eaw2616@truman.edu (636)288-2143 Current Address: 602 S. Elson Apt.

6 Kirksville, MO 63501

EMILY WILSON
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Reporting Cost Accounting Database Design Database Management

Graduate Accounting Student with Internship Experience

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Kirksville, MO Master of Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Accounting Minor in Psychology

Project Management Presentation Skills Teamwork Skills Tutoring

D U C A T I O N

May 2012 GPA: 4.0/4.0 Accounting GPA: 3.73/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.56/4.0

C C O U N T I N G

X P E R I E N C E

DOW JONES & COMPANY, London, United Kingdom, Finance Intern May 2010-July 2010 Rotated through Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Finance departments; prepared invoices to be entered into the system; maintained databases Prepared detailed cost analysis of the companys current accounting service providers to aid management in future decision making; included 8 international business units and corresponding currencies Assisted and observed financial team during year-end financial procedures including preparing closing entries, financial statements, and end-of-the-year reports Managed all aspects of cash receipts for 2 business units including updating cash databases, posting cash receipts, and personally depositing receipts daily ORBIT POS SYSTEMS, INC., St. Charles, MO, Office Assistant June 2006-May 2007 Performed daily accounting tasks, including posting and depositing checks, entering invoices, and updating accounts Implemented system for tracking employees mileage and off-site activities using Excel Maintained ACT! and Access databases containing customers confidential purchase information

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CAREER CENTER, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, Public Relations Team Member August 2009-Present Distribute information on upcoming Career Center events through various media, including written, radio, television, social networking, and face-to-face interaction; meet weekly to discuss assignments, marketing strategies, and advertisement plans Performed SWOTanalysis of PR operations resulting in comprehensive system of project communication Strengthened ability to work without direct supervision by reviewing PR request sheets, prioritizing and completing tasks Oversaw PR campaigns from start to finish as a project manager for events including career fairs Updated database of costs associated with 14 PR promotions totaling $1200 for the Fall 2009 semester CAREER CENTER, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, In-Center Assistant September 2008-August 2009 Introduced students to helpful resources for researching internships, career options, and graduate schools; assisted in planning and scheduling of events for the Professional Development Institute with Access database work and e-mail correspondence with guest speakers and students

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Beta Alpha Psi Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

A M P U S

N V O L V E M E N T

September 2010-Present February 2011-Present August 2008-May 2011

Finance Coordinator, Panhellenic Council Delegate