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Accountant

Location:
Atlanta, GA, 30309
Salary:
45,000
Posted:
September 03, 2009

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Wilbert J. Alexander II

yc8cqi@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

THE WESLEY PEACHTREE GROUP, CPA’s – Atlanta, GA 7/8/05 – 11/7/09

The Wesley Peachtree Group (WPG) is a privately owned CPA, Management and Technical Support Accounting Firm that specializes in Education. WPG is one of the largest privately owned accounting firms in the Southeast. WPG serves Educational Institutions, Not-For-Profit Organizations, Government and private clients. Company information can be found at domain www.wpg-inc.com.

Accounting/Auditing Associate (Corporate Office)

• Performed Financial Statement, Federal Government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 (Government), Intercollegiate Athletic Programs, and Internal Control Audits.

• Reported on Educational Institutions compliance with Policies and Procedures established by its Governing Board and the OMB Office.

• Performed all Accounting functions to track fixed assets, liabilities, produce a General Ledger and Financial Statements.

• Compiled, review and test Financial Statements and their reliability.

• Provided on-site accounting support and recommendations to improve internal controls.

• Completed and review 990, 1040 Tax Returns.

• Set up the general ledger in QuickBooks accounting software.

• Compiled the 2007 fiscal year Financial Statements for several Church’s.

• Contracted as the Interim Business Office Grants Accounting Administrator at Claflin University and managed approximately 70 grants.

• Reported to Grant Funding Agencies on grant performance and compliance with established controls.

• Discussed Grant Budget guidelines with approximately 20 Grant Administrators during round table meetings to reconcile revenue and expenses.

• Invoiced Grant Funding Agencies and recorded income.

• Reviewed, coded and approved expense vouchers and travel reimbursement request related to Grant expenditures.

SKANSKA (USA) CIVIL – formerly ATLANTIC SKANSKA INC. (USA) - Atl, GA 12/03 – 2/1/05

Atlantic Skanska Inc. (ASI) is a division of Gotlieb Skanska (USA). ASI is one of the South-East regions largest General Contractors of Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, rail and rail related transportation infrastructures. ASI currently manages projects in Texas, Florida, North/South Carolina and Georgia. The Skanska group currently has 54,000 employees in selected home markets in Europe, the US and Latin America. Sales in 2005 totaled $17 billion. Company information can be found at domain http://www.usa.skanska.com.

Staff Accountant (Corporate Office)

• Processed 350 invoices weekly. Reviewed invoice vouchers, checks, system reports for data entry.

• Managed all Accounts Payable functions, cutting and mailing 200 checks weekly.

• Produced monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns and monthly Tax Reports for Project Managers (PM’s).

• Reviewed Job Cost structures and Purchase Order commitments for available funds.

• Set up job cost accounts based on estimates and budgets.

• Computed retainage, adjusted account balances as needed when compared to budget.

• Corresponded daily with PM’s and project accountants.

• Maintained the Master Cash Log. Performed Bank Reconciliations.

• Assisted the Accounting Supervisor (CPA), Cost Accountant, and President.

• Provided General Office Assistance.

LINPAC (AMERICA), EAGLE CONTAINER - Atlanta, GA 3/02 - 10/03

Eagle Container, a corrugated box manufacturer, is a subsidiary of LINPAC, INC. - Founded in Lincolnshire, England; LINPAC group companies have undergone dynamic growth over four decades to become a $1 billion business. Linpac was recently purchased by U.S. Corrugated. Company information can be found at domain www.uscorr.com

Assistant Controller

• Performed all facets of Payroll, Human Resource, Benefit, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Bank Reconciliation, Daily Production Reporting, Credit Card Transaction, Bank Deposit, Bad Debt Collection, Inventory Evaluation and Record retention processes.

• Reviewed the G/L and explained variances for month end closing. Made Journal Entries.

• Assisted the Corporate Controllers, Payroll and Human Resources Administrators with local Accounting, Payroll and HR administration (weekly/monthly reporting & third party assistance).

• Aided the IT Department with software changes and troubleshooting.

• Provided general office support.

• Noted Sales Representatives daily itineraries to the General Manage

PRATT INDUSTRIES (USA), INC - Conyers, GA 1/01 - 2/02

Pratt Industries (USA), Inc. is a subsidiary of Visy Industries - Australia; the worlds’ largest recycle corrugated box producing company. Pratt operates approximately 30 plants along the East Coast and has annual sales in excess of U.S. $2 billion. Company information can be found at domain www.prattindustries.com.

Internal Auditor (Corporate Office)

• Researched and reported the Corporate Policies and Procedures compliance at container plants, sheet plants, paper mills, and the corporate office. Scheduled weekly meetings with the CFO, corporate management and divisional management to report findings regarding the 30 plants.

• Reported (orally/written) on the effectiveness of a facility’s established internal controls.

• Recommended management techniques to local facility managers.

• Performed supervision and on job training assistance to new hires.

• Developed and assisted with several company programs such as the Best Practices Program and the Cost Assessment Program (CAP).

• Scheduled traveling arrangements for one to 6 people (Traveled 85% of annual workdays).

EDUCATION

BS in Business Administration - Accounting, May 2000. South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC. ranked the tenth best university in the nation (and ranked #1 in Social Mobility) by Washington Monthly in its 2006 College Ranking Guide.

ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE

Go Audit Systems, Quickbooks, Peachtree Accounting Software, Checkpoint, Jenzebar, Timberline, AS 400, Amtech/Imaginera, Harry Rhode Mgt System, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 10 Key.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

B Aware Foundation – Assist with sponsors, marketing and event supervision.



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