Project Manager Accounting
Resume:
mATTHEW j. fYDA
Oswego, IL *****
abh906@r.postjobfree.com
sUMMARY OF qualifications
An accounting professional with 3+ years of combined experience
in audit, tax, and financial accounting. Proven capacity to
improve and maximize accounting function through effective
communication processes and developing new systems to improve
productivity and efficiency.
education & Certifications
M.B.A., Financial Management - Benedictine University, June 2010,
3.9 GPA
B.S., Accounting - University of Illinois at Chicago, December
2007
CPA Exam Eligible
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant Jan. 2009-Present
Patten Industries Inc., Elmhurst, IL
Journalize and interpret financial information for more than 25
accounts including cash and inventory accounts for monthly
accounting cycle.
Coordinate the timely receipt of information from other
departments for the purpose of creating journal entries and
financial reports.
Process accounting aspects of payroll, submit all union dues and
benefits, and calculate commissions.
Lead project manager for overhauling entire salesman commission
payroll system.
Saved the company over $50,000 in improperly charged union
benefits in 2009.
Implemented new internal controls for payroll that lead to
payroll being revised and improved.
Continually updating accounting processes to become more
efficient and productive.
Staff Accountant Jan. 2008-Aug. 2008
Morrison & Morrison, Ltd., Chicago, IL
Conducted comprehensive financial audits of small to mid-size
business and profit-sharing plans.
Performed internal controls and substantive testings.
Identified and communicated tax and audit matters to seniors and
managers.
Posted to journal entries and performed cash flow analysis.
Prepared and researched federal & state corporate, partnership,
trust, and individual tax returns.
Tax Accountant Intern Jan. 2007-Oct. 2007
Solomon A. Weisgal, Ltd., Chicago, IL
Prepared federal & state trust, partnership, and individual tax
returns.
Handled the complete accounting cycle, including opening, journal
entries, and closing of accounts.
Other responsibilities included Tax Projections, Cash Flow
Statements, Stock Broker Reconciliations, P&L Statements, and
Bank Reconciliations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Intermediate skills in most Microsoft Office software
applications, and experience with SAP, CODA, ADP Payroll, AS400,
Quicken, QuickBooks, Peachtree, LedgerMaster. ProSystemFX Tax,
and ProSystemFX Engagement.
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