STRENGTHS:
. Work ethic, team player, varied accounting experience, focused to meet
deadlines in all environments.
. Experienced in computer software implementation, conversion,
maintenance, and upgrades.
. Not satisfied with just processing transactions. Always looking to
improve the process.
. Supervisory experience of 4 to 8 associates.
EXPERIENCE:
Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, NY
04/2009-08/2009 - Accountant
. Review and post 15 months of unprocessed transactions - A/P, payroll,
bank reconciliations, and various misc. journal entries. Review and
correct previously posted transactions.
Atrinsic Corp, Pearl River, NY
6/2008-8/2008 - Fixed Asset Accountant
. Identify current fixed assets and prepare up to date fixed asset
register. Create SOX internal codes
Avon Corporation, Rye, NY
1/2000-4/2008 - Accountant II
. Review all approved capital projects for entry into CIP Tracking
Access Database. Approve capital spend invoices before payment.
Assist project coordinators and local finance depts. to ensure
compliance. Review total project spending before capitalization.
. Perform all fixed asset system maintenance (capitalization, disposal,
transfers, adjustments). 2002-disposed of approximately 10,000 fully
depreciated assets per company directive. 2001-identified
approximately $3M of real property assets incorrectly listed.
. Interface CIP GL accounts into CIP Tracking Database and fixed asset
subsystem into GL with subsequent reconciliation reports.
. Prepare standard period end journal entries per company tax guidelines
and miscellaneous entries to correct errors.
. Prepare period end reports to assist cash flow statements, Hyperion
balance sheet and upper management review.
. "Process owner" for all internal/external audit reviews of fixed
assets and SOX controls.
. Performed various upgrades of fixed asset module software and
interface into GL. 2007-worked tirelessly with implementation team to
install new JD Edwards software while performing all day to day
responsibilities and meeting all deadlines.
NYSARC, Dutchess County Chapter, Poughkeepsie, NY
1998-1999, Assistant Controller
Responsible for all day-to-day operation of the accounting dept. which
included: Medicaid billing, accounts payable, general ledger, fiscal
reporting accounts receivable analysis, cash flow analysis and planning.
. Lead interface with auditing firm to perform year-end audit.
. Preparation of annual Consolidated Fiscal Report for NYS.
. Interfaced with Residential Departments on state regulation for
documentation of financial transactions.
1996-1997 Various Temporary Positions
C. T. Corporation, New York, NY
1978-1995 Assistant to Accounting Manager
Management
. Supervised processing, balancing, and payment of accounts payable
input totaling $3M monthly.
. Supervised the bank reconciliation department which reviewed 40
accounts.
. Supervised the cash control departments $300,000 avg daily deposits.
Accounting
. Maintained 70 GL accounts monthly.
. Reviewed daily cash deposits and transfer general ledger entries.
. Worked with senior staff accountant at month-end to correct subsystem
processing errors with journal entries.
. Performed monthly interface of accounts payable transaction to the
general ledger.
Computer Conversion
. Customized accounts payable software system to automate a manual
department.
. Analyzed Accounting Department and information services interface
regarding testing of new A/P, A/R, G/L, and cash application software
systems.
. Performed general upgrades to accounts payable s/w and assisted with
General Ledger upgrades.
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:
JD Edwards, MSI, McCormack&Dodge, Quickbooks, Great Plains, CODA, FMIS.
EDUCATION:
Hunter College, 1978, BS in Accounting