CHRISTOPHER N. TOGIAS

**** ******* ******* *****, *********, NY 13032

315-***-**** or 315-***-****

Email: acqkbh@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To use my extensive background of over 30 years experience in Accounting and Business Management.

Employment Controller/Supervisor of Accounting

11/00 - present Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, Inc./CST Brands, Inc. 7840 Oxbow Road, Canastota, NY 13032

Accounting: Prepare monthly Profit and Loss Statements for departmental and inter-office distribution; Formulate general ledger analysis and adjustments for month-end closing; Maintain schedules for numerous balance sheet accounts; Establish, maintain and review operational fiscal budget; Manage Accounts Receivable credit and collections-- establish terms and conditions for numerous customer accounts; Supervise and direct Accounting support staff; Verify and code numerous Accounts Payable invoice items for processing; File various returns and reports with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Schedule periodic discussions with bank officials to discuss the company's financial position and progress reporting; Complete Corporate bank account reconciliations; Assist outside accounting firm in completing audited year-end Profit and Loss Statements for required distribution; Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules per audit guidelines; Direct correlation with the Human Resource and Payroll Departments in maintaining payroll tax and employee benefit program finances; Manage vendor rebate programs for Corporate and Franchise divisions, established through the Purchasing Department; Served as 401k Plan Administrator for the organization; Establish lease rates for sites in order to meet bank covenants surrounding promissory notes; Retain record keeping of construction cost analysis for new sites; Establish recurring journal entry schedules correlating with prepaid accounts; Formulate and monitor the fiscal Advertising Budget with the Marketing Department.

Administrative: Align operational insurance programs through agencies and brokers; Coordinate RFP and bid process requirements for numerous operational service programs--draft executable contracts for same; Verbal and written communication with retail store personnel concerning accounting and operational issues; Frequent communication with Franchise members surrounding financial and operational issues--including that of existing Franchise Agreements; Carry out changes and updates with respective store lease agreements; Retain continuing property records involving company fleet vehicles; Assemble utility consumption reports and analysis for Senior Management review. Employment Instructor (part-time)

1/87 - present Madison-Oneida BOCES

Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413

Currently in my 28th year teaching entry level and advanced Accounting and Quickbooks courses for Adult Continuing Education. Assist with job placement. 8/99-9/00 Administrative Director

Shomar Enterprises, Inc.

6085 Court Street Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

Accounting: Supervise all day-to-day financial activity--Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts and Disbursements; Developed internal cash flow projection analysis; Responsible for month-end financial reporting and detail; Analyze all job costing activity; Developed complete job-phasing cost system for company.

Management: Established written set of procedures for day-to-day business operations for large architectural woodworking manufacturing firm: Facilities management including commercial insurance packages, grounds & equipment maintenance and continuing property records (fixed assets inventory); Supervise administrative staff consisting of secretarial, clerical, and engineering personnel; Meet monthly with company officers to discuss general business and financial developments.

Human Resources: Responsible for ALL staffing requirements for both administrative and production departments; Outlined current employee benefit program package; Developed a written series of employee job descriptions; Established current worker's compensation program package reviews; Developed numerous personnel related forms for company use; Consistent review of New York State and Federal labor laws and regulations. Purchasing: Developed automated purchasing system from initial creation of purchase orders to accounts payable stage; Inventory control and analysis. 12/85 - 7/99 Director of Operations

CNY Regional Market Authority

2100 Park Street, Syracuse, NY 13208

Accounting: Responsible for all facets of accounting--Recorded all daily Cash Receipts activity, weekly Cash Disbursements activity, bi-weekly Payroll activity and monthly billing (Accounts Receivable) activity: Established original series of accounting records for automated system; Formulated company's fiscal year budget projections; Completed quarterly financial statements submitted directly to the Board of Directors for review and approval; Completed bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly tax reports and deposits; Programmed schedule of investment for company's capital reserve and related funds; Set-up financial records relating to the Farmer's Market Federation of New York--a newly formed organization to benefit farmers' markets. Management: Coordinated and policed a 250-plus vendor retail Farmers' Market; Instituted and monitored the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Grant; Formulated lease rates for retail and wholesale market tenants; Established daily work priorities for the entire operational staff; Made periodic revisions and upgrades to company Rules and Regulations concerning all operations; Supervised activity of certified truck weigh station operations; Formed all employee benefit programs. Handled all of the company's comprehensive liability insurance claims and reviewed overall insurance program on a regular basis; Moderated many public functions and open forums.

Marketing: Chairman of company's Advertising and Promotion Committee; Planned fiscal advertising campaign for retail Farmers' Market; Designed company's official logo.

Special Skills *Notary Public; Proficient in Quickbooks Pro and Online Plus; PDI Enterprise and PDI Resource Management Series Accounting Software; Certified in Credit and Collections Law; Certification in Advanced Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Office 2014; Peruse Lease Software; PDI FRX Report Writing; Windows 7 Enterprise; UltiPro Payroll Software; strong communication skills.

Education Empire State College, State University of New York Major: Business Management *Dean's List

1/94 - 8/95

Bryant & Stratton Business College

Major: Accounting

*Highest Distinction/President's List - Associate's Degree (overall G.P.A. 3.95) 1/82 - 12/83

References Dr. Jack Cushman Mr. Mike D'Avirro, CPA Ms. Ann Guley Director of Food Services Bowers & Company Director of BOCES Eastern USA & Canada 120 Madison Street Adult Continuing Education CST Brands Syracuse, NY 13202 New Hartford, NY 13413

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