H. Jay Stein
Lexington, SC *9073
(abgyw9@r.postjobfree.com)
Dear Recruiter,
I am extremely interested in employment opportunities with your Company I
have enclosed my resume for consideration for the Controller/Senior
Accounting Manager position you currently have available. My recent
accounting/management experience in the public and private sectors of
accounting will make me a true asset to your Company. I am excited by the
possibility of contributing to your Company's success and strength. I am
looking to move closer to my hometown area of Wheeling, WV. If considered
for the position, my relocation to the Pittsburgh area would soon follow.
I am not in need of relocation assistance, unless offered by the company.
Based upon your description of the position, my experience has provided an
excellent background for this opportunity. Presently I serve as the
Controller for the Coreslab Structures (Columbia, SC), Inc. plant.
Coreslab is both a concrete manufacturer and contractor. My cumulative
experience includes a wide variety of accounting including, but not limited
to, full financial statement compilation and analysis, tax return
preparation, management of an accounting team and company policy
development. I am computer efficient in the following software packages:
Excel, Word, AMSI, Peoplesoft accounting software, Accutrax, Mastermind,
M.A.S. 90 accounting software, Macola accounting software, Amsi-
Starbuilder, Depreciation Solutions and ADP payroll processing with E-Time.
I am a CPA candidate and currently sitting through the exam process.
I look forward to discussing future employment opportunities with you. You
may contact me at 803-***-****.
Sincerely,
H. Jay Stein
Enclosure
H. Jay Stein
132 Goldleaf Street
Lexington, SC 29073
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Controller position that will allow me to use my experience,
education and to provide the opportunity for continued professional
development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Coreslab Structures (Columbia, SC), Inc. - Controller - November, 2001 to
Present
. Full monthly financial statement compilation, including balance sheet,
various income statements, complete notes to the financial statements
& complete trial balance reconciliation and analysis.
. Analysis of the Plant's revenues, labor, material and other expenses.
. Working closely with our General Manager and Department Managers to
grow our business and perform daily analysis to improve our financial
estimating and productivity performance.
. Management and development of our accounting team with a complete
understanding of each department including accounts receivable,
billing, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing and human resources.
. Preparation of standard costing for man hours, raw materials &
subcontract costs comparing actual vs. estimate.
. Policy development and implementation.
. Yearly Budget preparation.
. Preparation of all year-end audit work papers and work closely with
year-end auditors to finalize audit.
. Manage the server & all individual computers.
SecurityLink/ADT (Columbia, SC) - Regional Accounting Manager - January,
1999 to November, 2001
1. Preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of all general-ledger
accounts for each Branch location.
2. Daily financial statement analysis for each Branch.
3. Preparation of overhead calculations in order to keep expenses in line
with Company goals.
4. Maintenance and analysis of work orders prepared through work order
system by our Branch personnel. Analysis of customer accounts through
our accounts receivable system.
5. Preparation of various managerial reports, created through Essbase
software, and distributed to our Regional and Branch Managers.
6. Working with the Branch Managers to solve any problems they may
encounter while striving towards their Company goals.
7. Developing new accounting policies and procedures for our Region.
8. Management of our accounting team, consisting of two billing, two
accounts payable, two staff accountants, and one payroll employee.
Spartech Polycom, Inc. (Washington, PA) - Corporate Accountant - September,
1997 to January, 1999
9. Full financial statement preparation including balance sheet, income
statement, and a monthly detailed reporting package.
10. Preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of all general ledger
accounts including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory,
fixed assets and payroll.
11. Maintenance and reconciliation of fixed assets including depreciation
schedules (book and tax depreciation).
O'Connor & Associates (Public) (Wheeling, WV) - Staff Accountant -
February, 1992 to September, 1997
12. Full financial statement preparation including, but not limited to,
balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and retained earnings.
13. Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts including all adjusting
entries.
14. Maintenance and reconciliation of fixed assets including depreciation
schedules (book and tax depreciation).
15. Preparation of tax returns including sales tax, individual,
partnership, s-corporation, and c-corporation.
16. Preparation of all aspects of the payroll process including payroll
check processing, making all federal and state payroll tax deposits,
preparing all federal and state payroll tax returns, and reconciling
all payroll general ledger accounts.
17. Preparation of all write-up work (e.g. bank reconciliation, revenue &
expense worksheets, trial balance reconciliation). Daily client
contact and making management decisions.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Associates
Degree in Business Administration
West Liberty State University West
Virginia Northern Community College
West Liberty, West Virginia
Wheeling, West Virginia
January, 1991 to June, 1992
August, 1988 to December, 1990