John Kountz has over 10 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping. He has worked in various roles including as an accountant, bookkeeper, program manager, and instructor. He is proficient in accounting software like QuickBooks and has a BBA in Accounting. He is seeking a new position in the accounting field to utilize his skills and contribute to organizational growth.

1. John D. Kountz
2657 Clairmount Detroit, MI 48206-1931
Email: jdkountz@live.com Phone: 313.355.9281 Mobile: 313.525.4623
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Results-oriented, analytical Accounting and Bookkeeping professional with a background in administration,
management, and training. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Skilled at customer
services, and communications: verbal, written, interpersonal, presentations, and rapport building. Demonstrated
team player and leader. Ten years experience in preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial performance. Two
years public accounting experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks Pro, and Peachtree
Complete Accounting software.
SPECIALITIES
• Customer Service Relations • Business Plan Development,
• Tax Reporting (Individual and Business) Implementation, and Monitoring
• Financial and Compliance Audit Preparation • Not-for-profit accounting, auditing, grant
• Staff Development & Training budgeting and administration.
• Relationship Building • Small Business and Office Administration/
• Public Speaking Management
• Office automation
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the accounting field that will permit me to use my strong work ethics, enhance skills and
knowledge to grow and contribute to the growth of a growing organization.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Accountant / Bookkeeper Freelance, Detroit, MI
Accounting services: bookkeeping, financial and tax statement preparation, audit preparation, accounting software
set-up and data conversion, loan packaging. Consulting services: business plan development, business
certifications, grants proposals, and monitoring. Clientele synopsis, industries; retail, service, and nonprofit,
entities; proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, budgets; from zero (start-ups) to $850,000K.
Recent Experiences/Contracts
• Accountant, Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (July 07 – August 08)
• Tax Preparer, extended to Office Manager, Liberty Tax Service, LLC (January – October 2007)
• Accounting Instructor, Dorsey Business Schools (January – June 2006)
Staff Accountant Alan C. Young & Associates, P.C., Detroit, MI
Audit team member of a “Crain’s Detroit Business” ranked top 20 largest accounting firms. Perform financial and
compliance audit fieldwork for large and small nonprofits. Inspect items in books of original entry to determine if
accepted accounting procedure were followed in recording transactions. Test general ledger accounts and suggest
audit adjustments, reconcile accounts. Prepare reports for management concerning scope of audit and findings.
• Routinely performed audit fieldwork attesting randomization of Michigan State Lottery Drawings.
Staff Accountant Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Detroit, MI
Provide accounting support to approximately one hundred service and retail businesses annually. Prepared monthly
financial statements and tax reports. Help clients to develop and monitor financial projections. Review and correct
journals, adjust ledgers, reconcile accounts and trail balances. Set up accounting systems for a variety of business
types.
• Developed a database to collect real-time data pertaining to computer lab usage and outcomes, instrumental
in winning a Hewett-Packard computer equipment award.
Accountant Save Our Sons And Daughters, Inc., Detroit, MI
Document and report revenues and expenditures to management. Prepare and justify budget requests, and allocation
of funds in accordance with State of Michigan grant policy and procedures. Testify to fiduciary agency and fund-
granting authorities to clarify reports and gain support for additional funding. Administered time-keeping and
payroll functions.
• Successfully completed prior and current year State Of Michigan financial audits, resulting in continued
funding.
Payroll Clerk, Army Reserves, Southfield, MI
Compute and post wage data to a centralized payroll system for over five-hundred employees. Keep daily records
showing time of arrival and departure from work for employees, update employee payroll files. Research and
resolve pay discrepancies. Frequently served as department manager.

2. John D. Kountz
2657 Clairmount Detroit, MI 48206-1931
Email: jdkountz@live.com Phone: 313.355.9281 Mobile: 313.525.4623
ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE:
Program Manager Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Detroit, MI
Managed daily operation of entrepreneurial training programs for a Presidential Award winning, state licensed,
proprietary school. Responsibilities included review client’s financial statements to ensure generally accepted
accounting principles are followed, monitor income growth by client, analysis and report program impacts, revised
curriculum and training materials. Managed three of four programs offered: Enterprise Development Initiative
Program (2000-2004), Young CEO & Investor Program (2004), and Self-Employment Initiative Program
(2004-2005).
• Implemented a round-robin approach to consulting services, improving quality of services provided.
• Exceeded grantor’s annual benchmarks for business start-ups and business growth (Enterprise
Development Initiative Program).
• Designed a computerized system to collect, analyze and report consulting notes and billable hours
provided. Resulting in increased reporting accuracy, paper reduction, and improved services provided.
• Selected as Regional Judge, Anheuser Busch, Business Plan Writing Competition (2003, 2004).
Supervisor Clerk Internal Revenue Service, Collections Division Detroit, MI
Supervised a five-state file center. Supervised eleven file clerks.
• Developed policy and procedures implemented to streamline and strength internal controls.
• Imprest Fund Clerk (Temporary Assignment), Resource Management Division. Administered Imprest
fund totaling twenty-thousand dollars cash and sixty-thousand in travel vouchers. Disbursed payments,
published fund reports, and prepared vouchers for replenishing funds. Achieved commendable audit
ratings.
• Clerk, Data Center. Earned a cash performance award as a temporary file clerk, hired permanently,
subsequently promoted to supervision.
Administration Manager, U.S. Army, 503rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC
Direct, and coordinate administrative services. Responsible as first line supervisor for three satellite offices
servicing over 1,500 members as both in Operations supervising four clerks and later as Personnel Office Manager
supervising 12 employees. Earned numerous performance awards.
INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE:
Accounting Instructor, Part-time, Dorsey Business Schools, Wayne, MI January – June 2006
Taught college level Accounting Principles class of 21 students. Also, taught Inter-personal Skills and Practical
Math Application classes. Focused on student motivation, improving individual weakness, resulting in an above the
norm successful completion rate.
Instructor, Business Consultant, Part-time, Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute September 1998 – October 2000
Instructed Continuing Education classes for small business owners and potential owners. Subjects included
bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, refresher math, computer literacy, marketing concepts, business plan development, and
personal development classes.
Land Surveyor Instructor, US Army, Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, OK November 1990 – November 1993
Coordinate and supervise field training and classroom instruction in Map Reading, Land Navigation, and Land
Surveyor. Ensure supervision, safe, and proper conduct of over 65 young adult (including U.S. allied forces
worldwide) students per class. Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, draw, and verify accuracy of
topographical maps. Achieved a 95% class average on students’ performance examinations with tutoring and the
ability to conduct group training while focusing on individual student needs and learning styles.
EDUCATION:
BBA Degree, Accounting, 1996 Detroit College of Business (Davenport University), Dearborn, MI
• Member, Davenport University Alumni
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Freelance Accountant / Bookkeeper, Detroit, MI March 2005 – Present
Program Manager, Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Detroit, MI September 2000 – March 2005
Staff Accountant, Alan C. Young & Associates, P.C., Detroit, MI September 1998 – October 2000
Staff Accountant, Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Detroit, MI January 1997 – September 1998
Accountant, Save Our Sons And Daughters, Inc. June 1995 – December 1996
Land Surveyor Instructor, US Army, Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, OK May 1989 – November 1993
Supervisor Clerk, Internal Revenue Service, Detroit, MI October 1982 – April 1986
Payroll Clerk, Army Reserves, Southfield, MI March 1985 - August 1989
Administration Manager, US Army, 503rd Military Police, Fort Bragg, NC June 1976 to April 1982