Georgene S. Harkness, C.P.A.
3000 Custer Rd #270-353
Plano, TX 75075
972-591-1040
georgene@georgeneharkness.com
EMPLOYMENT
Contractor Position: October 2012 – Present
Thomson Reuters
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Senior Business Systems Analyst : July 2006 – October 2012
Thomson Reuters
TaxBuilder and Development of 1120 tax application
Owner: January 2004- July 2007
Liberty Tax Service
Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer : May 1998 – August 2003
Burney, McClellan and Associates, Carrollton, TX
Full charge accountant and tax preparer for CPA firm
Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer : January 1-May 1998
Ronald R. Grambling, C.P.A. , Plano, TX
Full-charge accountant and tax preparer for CPA firm
EDUCATION
Master of Science Years Attended: 1996-1997
University of North Texas Denton, TX
Master’s Degree concentration: Taxation, 1120 specialization
Bachelor of Science Years Attended 1995-1996
University of North Texas Denton, TX
Baccalaureate Degree in accounting: graduated cum laude
JOB SKILLS
Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Texas since February 2000
- Strong analytical abilities
- Documentation development with editing for clarity
- Functions well with awareness of time deadlines
- Competency with Excel and Word
- Communicates, understands and cooperates with staff at every level
- Organizes, prioritizes, and follows project to completion
- Teaches, assists and trains other staff members
- Comfortable with presenting material to every level of staff and public
- Devises improved processes while maintaining accuracy
- Maintains professional demeanor under all situations
- Demonstrates knowledge of current best practices and accounting conventions