Manager/Accounting- Masters Degree

STEVEN A RUTZ

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly effective management professional emphasizing innovation and creativity in solving

complex problems. Energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading

diverse teams to achieve outstanding results.

SKILLS

Financial reporting specialist Strong communication skills

Fiscal budgeting knowledge Superior attention to detail

Accounting operations professional Accounting procedures consultant

Tax accounting specialization Cost accounting

Cash flow analysis Expert in GAAP and statutory

Payroll Expert reporting

Budget analysis Account reconciliation specialist

MS Office Suite Self-motivated professional

Customer relations

WORK HISTORY

09/2011 to Present Senior Accountant/Account Manager

Pavlov and Associates CPAs, P.C – Coldwater, MI

Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing

organizational complexity.

Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.

Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict

standards.

Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.

Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each

month.

Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations

procedures.

Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.

Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.

Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits.

Analyzed and reviewed cost reports and communicated final results to suppliers.

Reported internal control issues to management and supplied comprehensive

recommendations to mitigate the associated risks.

07/2009 to 09/2011 Senior Accountant

W.B. Carlson, Accountant – Coldwater, MI

Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data.

Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.

Successfully implemented new technologies and process automations to encourage

continuous improvement.

Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management.

Processed accounts payable for 30+ employees.

Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and

reconciled.

09/2007 to 11/2010 Operations Manager

Staples – Battle Creek, MI

Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Developed and rolled out new policies. Hired and trained over 50 new staff.

Maintained records related to sales.

Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via

telephone.

Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent

service.

Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.

08/2004 to 09/2007 Assistant Store Manager

Bed, Bath & Beyond – Mishawaka, IN

Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.

Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.

Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.

Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.

Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.

Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.

Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss

areas.

Completed profit and loss performance reports.

Conducted store inventories once per year.

EDUCATION

2014 Masters in Accountancy

University of Phoenix-06/2014

2012 Bachelor of Science: Business Management-Accounting

University of Phoenix -05/2012

Certified Management Accountant coursework

Member of the American Accounting Association (AAA)

Detection and Prevention of Fraud in Financial Statements training

Revenue Recognition coursework

Specialized Industry GAAP course

Webinars on Tax Analysis of Investments

Tax Resolution seminars

1997 Associate Degree: Business Management

Kellogg Community College

1993 High School Diploma: General

Coldwater High School

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