A.J. Tokuz
Tempe, AZ *****
Qualifications
Summary:
> General Accounting and Balance Sheet reconciliation
> Fixed Asset Management/Inventory
> Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Revenue Forecasting
> Preparation of Financial Statements
> 10K and 10Q reporting and annual tax packages
> SOX - implementation and compliance
> Audit Schedule preparation
> Hyperion, JD Edwards, Infinium, Great Plains,
Datafaction, Quick Books, AS/400, Lawson, MFG/Pro and
Excel
Experience:
CR Bard
Staff Accountant/Analyst 11/2007-
Present
Responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of
all payroll accounts in the general ledger in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Complete Budget and LBE schedules as assigned.
Record payroll journal entries and accruals into the
general ledger and prepare Headcount report on a monthly
basis.
Process all incentive payments to employees, including
sales commissions and bonuses.
Manage multiple sales commission plans, including reviewing
monthly commission reports, assisting sales force in
understanding commission calculations, maintaining master
and target spreadsheets when alignment and base changes are
warranted, performing manual calculations for non-plan
incentives and working closely with management to ensure
Corporate deadlines are met.
Maintain commission models and prepare monthly commission
accruals.
Prepare quarterly sales force bonuses based on expense
management targets and consignment targets as outlined in
commission plans.
Complete balance sheet account reconciliations for major
accounts.
Assist in the testing of the payroll cycle for compliance
with Sarbanes Oxley.
Complete other projects/responsibilities as assigned by
Financial Reporting Supervisor.
First American Title Insurance Company
Staff Accountant 12/2003 - 09/2007
Maintain integrity of accounting information and systems,
in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP, as well
as other regulating bodies. Reconcile, analyze and
synthesize financial data from business operations. Play an
active role in preparation of public financial statements,
including balance sheet, income statements, SEC filings,
DOI reports and other regulatory reports. Evaluate or
support the evaluation of company and regional
profitability, efficiency and product performance. Evaluate
the effects of changes in accounting regulations on
Company's financial statements and accounting controls.
Execute accounting policy and procedures and audits.
Perform accounting activities to maintain complete and
accurate general ledger. Prepare journal entries and
reconciles complex ledger accounts. Prepare financial
participates in internal and external statements and
reports. Assist SOX testing of all G/L fuctions.
Coca Cola Enterprises
Fixed Assets Accountant 10/1999 -
06/2002
Successfully managed all aspects of fixed assets accounting
including physical inventory in a capital driven,
production environment. Facilitated budgeting and
forecasting for all capital purchases. Completed monthly
sales and use tax returns for twelve sales branches.
Instrumental in preparing weekly financial forecasts by
analyzing trends in sales and operating costs and variances
and financial statements.
Peter Piper Pizza
Staff Accountant 10/1998 - 10/1999
Coordinated and oversaw lease accounting for 60
restaurants. Supported Operations Management with
weekly/monthly financial reports. Responsible for
preparing month-end financial statements and completion of
sales, use, and personal property tax filings.
Hilton Hotel Corporation
Staff Accountant 1996-1998
Held all general accounting responsibilities including
accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end
close, sales and use tax, and preparation of financial
statements.
Education:
Arizona State University - Post Baccalaureate Degree,
Accounting major
SCC - Scottsdale, AZ - A.A.S. Degree, Accounting
SCC - Scottsdale, AZ - A.A.S. Degree, Business Personal
Computer
University of Istanbul - B.A. Italian Language and
Literature