Accounting Sales

LAARNI V. MATA

Phone: 678-***-****

Email: ******@*******.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Accounting professional with excellent analytical, management and computer

skills. Managed daily operations of the Accounting Department and ensured

compliance through utilization of GAAP principles and accounting laws and

regulations. Responsible for organizing, implementing and supervising the

performance of all accounting, financial and government compliance

functions in an accurate, complete, professional and timely manner.

SOFTWARE

. Novel Network & NT Environment * MS Office Professional *

Lotus Notes * Kronos * ADP * RapidPC * Payday *

Paychex * PeopleSoft * MAS90 * Sage Peachtree Accounting *

QuickBooks * ACCPAC * SBT * F9 TIW Manufacturing *

Libra * Crystal Reports * AllData * InvoMax * iMIS10 *

Positive Pay Bank Fraud * Remote Deposit Capture * MS Dynamics

GP

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Manager (2004-present)

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), Atlanta, GA (Non-

Profit)

. (Recovered at least 50K in membership application processing

systems as of March 2009)

. Serves as a Chief Financial Officer and Controller.

. Manage all accounting and finance functions including cash

management, journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, benefits,

sales, corporate taxes, personal property tax, A/P, A/R,

payroll, commissions, bank, credit cards and G/L reconciliation,

closings, financial reports, variance analysis, audits and

budgets

. Ensure AAHOA's records are in accordance with Generally

Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Implement and enforce

accounting policies and procedures

. Manage all human resources functions including employee benefits

administration and payroll

. Explore ways to convert assets into cash quickly, and save cash

longer before paying off expenses

. Ensure the company's investments are secured and conform to the

company's status and governing documents

. Prepare supporting schedules, footnotes, and summary for the

annual report, BOD meetings and third party auditors

. Function as the liaison to the company's bank and CPA firm with

regard to tax filings and accounting issues

. Member of Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Accounting/Office Manager (2001-2004)

Bernie's Automotive, Dunwoody, GA

. Managed all accounting, payroll, sales & use tax

. Prepared and analyzed financial and operational reports

Accounting /Operations Manager (1998-2001)

CCS Technologies Norcross, GA

(Computer Consulting, Product and Service Technologies Company)

. Advised CFO on patterns and trends that would positively or

adversely affect profitability of the company

. Managed all accounting and finance functions of the company and

its 3 subsidiaries, including preparation and analysis of

financial, operational reports, FAS, SOP 97-2 Schedules and

taxes in accordance with GAAP

. Supervised and managed staff of 7 within accounting and

administration

. Hired, developed and provided support and feedback to staff

. Established, maintained, and insured compliance with accounting

policies and controls.

. Assisted third party CPA auditors with audits

. Supervised all accounting and tax audits conducted by federal,

state, and local regulatory agencies

. Established banking relationships, while developing corporate

strategies and structuring disbursement of funds, extension of

credit, investment swift accounts, fiscal and accounting matters

. Initiated conversion of the accounting system from Peachtree

Accounting to SBT Accounting, then to ACCPAC Accounting

. Implemented and managed payroll system changes, development of

cost standards, commissions, taxes, budgets, expenditures &

project accounting

. Functioned as an Accounting System Administrator

LAARNI V. MATA

Phone: 678-***-****

Email: ******@*******.***

Controller (1994-1998)

Vodavi, Norcross, GA

(Manufacturer, Distributor, Designs and Telecommunication Products

Company)

. Created and maintained internal management reports including

cash management, letters of credit, journal entries, inventory,

accruals, FAS, benefits, corporate taxes, sales & use tax,

personal property tax, A/P, A/R, multi-state payroll,

commissions, bank and G/L reconciliation, closings, financial

reports, variance analysis, audits, and budgets

. Analyzed and prepared financial and operational reports and

documents for submission to the SEC, including the

Revenue Recognition (SOP 97-2 and SAB101)

. Directed budget preparation and maintained internal controls,

inventory management & project accounting

. Implemented all GSA sales procedures

. Supervised two accounting and administrative personnel

. Facilitated the interface with sales, marketing, tech services

and management Accounting System Administrator for SBT Users

. Managed Human Resources including employee benefits

administration and payroll

Controller (1992-1993)

Clarion Hotel, Atlanta, GA

. Performed functions within the hotel's accounting division,

including cash management

. Monitored food & beverage, front, inventory, and housekeeping

expenses and all outside services

. Prepared the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports,

reconciliations, royalties, hotel occupancy and sales tax,

analyses and budgets

. Managed Human Resources such as employee benefits administration

and payroll

Assistant Controller (1986-1991)

Marcus Dairy Inc., Danbury, CT

(Manufacturer, Distributor, and Restaurant)

. Prepared financial reports, variance analysis, commissions, FAS,

bank and G/L reconciliations for multiple plants and

subsidiaries

. Supervised 5 personnel in A/R, Collections, A/P and multi-state

payroll departments

. Assisted Controller in various projects and evaluation of

product cost standards

Sales Accountant (1984-1986)

Duracell Inc., Bethel, CT

(Batteries Manufacturing Co.)

. Handled the revenue rebates, sales deductions, advertising,

commissions for various revenue streams to big box and smaller

retail customers.

Senior Accountant (1981-1984)

CJ Juniors, Culver City, CA

(Apparel Manufacturing Company)

Education

B.A. in Business Administration & H&R Management - St. Scholastica's

College - Philippines

Coursework Studies toward MBA in Accounting - University of New Haven

- Connecticut

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