Manager Customer Service

Sharon J.Konspore

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Phone: 203-***-****

Norwalk, CT. 06850

*********@*******.***

Friends of Animals, Inc. Darien, CT

May 2008 - November 2009

Controller

Initiate and perform all finance and accounting functions for a $5 million

non-profit organization, thoroughly developing financial statements for

internal purposes and public information. Current responsibilities include

all general ledger accounting functions, financial planning and analysis,

payables, receivables, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, 401k,

and petty cash related processes for the entire company.

Ascent Media Network Services Stamford, CT

2002 - May 2008

Accounting Manager

Directed daily operations in the areas of accounts payable, accounts

receivable, billing, collections, general ledger including B/S and P/L

analysis for 10 facilities of the Network Division.

Prepare monthly Management Package for Corporate Reporting.

Assisted in Sarbanes Audit write-up and compliance within our divisions.

Managed all audits both internal & external & self-audits.

Managed monthly close, preparation of accruals, adjusting entries etc.

Created various sales & commission reports as requested by the VP of

Network Sales.

Prepared management reports summarizing client account performance.

Prepared various budgets and forecast for corporate as mandated.

Consolidated bi-weekly payroll for 3 companies.

Tracked expenditures on capital projects as required by corporate.

Supervised two Staff Accountants.

Resolved various tax issues relating to Sales & Use Tax and Federal

Universal Service Fund as they relate to the Telecommunications Industry.

Charkit Chemical Corporation Darien, CT

2000 - 2002

Senior Accountant

Directed daily operations in the areas of accounts payable, accounts

receivable, credit & collections, general ledger including B/S and P/L

analysis.

Created various management reports for the sales department and CFO.

Developed criteria to be followed for credit and collection set up of new

customers.

Responsible for inventory control of 9 warehouses is including one in

Canada.

Prepared all tax compliance for Charkit Chemical and two sister companies.

Produced written policies & procedures for all accounting functions.

Tracked foreign currency rates for purchase of forward contracts to process

payments on open purchase orders.

Worked on summary of software requirements in order to reach a final

decision on new system software for both accounting and order

entry/tracking and inventory needs.

Davis Capital LLC Stamford, CT

1997 - 1999

Human Resource and Accounting Manager

Instrumental in designing, developing and implementing of all accounting,

payroll, and human resource functions.

Administered all aspects of risk management, tax compliance, benefits,

employee verifications, and unemployment disputes.

Developed policies and procedures for accounting and human resource

functions to ensure tight controls and eliminate liability.

Expedited biweekly payroll for 1800 employees.

Established 401k plans for 3 companies facilitating all aspects of start-up

and implementation.

Kushi Macrobiotic Corporation Stamford, CT

1995 - 1997

Accounting and Warehouse Manager

Initiated and directed all accounting procedures and warehouse operations

for this start-up health food company serving both domestic and

international markets.

Assisted in the set up of customer service including order entry, order

processing and customer relations.

For the same company, established procedures for accounts receivable,

accounts payable, bank reconciliation's, analysis and forecasting together

with all reporting, confirmations, workpapers,

and year-end closings.

Administered daily operations of an out of state warehouse including order

processing, inventory control, and sample control.

Warrantech Corporation Stamford, CT

1992 - 1995

Staff Accountant

Responsible for all accounting functions including audits of the balance

sheet and income statements.

Analytically reviewed year-end financial results and assisted external

auditors.

Specific duties included researching, tracing, analyzing and summarizing

investment activity.

Examined invoices for appropriate authorization, classification and

recording.

Prepared annual reports, franchise tax returns and other corporate reports,

ensuring compliance with all tax laws and corporate policies and

procedures.

Dress Barn Inc. Stamford, CT

1983 - 1992

Manager of Lease Accounting

Analyzed store leases and prepared budgets and disbursements for real

estate, property maintenance and insurance, utilities expenses and

preformed risk management functions.

Responsible for general ledger entries, calculated trial balances, fixed

asset accounting and bank reconciliation's.

Managed accounts receivable and inventory controls, tracked and resolved

all discrepancies.

Created and prepared annual rent documents and accounts analysis to monitor

chain performance.

Assisted external auditors for year-end closings.

Reorganized lease accounting policies and implemented a modified

computerized fixed asset system to ensure compliance with all FASB 13 and

GAAP guidelines.

Maintained accounting procedures for 525 chain apparel stores with more

than 600 lease agreements.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Franklin Pierce College - Rindge, New Hampshire Major: Accounting

. Honors: Dean's List - Dean's Honor List - Recipient of Stellan C.

Wollmar Award for Excellence in Senior Independent Study in Division

of Business Administration

Software: JDEdwards, MAS90, QuickBooks, Quicken, Real World, Windows 2000

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