TUSHARKA CHAPMAN

**** ***** ****** * Hillside NJ 07205 * 973-***-**** * acgj6o@r.postjobfree.com

Highly adaptable, analytical CPA candidate with expert knowledge of corporate accounting and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Strategic partner to Management offering success in improving accounting processes that significantly improve productivity and profitability.

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Boston, MA

B.S. – Accounting 1994

ELIE TAHARI RETAIL STORES Millburn, NJ

Position: Senior Accountant

Manage two Staff Accountants

Audit banking and transactional procedures for 30+ Retail Stores, including E-Commerce.

Make key recommendations for Fraud, Risks and Loss Prevention at the Point-of-Sale.

Analyze General Ledger accounts and initiate appropriate journal entries

Report and review Financial results with each retail store

Contributes to Monthly Budget and Financial Planning Meetings with Retail Executives.

Conduct monthly detailed Balance Sheet and P&L expense analysis

Spearheaded Gift Card redemption project resulting in 500k in Sales

Compile and submit Monthly and Quarterly Sales and Use Tax Returns.

Analyze and report Sales, units and transactions Daily to Regional and Corporate Partners.

Oversee and Review Completion and accuracy of Bank Reconciliations for all entities, consisting of 10 varied banking institutions.

Issue, Monitor and reconcile Retail Gift Cards for Consumers, Charitable Organizations, Clothing Allowances and Promotional Giveaways

Initiate Bi-Weekly Cash Sweeps to Wholesale Entity

Serves as an Authorized Signer on all Banking Documents

Resolve Merchant Discrepancies related to sales due to Fraud and inaccuracies

Review receipts and employee activity for accuracy and procedural adherence

Responsible for submitting request for Business Licenses and Liability Insurance

Calculate and Submit commission calculations for eligible employees

Analyze and process Payroll for Retail Division

Review Lease contracts to confirm adherence to straight line rents, amortization schedules and Tenant Allowances

Active in evaluating the annual retail store budgeting process

Work with Department of Revenue taxing authorities in resolving disputes and documenting tax requirement updates

THE CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES / THE DISNEY STORES Secaucus, NJ

Position: Staff Accountant

Completed monthly journal entries and reconciliations for various Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.

Communicated with Regional Managers and Directors regarding variances in their respective budgets.

Calculated and recorded Rent, Step-Rent and % Rent adjustments with Macros and VLookup functions for 300+ stores based on multi-billion dollar sales.

Reviewed Leases to verify terms, contingencies and dollar amounts

Processed Daily Cash for The Disney Stores division

Prepared monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for 10 US states.

Assisted with year-end reconciliations of Personal Property Taxes for 1500+ locations.

CORNWELL CORPORATION Riverdale, NJ

Position: Senior Accountant

Supervision of Accounting Activities for major retailers.

Prepared Income Statements, Balance Sheets & Cash Flow Statements.

Met with Board of Directors and Managers to discuss budget forecasts and results.

Used Power Point to give monthly presentation to company on Financial results and Job Profitability.

Computed and posted all Payroll Salary Entries

Maintained Prepaid and Accrual schedules for Corporate and subsidiaries

Ordered and Reviewed D&B reports to evaluate potential customers’ consider worthiness.

Monitored and reconciled all General Ledger Activities, Expenses and Accruals.

Implemented the shift to paperless invoicing and ACH/EFT customer payments resulting in an increase of $100K in A/R turnover.

Prepared and assisted in the completion of Year-End audit packages.

Managed 2 Accounting Clerks.

Criterion Sciences

Position: Staff Accountant

Updated and Analyzed Fixed Asset Schedules via FAS System

Completed monthly Closings and Account Reconciliations via Journal Entries

Assisted in the Completion and Analysis of Budgets and Forecasts

Assisted in the sale of company and the emergence of a new entity

Monitored and distributed petty cash funds.

Managed 3 Junior Accountants.

Stephens Scientific

Position: Junior Accountant

Managed accounts receivable activities.

Initiated collection calls.

Completed bank reconciliations for major accounts.

Verified contractual rebates for customers.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Global, AS400, KWI, Cognos, Lawson, Accruent – Real Estate Manager, InSource – Sales & Use Tax, Hyperion Essbase, QuickBooks and Gators

Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges

Deans List

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

References and Transcripts are available upon request.

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