Sales Quality Control

Edward Preuss

PO Box *** Oakdale, NY ***** 631-***-**** ********@***.***

Professional Summary: Detail-focused, highly ethical accounting professional specializing in financial

overage reduction and process improvement. Proficient at establishing and maintaining cross-

departmental relationships to accomplish corporate objectives. Knowledgeable in developing reports

geared toward highlighting financial and operational opportunities for improvement.

Skills & Knowledge

Frameworks, Standards & Methodologies: ISO 9002, SOX 402, GAAP, GAAS

Business: Risk analysis, forecast modeling, project management, user acceptance testing, excellent

problem solving & critical thinking skills, strong leadership skills, strong teamwork and communication

skills

Security Clearances: Department of Homeland Security – Security Level: Secret

Software: Excel 2007, Word 2007, Access 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Publisher 2007, Microsoft Dynamics

GP, Hyperion, SAP, QuickBooks Pro 2011, Paychex and Kronos payroll systems, Windows 7, AS-400

Professional Experience

Accu-Serve Process Service, Ltd. – Westbury, New York December 2011 – Present

Accountant

• Collect and post all payments to the Accounts Receivable ledger

• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce operating costs

• Monitor and control the all invoicing activity to ensure accuracy

• Manage all employee time cards to reduce overtime and maximize workflow

• Develop and distribute all financial reports including sales, payroll and financial statements

• Responsible for approving and paying all vendor bills

• Developed system of internal controls to mitigate risk and reduce fraud

• Assist management with special projects to drive new business and improve efficiencies

• Responsible for creating and maintaining all customer pricing schedules

Metro Irrigation & Maintenance Corp – Islip, New York March 2008 – December 2011

Bookkeeper

• Created a company-wide system of internal controls to reduce expenses and improve the accuracy,

efficiency and overall effectiveness of accounting records

• Develop yearly budget projections and create sales goals to maintain profitability

• Prepare and process payroll through Paychex on-line system

• Responsible for all accounts receivable including generating invoices, posting payments and

collecting on outstanding balances

• Perform month-end and year-end close procedures including bank reconciliations, closing journal

entries and preparing financial statements

• Analyze and prepare job costing analysis for each contract to ensure a maximum return on every

project

• Develop and maintain purchasing agreements with all vendors to reduce material costs and improve

profitability

• Responsible for maintaining fixed assets including purchases, preparing depreciation entries and

disposition

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Aircraft Service International Group – Jamaica, New York January 2007 – April 2008

Staff Accountant

• Corrected $750K in revenue reporting errors through the creation and implementation of new forms

and procedures

• Developed dashboard program to enhance corporate transparency and provide real time reporting of

financial information

• Designed and implemented a new system of internal controls to reduce spending, improve

communication across all departments and to increase efficiency throughout the operation

• Created sales forecasts and implemented financial objectives for the JFK operation

• Redesigned corporate procurement process, including capital improvement projects, insurance claims

and cost-benefit analysis

• Managed performance of accounting staff, including annual reviews, job scope and skill analysis

• Responsible for preparing and remitting sales tax, usage tax and concession fees monthly

Swissport USA, Inc. – Jamaica, New York September 2004 – January 2006

Training/Audit/Quality Control Supervisor

• Implemented job costing program to improve accuracy and efficiency of customer billings

• Developed framework of corporate standards and procedures, enabling the company to achieve

ISO 9002 certification

• Re-engineered all corporate business and operational processes to identify control weaknesses and

augment financial efficiencies

• Developed database to track and create forecasts and expense models to control operating costs

• Responsible for conducting periodic audits of all departments to determine compliance with

Federal Aviation Authority, Department Of Transportation, customer and company regulations

• Assisted in the coordination and implementation of web-based training programs to improve

productivity and reduce costs

Education:

Dowling College - Oakdale, New York:

BBA, Accounting

MBA, Corporate Finance

BS, Aviation Management

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