Michael James Arena
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609-***-**** **********@*****.***
Education:
Widener University Chester, PA GPA: 3.4
Master of Science in Taxation and Financial Planning, December 2009
Passed Regulation CPA Exam: October 2009
Widener University, Chester, PA GPA: 3.4
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, December 2008 - Major:
Accounting Minor: Finance
Dean's List (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Related Experience:
JPMorgan Chase, Wilmington, DE
Financial Analyst
May 2010-Present
. Perform journal entries on SAP system including researching, correcting
miss posting entries, and booking cash settlements entries
. Perform month-end variance analysis of expenses, headcount and
collections
. Audit expenses of Card Services departments to make sure everyone is
following corporate policy
. Work with Essbase to perform Ad hoc reports for various internal and
corporate reporting
. Update and maintain metrics use for internal and corporate reporting
Widener University Small Business Development Center, Chester, PA
Business Consultant/ Graduate Assistant
December 2008-Feburary 2010
. Formed companies for sole proprietors looking to incorporate
. Set up clients' chart of accounts in QuickBooks
. Conducted analysis of financial statements of companies in comparative
and common size form
. Computed and interpret financial ratios that would be most useful for
small business owners
. Taught clients how to effectively write business plans
. Helped developed marketing materials to attract business
Holman & Frenia CPA Firm, Medford, NJ
Private Auditor Intern for New Jersey townships and school boards
May 2007- August 2007/May 2008-August 2009
. Performed voucher tests from check registers
. Conducted tests of related parties for school boards and townships
. Filled out school board audits work papers from PPC E-Tools
. Interviewed clients for fraud using SAS 99 questions
. Conducted various payroll tests to check if they coincided with board
of education approvals
. Tested 941s to see if correct taxes are being paid
. Reconciled bank accounts to make sure that they were in balance with
the check register
Additional Experience:
Deerwood Country Club, Mount Holly, NJ
February 2007-Present
Assistant Manager
. Supervise a staff of 10 to coincide with managements' directives
. Responsible for the counting of money at the end of the day ensuring
registers are balanced
. Responsible for the reconciliation of the charge cards and cash
receipts with the actual lunch and dinner charges
. Prepare the end of day payroll reports for total hours worked and tips
received for entire staff
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint,
EssBase, SAP, Quick Books Pro, PPC E-Tools
Activities:
Member of International Sports Science Association, Member of Finance
Club, Member of Accounting Club, Member of Society of Financial Service
Professionals, Member of Graduate Business Association