Sales Manager
Resume:
GARY MORRIS
Eaton, NY **334
315-***-**** (Home)
607-***-**** (Cell)
e-mail: *********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
*/** – Pres. Time Warner Cable, Syracuse, NY
Time Warner Cable Inc. is among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and phone services in the United States, connecting more than 14 million customers to entertainment, information and each other.
Staff Accountant
Responsibilities involve generating and distributing month end financial reports for Northeast Regional Management Staff as well as NYC Management Staff. Prepare recurring and ad hoc monthly journal entries, and Account Reconciliations for areas of responsibility, analyze Franchise Fee Agreement contracts for the NYC area (72 municipalities involved) to make sure that TWC is in compliance with the agreements. Assist other accounting staff member where needed, work on special project requests as requested. Assisted with preparation AFR Reporting for New Jersey and New York, Generate Account Reconciliation Lead Sheets for Accounting Staff, prepare re-class Journal entries for Northeast Region and New York City for Regional Accounting Consolidation. Produce Account Reconciliation Log Reports and maintain backup documentation for Audit process.
10/07 – 8/11 Liberty Resources, Inc., Syracuse NY
Liberty Resources is a Human Services agency providing residential and non-residential to individuals and families in several different counties within NY State. Some these services include, Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, services for individuals with HIV/AIDS, families and youth involved with the child welfare system, domestic violence services, along with an array of additional services.
Financial Analyst
Primary functions are maintaining integrity of general ledger, reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts, journal entries pro forma reports as required, assist others within accounting department to maintain deadline schedules. Have changed several procedures for recurring entries that were always based off of budgeted figures, where now they are based off of actual expenses thereby eliminating adjusting entries to be made throughout the year. Maintain review of all insurances and assist Human Resources with any adjustments. Prepare and submit the annual SSOP report to State of NY and assist with the generation of the annual CFR report that is also submitted to the State of NY. Assisted in merger of mental health facility into Liberty Resources; by collecting data from providers necessary for Medicare billing purposes.
Assisted in setup of Payroll system G/L Tables and review reports generated from system on a monthly basis.
8/05 – 10/07. CorVel Corporation Inc., N. Syracuse, NY
CorVel Corporation is a national, independent provider of leading-edge healthcare management services and solutions for workers' compensation, auto & liability, group health and disability insurance markets. Clients include employers, insurance companies, TPA's and government entities. In addition to a national network of preferred healthcare providers, CorVel offers case management, medical bill review and disability management programs.
Accounting Coordinator
Heavy concentration on A/R - Billing and Collection for two offices (North Syracuse & Hauppauge, NY), also maintain A/P for both locations. Assumed position at the end of August 2005, A/R Balances in excess of $200K over 120 days, balances had not been under $100k in last 4 years, reduced to $42K by the end of December 2005 and have maintained under $40k to date. Responsible for Monthly Closings providing Regional office with Financial Reports. Monitor computer systems, daily backups, ordering of equipment/supplies. Provide Executive Management Staff with Pro Forma and standard reports for measurement standards.
11/98 – 8/05 CHENANGO VALLEY PET FOODS INC., Sherburne, NY
A manufacturer of premium dry pet foods since 1928 is the oldest plant of dry pet foods in the world. Chenango Valley pet foods inc, provides export and domestic shipments of product throughout the world. Annual sales of $12,000,000. Currently staff 67 employees within the organization.
Controller/MIS Manager
Manage staff of 3 employees; main responsibilities include all facets of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, miscellaneous reporting, etc.). Maintain MAS 90 Accounting software system. Handle all computer related issues from ordering of equipment to training. Have established accounting procedures and policies within the organization to help provide the necessary controls needed to efficiently and effectively operate the business. Have handled all formulation pricing for product manufacturing and profit analysis. Handled Operations Manager position for six months along with Accounting until position was filled.
08/98 - 11/98 LOURDES HOSPITAL, Binghamton, NY
Established in 1925, Faith-based health care organization dedicated to providing compassionate quality care to those in need. Affiliated with the Daughters of Charity Ministry.
Financial Accountant
Maintained and reported statistical information to several not-for-profit organizations that pertained to newborns, elderly care, ambulatory patients and other miscellaneous medical information. Provided help establishing budgets for various Hospital departments such as Hospice, Mission in Motion, Oncology, Care of the Poor and several other areas.
04/96 - 08/98 CLARKS PETROLEUM SERVICE, INC., Canastota, NY
Petroleum Service Company located in Central New York. Family owned operation for 76 years. Business Operations involve both Wholesale and Retail sales annually of $45 million. Total Clark’s employees for 1997 was 43.
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WORK EXPERIENCE - (cont.)
Assistant Controller/MIS Coordinator
Responsibilities included generating Financial Statements for analysis; overseeing the Burner Service Department Operations, support office staff with technical guidance for various software & hardware applications. Successfully installed Equipment Maintenance Module into PSS System that allowed inventory, billing, tracking functions. Established Service Contract procedures and Setup program within the PSS System for billing, and renewal operations. Converted many old Symphony Spreadsheets into Excel, along with creating many others. Purchased required computer equipment to meet needs of office staff.
05/95 - 2/96 CALLANAN INDUSTRIES, Clockville, NY
Quality Control Technician
Initiated procedures set forth by the State of New York for Quality Control standards on aggregate materials. This involved daily sample testing of various asphalt concentrations, statistical analysis
and production recommendations. Hands on work, with union employees and several mechanical devices.
10/88 - 09/94 AGWAY INC., Syracuse, NY
Largest Agriculture Cooperative in the Northeastern region of the United States. Business units consist of the following: Agriculture, Consumer Retail, Energy, Insurance and Telmark Lease Financing. These units combine for total sales of $1.7 billion. Total Agway employees for 1994 was 5,300.
Project Analyst - Agriculture Group (07/92 - 09/94)
Responsible for all aspects of financial analysis and reporting for sales generation, gross margins, inventory balances, assets, and expenses. Created automatic report generation utilizing mainframe download to personal computers. Provided "best in class" analysis for internal businesses. Set new users up on financial analysis network and provided appropriate training. Accomplishments included:
Saved two days of re-keying to financial data by bringing two subsidiaries on line with General Ledger.
Identified labor and cost saving opportunities in the finance and accounting area.
Conducted an Information Systems needs assessment for the department.
Helped to combine feed and crop General Ledger systems reducing the chart of accounts from 4,400 to 480 accounts.
Financial Statement Accountant - Agriculture Group (04/90 - 07/92)
Performed financial statement analyses with emphasis on gross margins and FIFO variances. Responsible for maintenance to the general ledger system and scheduling of jobs. Interfaced with 15 production facilities on a daily basis to provide information and investigate findings. Accomplishments include:
Identifying cause of fluctuations in inventory costs and making the necessary changes to
accurately price products.
Automating reports for General Ledger processing. Reduced reporting time by two weeks.
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WORK EXPERIENCE - (cont.)
Financial Statement Coordinator - Agriculture Group (10/89 - 04/90)
Responsible for the daily maintenance of the General Ledger system. Worked directly with Information Systems personnel to coordinate special requests for report and information generation. Wrote and created management reports and maintained account codes. Administered the Farm Enterprise Sales Compensations system for 120 individuals generating $4+ million in annual commissions.
Store Accountant (10/88 - 10/89)
Responsible for analyzing monthly financial statements for 13 retail locations. Worked with store personnel to reconcile and investigate variances. Verified bank and credit card statements, provided detail for invoices and assisted with store-to-store product transfer accounting.
10/87 - 10/88 M. LICHTMAN AND CO., Liverpool, NY
Wholesale wine and spirits distributorship.
Pricing Agent and Credit Manager
Developed pricing structure for merchandise resale. Filed monthly price schedules to the State Liquor Authority. Responsible for verifying daily receivings, past-due accounts, and collection procedures. Worked directly with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely product delivery. Coordinated activities of the office and warehouse staff.
04/80 - 10/87 MONARCH LIQUOR CORPORATION, Liverpool, NY
Wholesale wine and spirits distributorship.
Assistant Manager of Price Posting (04/84 - 10/87)
Coordinated price structuring for product sales and filed monthly price schedules with the State Liquor Authority. Verified supplier pricing and handled supplier bill backs and unsaleable billings.
Junior Accountant/Cashier (07/80 - 04/84)
Responsible for accounts receivable, credit authorization, collections, and journal entries (cash disbursements, cash receipts, sales). Handled daily bank transactions and worked directly with customers to resolve problems and complaints.
EDUCATION
Oswego State University. Major: Business Administration. Minor: Computer Info. Systems.
Matriculated: 80+ hours completed toward degree. 1992 - Present (Eves.)
Le Moyne College/OCC (1988-89) Completed initial two courses on evening basis towards four year degree.
Hudson Valley Community College. Major: Accounting, Associate Degree. (1978-1980)
Agway training courses:
- LOTUS 123 - NOVELL Network
- DBASE III - Managing Business Priorities
- Advanced LOTUS - Global Ledger Software Training
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WORK EXPERIENCE - (cont.)
Other software experience:
- Access - PSS
- Focus - Excel
- Monarch - Microsoft Word
- Closeup - Relay Gold
- BNA Fixed Assets - Windows
- Dejawin - MAS90
- Global - Crystal Reports
- PC Anywhere - Knowledge Point Applications
- PeopleSoft - Advocacy
- MedCheck - CareMC
- MIP
REFERENCES
Steven Tornabene
Douglas Drive
Canastota, NY 13032
Ph: 315-***-****
Michael Sayles
111 W. Hamilton Ave.
Sherrill, NY 13461
Ph: 315-***-****
Christine Warshel
Analyst Supervisor
CorVel Corporation
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
Ph: 315-***-****
Debra Merchant
Accounting Supervisor
Time Warner Cable
E. Syracuse, NY 13057
Ph: 315-***-****
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