Manager Accounting

WILLIAM E. BENSON

*** ******** ** - *********, ** 92025 - 760-***-**** *******@***.***

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Extensive experience in all modules of the general ledger and

financial statements.

. Prepared consolidated financial statements for multiple

corporations.

. Supervised up to 5 accounting clerks.

. Worked with independent auditors for preparation of audited

financial statements.

. Strengths include; recognizing, analyzing and solving accounting

problems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS AND REPORTING

- Worked in all accounting areas including; General Ledger, Accounts

Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Job Costs, Payroll, account

analysis, account reconciliations and budget preparation.

- Reviewed and "approved" payables vouchers and journal entries, prepared

by accounting clerks.

- Performed final review for all insurance company and governmental

reporting including; liability insurance, workers comp, sales tax, property

tax, payroll tax reports and certified payrolls.

- Worked with outside computerized payroll preparation bureaus including

banks, ADP and PayChex.

- Performed system analysis for set-up/modification/improvement of

accounting systems.

- Designed special formats for management reports.

- Coordinated preparation of annual department budgets with department

heads.

- Prepared consolidated final annual budgets and cash flow projections.

- Prepared payroll compliance reporting for Davis-Bacon/Prevailing wage

jobs.

- Represented company at insurance WRAP/OCIP meetings and reporting.

- Prepared monthly reports to management, with an analysis of major budget

variances.

- Worked with outside Certified Public Accounting firms to complete the

annual company audits.

- Prepared income tax returns for individual owners, partnerships and

corporations.

- Prepared property management reports for owners and homeowner

associations.

- Prepared documentation for construction loan draws for commercial and

residential builders and developers including tracking mechanic's lien

releases.

- Maintained "work in process" job costing for construction sub-

contractors.

COMPUTER RELATED EXPERIENCE

- Equipment used; IBM PC Pentium class desktop units (stand alone &

networked systems).

- Directed upgrade of computer hardware systems including network software.

- Installed and provided employee training for new software packages

including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) ACT! 2000, Norton 360,

Adobe Reader, Crosstalk and many others.

- Advanced user of MS Excel, including creating macros to simplify

repetitive tasks.

- Used computer support software including FAX, inter-company e-mail, and

internet applications.

- Used various general ledger accounting packages including; Syspro (ERP),

Business Works (MAS90) Timberline, Conac, Peachtree, Accpac, Solomon and

QuickBooks. Also used Turbo Tax Pro Series.

RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

03/09 - FINANCIAL ANALYST VAN VALKENBURG ENTERPRISES, Santee, CA

Pres

02/08 - ACCOUNTING MANAGER THE GREAT SPICE CO. - San Marcos, CA

03/09

11/06 - DIVISIONAL ACCTG MGR LAYFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS CORP

07/07

10/02 - ACCOUNTING MANAGER SUPERIOR READY MIX CONCRETE, San Diego, CA

11/06

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Cum Laude Honors, National

University - San Diego, CA.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Certified Financial Planner, Real Estate, Insurance and Securities

Licenses, Qualified for CPA Exam

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