Professional Experience:

CampusEAI - Cleveland, Ohio

Controller - June 2012 to present

Responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax and human

resources for international software developer and provider.

Took the accounting function from nearly nonexistent to

performing efficiently and effectively. Implemented internal

controls and reporting procedures. Interacted with foreign

operations, ensuring accuracy of data provided to US office.

Involved various levels of management in review and approval of

transactions to assure appropriateness and accuracy.

Responsible for administering and reporting for health insurance

and 401(k) plan.

Betty J. Messer, CPA - Medina, Ohio

Sole practitioner - 1999 to present

Certified public accounting firm specializing in working with

small business clients in preparing internal financial

statements, implementing accounting systems, budgeting,

analyzing results of operations and preparation of tax returns.

Clients consist of corporations, partnerships, limited liability

companies, sole proprietorships and individuals.

Contract Positions:

Accountemps:

Richard Reaven & Associates - Fairlawn, Ohio

January 2011 to June 2012

Analyzed and recorded transactions for monthly, quarterly

and annual closings. Reconciled all general ledger

accounts, prepared and analyzed financial statements.

Prepared individual, corporate and partnership tax returns.

Mellon & Beder, CPA's, Beachwood, Ohio

January 2010 through April 2010

Prepared individual, corporate and partnership tax returns,

performed annual and monthly closing of books and various

other duties as requested.

Robert Half Managements Resources:

JRB Company - Akron, Ohio

March 2009

Assisted with the implementation of accounting software for

a foreign subsidiary of this manufacturer. .

Resources Global Consulting:

Forest City Enterprises - Cleveland, Ohio

August 2007 through November 2007

Prepared federal and state corporate and partnership income

and franchise tax returns for this national company that

acquires, develops and manages real estate.

Professional Experience (cont):

PIPO, Inc. - Norwalk, Ohio

March 2008 through May 2008

Interim controller with plastic recycling, manufacturing

and real estate holding companies. Analyzed transactions,

reconciled and adjusted accounts and prepared financial

statements and tax returns for the two previous years.

Helped accounting staff to understand proper accounting

procedures and recording of transactions.

University of Akron, Wayne College, Orrville, Ohio

Part-time faculty member - 1999 to 2005

Taught courses in business law, accounting, computer

applications and taxation.

Edward J. Kiss Co., CPA's - Westlake, Ohio

Tax Manager - 1994 to 1998

Responsible for all aspects of client service, including

providing accounting and tax services to small business clients.

Oversaw all aspects of engagements, including planning,

budgeting and issuing of financial statements and tax returns.

Deloitte & Touche - Akron, Ohio

Senior, tax department - 1988 to 1994

Specialized in the servicing of small business clients and the

owners.

Bruner, Cox, Lotz, Syler & Graves - Canton, Ohio

Staff accountant - 1986-1988

Software proficiencies:

Familiar with all Microsoft Office Products, proficient in Word, Excel

and Outlook.

Familiar with many accounting applications, proficient in QuickBooks,

Peachtree, Wind2 FMS and TireMaster.

Proficient in a number of tax preparation programs including Creative

Solutions, Lacerte, ProSystem, GoSystem and TurboTax.

Education:

The University of Akron School of Law - Juris Doctorate Degree

Graduated Cum Laude in May 1994 with a GPA of 3.4

Member of Law Review

Concentration of classes in the area of taxation

The University of Akron Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Graduated in May 1984 with a GPA of 3.2

Professional Achievements:

Passed the Ohio Bar Examination - July, 1994

Passed the Ohio CPA Examination - May, 1985

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