Alaina Holston
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251.635.5259
 
OBJECTIVE             
To obtain a challenging yet fulfilling position in which excellent leadership, 
communication, and analytical skills will be utilized and my financial
background will be 
both employed and further developed.
 
EDUCATION             
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
GPA: 3.3/4.0 (3.5 in major)
 
DISTINCTION             
President’s List, Presidential Scholarship recipient, Beta Alpha Psi Vice
President, Chi 
Omega Scholarship Chair, Freshman Leadership Council Historian, Accounting Club
  
EXPERIENCE             
Staff Accountant – 05/2007 – 03/2009
Hieronymus Gaillard & Jones, Mobile, AL
•	Generate individual, corporate, fiduciary, and sales tax returns
•	Draft financial statements 
•	Various yearly audits, compilations, and reviews
•	Reconciliation of corporate accounts to aid in tax preparation
•	Prepare Profit and Loss analysis reports
 
Secretary/Bank Representative – 04/2005 – 10/2006
State Farm Insurance Agency, Mobile, AL
•	Offer banking products to customers and set up new accounts
•	Assisted in the development and implementation of marketing strategy
•	Develop and maintain spreadsheet system for accounts receivable
•	Responsible for bank reconciliations and company accounts payable
•	Addressed customer service related issues
 
SKILLS
•	Experienced in research methods and presentation
•	Motivated and able to work independently
•	Proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Creative Solutions Accounting, and
Prosystems Software
 
REFERENCES              Available upon request.