BONNIE MICHAELS DOSS
Viera, Fl. 32955
abh2o3@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE To pursue a challenging position where I can utilize my
education and accounting experience.
EDUCATION LA GRANGE COLLEGE, La Grange, Georgia
B.A., Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting
ROLLINS COLLEGE, Melbourne, Florida
Completed fifth year necessary to obtain CPA
CAREER HISTORY
July 2003 to Comptroller, Holiday Builders, Inc., Melbourne, Florida
Oct. 2010
Manage the functional areas responsible for the preparation
and evaluation of budgets, forecasts, and other financial
operating reports and presents findings and recommendations
to top management. Ensure that company policies and
procedures relating to accounting issues/ functions are
followed. Responsible for month end close, journal entries
and uploads of payroll and other financial information.
Prepare financial statement reporting for the parent
company and subsidiaries. Oversee and review bank
reconciliations, sales tax returns, and tangible returns.
Maintain supporting documentation, reporting,
correspondence for all external accounting reporting for
the company (IRS and Fl Dept. of Revenue). Work closely
with outside financial auditors, ESOP auditors, and
valuators. Provide managerial oversight for all aspects of
payroll tax issues including tax deposits, withholdings,
and returns. Provide accurate daily cash analysis and
reporting as required. Oversee the home closings process,
ensuring that appropriate documentation is collected and
correct. Manage, motivate, coach and provide developmental
opportunities for the accounting department staff. Oversee
12 staff members. Currently in the role of ESOP and 401K
Administrator for the company acting as liaison between
Plan Trustees, employees and third party administrator.
Duties as officer of company to include coordinating
meetings and taking minutes for Board of Directors and
Trustees. Proficient with Excel, Word, People Soft, and
Timberline.
Dec. 1998 to Accountant, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPA's, LLP,
Melbourne, Florida
July 2003
In-charge accountant on audits, reviews and compilations.
Experience in review and audits of local governments,
manufacturing companies, small businesses, and retirement
plans. Prepare all adjusting journal entries, depreciation
updates, workpapers, financial statements, and federal and
state income tax returns and tangible tax returns for
corporations and other entities. Provide assistance with
software setup, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and
quarterly payroll tax returns for small businesses.
July 1995 to Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting and Financial Planning
Sept. 1998 Harris Semiconductor, Palm Bay, Florida
Responsible for financial statement compilation and analysis at
Sector and Product Line levels. This would include period
actuals, quarterly budgets/forecasts, and yearly operating
plan. Provided analytical interpretation of financial
results. Responsible for HR and Legal departments as
financial advisor as well as Palm Bay Manufacturing.
Prepared period end close journal entries and monthly
variance reports for customers as well as assisted in
preparing their quarterly budgets and yearly operating
plan. Prepared financial package for upper management
team. Coordinated various special projects having both
short and long term impacts. Proficient in Lotus/Excel
applications. Strong planning and organizational skills.
Experience in multitasking.
April 1994 to Controller, WIRB-TV, Malabar, Florida
July 1995
Responsible for the Accounting Dept. and Business Office. Maintained
A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger and Financial Statements
using VCI software, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Reconciled bank statements. Prepared annual budget. Filed
returns for 940, 941, sales and use tax, and tangible
personal property tax. Maintained records for 401K and
health insurance. Supervised three employees.
May 1990 to Accounting Manager, Meehan Stationery Co., Melbourne, Florida
Dec. 1993
Responsible for every area of the Accounting Department including the
supervising of four employees. Maintained General Ledger
by preparing monthly journal entries and balancing GL
accounts. Prepared monthly financial statements using
Lotus 1-2-3. Reconciled bank statements. Submitted cash
flow reports to General Manager. Assisted General Manager
in preparation of annual budget. Assisted Auditors in
their yearly review of financial records. Responsible for
payroll and 940, 941 quarterly returns. Prepared sales and
use tax returns monthly.
March 1989 to Staff Accountant, Heritage Health Corporation, Melbourne,
Florida
May 1990
Responsible for month end closing. Prepared journal entries
implemented on IBM System 38. Prepared monthly financial
statements using Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets. Reconciled bank
statements for five different bank accounts. Reconciled
special accounts to the GL monthly. Prepared cash flow
reports. Responsible for fixed assets and depreciation
schedules. Responsible for payroll and reports concerning
employee information. Maintained records for 401K program.
Supervised one employee.
March 1988 to Accountant, Ark Electronic Products, Melbourne, Florida
March 1989
Responsible for Accounts Receivable implemented on IBM System 36.
Supervised incoming cash, daily deposits, cash receipts
journal entries and statement disbursements. Maintained
aged trial balance. Contacted customers in reviewing past
due accounts and resolved problem invoices. Set up payment
schedule for delinquent customers. Turned over
uncollectable accounts to collection agency. Prepared aged
report, allowance for bad debts and bad debt list report
monthly using Lotus 1-2-3. Researched questionable
accounts and issued credit memos where applicable.
Conducted credit checks on potential customers. Analyzed
financial stability and recommended or rejected applicants.
Supplied credit information to other companies about
current customers. Prepared monthly credit report.
Assisted with the month end closing by reconciling special
suspended cash accounts, balancing cash receipts journal
with cash receipt reports, preparing closing journal
entries and write offs, preparing cash flow report and
assisting with financial statements. Filed sales and use
tax returns for three states.
Feb. 1986 to Assistant Controller, First Bank Ceredo, Ceredo, WV.
Feb. 1988
Responsible for Accounts Payable using custom software. Also
maintained invoice files and related correspondence.
Prepared detailed controllable expense reports General
Ledger generated from the main frame computer. Responsible
for reconciling unpostable items. Preparation of monthly
financial statements using Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets.
Responsible for the accrual and reconciliation of monthly
prepaid expenses. Responsible for Fixed Assets and
Depreciation Schedules. Responsible for wire transfer
services using the Federal on-line exchange (FOX) system.
Trained and supervised one part-time employee.
Oct. 1979 to Accounting/Bookkeeper, Florida Electric Power Coordinating
Group, Tampa, Fl.
Oct. 1981
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Trial
Balance. Posted input from A/R and A/P on computer system.
Assisted in preparing five different committee budgets and
administrative budget. Prepared assessments, recorded
expenditures for each budget and reported to committees
monthly. Processed expense statements, handled
correspondence related to budgets, invoices and payables.
Reconciled bank statements, compiled statistical reports,
arranged printing projects, and ordered supplies. Backup
for payroll.
REFERENCES Available upon request.