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Sample Government Resume

Announcement Number: XB-95-23A
Title and Grade: Accountant GS/12PERSONAL INFORMATION

Social Security Number: 321-12-6789
Name: SMITH, JOHN

Other Names Used: Smitty (nickname)

Address: 123 Main Street, New York, NY 12325
Phone Numbers: Day (123) 321-1234 Evening (321) 456-6443
Citizenship: U.S.A.
Veteran's Preference: 10-point preference
Reinstatement Eligibility: Reinstatement eligible
Highest Federal Civilian Grade Held: GS/9 511 Series, 12/90-Present

EDUCATION

Highest Level Completed: Master of Science

High School: Central New York
Year Diploma Received: 1985
City: New York State: N.Y. Zip: 12321
College: State University of New York at New York
City: New York State: N.Y. Zip: 12321
Semester Credit Hours Earned: 120 Major: Accounting
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Year Received: 1980

College: The Central University
City: New York State: N.Y. Zip:12321
Semester Credit Hours Earned: 36 Major: Accounting
Degree: Master of Business Administration Year Received: 1990

WORK EXPERIENCE

JOB A

Employer's Name: Dept. of Defense, Office of the Inspector General
Employer's Address: 821 Main St, New York, NY 12321
Supervisor's Name: Bob Smith Phone Number: (301) 251-1973
Dates: from 12/95 to Present
Number of Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Salary: $44,000
Job Title: Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing and organizing audit steps for assigned segments of audit guide in order to meet specified audit objectives.
Identifying audit approaches in order to meet audit objectives for assigned areas.
Researching and identifying the appropriate DOD organizations and audit locations to accomplish assigned audit objectives.
Researching, organizing, and preparing clear, concise, and grammatically accurate written assignments that are in accordance with OAIG-AUG Instructions and procedures.
Organizing and presenting information and questions in a clear and understandable manner.
Providing administrative support and assistance when needed.
Accomplishments:

Received a Outstanding Ratings and two Highly Satisfactory Ratings.
Received six Exceeds Fully Successful Ratings.
Received four Certificates of Commendation.
Received a Letter of Appreciation and two Performance Cash Awards.
Identified $1 billion in cash reconciliation, $16 million in accrual and $8.8 million contingent liabilities adjustments that resulted in three major findings.
JOB B

Employer's Name: Acme Widget
Employer's Address: 121 15th Street,New York, NY. 12321
Supervisor's Name: Joe Bates Phone Number: (202) YYY-YYYY
Dates: from 1/88 to 1/90
Number of Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Salary: Beginning $20,000 Ending $35,000
Job Title: Staff Accountant/Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Organizing and maintaining computerized job notification file system.
Preparing and distributing all billing telexes, invoices, and credits pertinent to intercompany charges for the construction and engineering department.
Expensing through journal entry all interdepartmental accounts on a monthly basis.
Preparing and compiling detailed financial reports for fiscal and quarterly statements.
Initiating, compiling and preparing all financial information for property.
Reconciling income and expense to monthly consolidation's trial balance, sub-ledgers, ledgers, and other financial reports.
Performing quarterly statements audit and providing systemic recommendations.

Accomplishments:

Received excellent evaluations of performance.
Promoted as a result of ability.
Successfully coordinated activities with outside auditor staff.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Completed the following training:
Temple Business School, New York, DC, Computers & Principles of Operation, IBM 1401 & Peripherals, 6/67-12/67, 960 Hrs., completed.
IBM, New York, DC, Computer Operation-IBM 1401 & Associated Hardware, 3/68, 40 Hrs., completed.
IBM, New York, DC, Scheduling Techniques, 7/70, 24 Hrs., completed.
Department of Agriculture Graduate School, New York, NY, The Federal Audit, 7/90 - 8/90, 40 Hours, completed.
Department of Agriculture Graduate School, New York, NY, Advanced Audit Procedures, 7/91 - 9/91, 40 Hours, completed.
Computer Skills:
Familiar with WordPerfect, LOTUS 1-2-3 and PARS accounting system.

Languages:
Fluent written and spoken Spanish.

Awards:
Graduated Cum Laude, S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, 1990.

MILITARY SERVICE: Yes
BRANCH: Army
DATES: From 1/73 To 1/79
TYPE OF DISCHARGE: Honorable

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