Joseph D. Gracey, MBA
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 ********@*****.***
Objective
To secure a position as a Financial Analyst / Accountant with a company
that will utilize my financial analysis and project management skills
acquired through diverse work experiences and hands on assignments that
have required due diligence and the highest levels of integrity.
Summary of Qualifications
. Accomplished in various areas of corporate accounting: general ledger,
financial consolidated statements, AP, AR, corporate taxes, payroll,
inventory, reconciliations, journal entries and supervision / training of
departmental personnel.
. Excel in team accomplishment environments completing project goals and
assignments in the most thorough, accurate, and reliable manner.
Contribute to cost saving measures as well as revenue enhancing
techniques.
. Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Vantage ERP, MAS 90 / 200,
PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Fox Pro, SAP, Great Plains, government
contract Deltek GCS Premier and Costpoint systems, and Wide Area Work
Flow invoicing
. Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to
problem solve independently.
Professional Experience
Financial Analyst
Mary Esther, FL
Robert Half International Contractor - BP America Gulf of Mexico Program
2011 - 2011
. Incorporated Financial Costs to Eight Quarter Budget Plan Schedule for
all divisions.
. Variance Analysis using SAP and IPMS to explain Actual to Budget
differences.
. Analysis of personnel and equipment for best utilization, logistics and
cost effectiveness resulting in 15% savings.
. Accrual Analysis to match expenses with revenue accurately using Business
Warehouse and SAP software.
Senior General Accountant
Crestview, FL
Superior Tech Contractor - L3 Communications Crestview Aerospace
2010 - 2011
. Account Reconciliations and Prepare GL journal entries for accruals,
corrections and monthly closing entries.
. Analyze financial information of Expense Trending to prepare Overhead
Budget to Actual, Short Term Forecast Comparisons.
. On-time testing for Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls over Financial
Reporting reduced costs 10% by organization.
. Experience with Excel spreadsheets, Pivot Tables, SUMIF and VLOOKUP to
analyze financial information.
Business Contract Manager - Homeland Security Secret Clearance
Pensacola, FL
Defense Support Services, LLC (DS2) - Lockheed Martin/Day & Zimmerman Co.
2010 - 2010
. Supported the Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) Aircraft Mission by developing strategic business plans
and strategies to support ongoing operations and critical resupply.
. Provided business financial and contract management analysis and direct
support to the DS2 CBP Business and Financial Operations Department which
includes practices, principles, and concepts to operational planning and
compliance to the contract
. Monitored conformance to original proposal, maintained continual reviews
to ensure that all terms and conditions were met and that the contract
was in accordance with specifications reducing unnecessary costs 15%
. Planned, developed, and implemented strategies for HR management
including pay and conditions, selection policies/practices, and
training/development resulting in cost effectiveness over 12%.
Sr. Financial Analyst and Asst. Facility Security Officer - Secret
Clearance Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Alpha Data Corporation - Defense Contractor 2004 - 2009
. Prepared adjusting journal entries through DoD approved Deltek GCS
Premier accounting software
. Reviewed Monthly Business Statements and evaluated financial statements
for accuracy.
. Improved and reconciled Accounts Receivable reports reducing aging by 22%
with proactive customer service.
. Streamlined existing procedures for all corporate state sales and use
taxes
. Performed cost analysis on Accounts Payable procedures proactively taking
discounts with 15% savings.
. Created billing according to government contracts through the DFAS Wide
Area Work Flow system
Accountant Pensacola, FL
Network Telephone Corporation - Telecommunications 2003 - 2004
. Organized five major bank reconciliations and sales tax reports cutting
time required by two days.
. Prepared journal entries and reconciled accounts for month-end financial
statements
. Developed and analyzed weekly cash flow management reports for CFO
. Assisted Controller with Integrated Business Management policies
. Reviewed Monthly Business reports with Controller for audit trail and
financial accuracy.
Education - University of Phoenix Online
M.B.A. Master of Business Administration - 2008 Graduate (39 qtr
credits) GPA =
3.90
B.S.B.A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
2003 Graduate (50 qtr credits) GPA = 3.96