted controller in preparing and analyzing
accounting records and financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and c
onformance to reporting and procedural standards. Researched and organized fina
ncial information during audit season. Participated in
Sarbanes Oxley Testing.
* Presented ideas on how to prioritize month end schedules to meet difficult fin
ancial reporting deadlines,
which resulted in more effective decision making for management.
* Reviewed of business transactions during the month resulted in more accurate f
inancial reporting.
* Advised controller about issues with access to financial resources to improve
employee productivity.
* Maintained an efficient filing system of financial records to facilitate audit
ing and management
meetings.
LIBERTY TAX (Tax Service) Coral Springs, FL January-April 2008
Individual Tax Preparer
Provided outstanding customer service to tax clients. Maintained a well organiz
ed, professional, and pleasant work environment. Assisted management in promoti
ng our tax service to potential clients. Skilled at listening and communicating
with bilingual clients. Helped teammates to better understand individual tax r
egulations. Responsible for preparing complete individual tax returns including
 all necessary forms and schedules. Assisted clients in itemizing expenses and u
nderstanding their tax returns. Delivered after tax season services including a
mended returns, IRS audit, phone questions, and tax returns records.
* Reviewed tax returns for accuracy, completeness and conformance to tax regulat
ions, which decreased
amended returns by 30%.
* Attracted new customers by delivering exceptional customer service to bilingua
l tax clients.
* Achieved record sales goal set by management by working long and irregular hou
rs.
WHM, LLC (Property Management) Boca Raton, FL
Staff Accountant 2006-2007
Charged with responsibility of reconciling balance sheet accounts by working clo
sely with Treasury, Senior Accountants and Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure
funds are properly coded. Updated capital expenditure
schedules to provide timely reports to property managers. Sincerely enjoyed serv
ing as back-up to Accounts Payable Specialist and assisting auditors during year
end audit.
* Worked long and irregular hours during year-end audit to meet audit demands.
* Significantly eliminated duplicating journal entries by researching and analyz
ing G/L accounts.
* Improved employee productivity by organizing and maintaining the General Ledge
r binder.
DOSA, INC. (Wholesale Manufacture of Women Apparel and House Wares) Los Angele
s, CA 2004-2006
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Handled all bookkeeping functions, including Accounts Receivable/Payable, Payrol
l Processing, and Invoicing.Generated monthly trial balance for CPA review. Rec
onciled bank statements and key accounts identifying,
researching, and analyzing all variances. Processed expense accounts and genera
ted reimbursements. Tactfully followed up on and resolved overdue receivables a
nd collections. Provided general office support.
* Upon hire, organized two-year backlog of bookkeeping and accounting documentat
ions.
* Introduced and improved accounts receivable and collection policies, which dec
reased outstanding
receivables by an average of 40% monthly.
* Significantly increased check processing time by upgrading to Laser Printer.
* Developed vendor relations by ensuring timely processing of payments.
* Improved employee productivity by increasing communication between Sales, Prod
uction, Shipping and
Accounting department.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Option: Accounting
California State University, Los Angeles, CA.