Accounting Accounts Payable
Resume:
SCOTT STEWART, CPA
Cardiff, CA 92007
abm4e1@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY: Organized and detail-oriented certified public accountant with experience in
both internal audit and the Hospitality industry. Major strengths include the ability to plan, supervise,
and complete projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoy working in a fast-
paced environment.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, with an Emphasis in Accounting, San Diego State
University, 1984.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
SOFTWARE:
SAP Accounting Software Microsoft Excel
Oracle Accounting System Microsoft Word
Timesaver/ADP Payroll Systems
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island (Westmont Hospitality) (211 Rooms) 2/2005 – 1/2010
Four Points Rancho Bernardo (Starwood Hotels & Resorts) (225 Rooms) 2/2004 – 11/2004
Controller
• Responsible for monthly and annual budgeting/forecasting using Unifocus.
Responsible for all facets of accounting on a daily basis and monthly reconciliations.
Prepared monthly journal entries and financial statements.
Supervised a staff of 2 (accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, payroll).
Maintained general ledger using Oracle or SAP Accounting Software.
Reviewed and monitor payables, receivables, and payroll.
• Responsible for daily tracking and monthly reconciliation of cash.
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina (Starwood Hotels & Resorts) (1100 rooms) 2/2002 – 2/2004
Assistant Controller
• Responsible for monthly and annual budgeting/forecasting using SAP.
Responsible for all facets of accounting on a daily basis and monthly reconciliations.
Prepared monthly journal entries and financial statements.
• Supervised a staff of 10 (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll).
Maintained general ledger using SAP Accounting Software.
• Reviewed and monitor payables, receivables, and payroll.
Responsible for daily tracking and monthly reconciliation of cash.
Westin Horton Plaza Hotel (450 Rooms) (Starwood Hotels & Resorts) 2/1997 – 2/2002
Assistant Controller
• Responsible for monthly and annual budgeting/forecasting using SAP.
Responsible for all facets of accounting on a daily basis and monthly reconciliations.
Prepared monthly journal entries and financial statements.
Supervised a staff of 5 (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll).
• Maintained general ledger using SAP Accounting Software.
• Reviewed and monitor payables, receivables, and payroll.
Responsible for daily tracking and monthly reconciliation of cash.
Four Points Hotel by Sheraton (160 Rooms) San Diego 1995 -1997
Assistant Controller
Accountant for Jaynes, Reitmeier & Grihalva, Joint Venture San Diego 1993 - 1995
Joint Venture with Resolution Trust Company to resolve Savings & Loans that were taken
over by the government.
Accountant
• Assisted in resolution of failed thrift from conservatorship to receivership to consolidation,
including preparation of ProForma settlement jackets.
Prepared and reviewed journal entries related to loan activity and conversions for conciseness and
conformity to Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) standards.
Reconciled receivership general ledger system to RTC control accounting system.
Expert Witness for FBI 1991-1995
• Consulted for a law firm investigating banking activities related to an employee fraud case.
Traced banking activity to related documents, prepared supporting documentation, and
testified in Federal Court for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Imperial Corporation of America, San Diego 1986 – 1991
Senior Financial Auditor
• Passed Certified Public Accountant examination.
• Performed various sections of year-end audit in conjunction with Ernst & Young and
Deloitte & Touché, external auditors.
• Planned, supervised, and reviewed financial, operational, and branch audits.
Reviewed and evaluated internal controls and discussed findings and recommendations with
management.
Supervised staff and external auditors in performance of various audits.
Conducted fraud investigations and reported findings to management.
Established and implemented policies and procedures for the Accounting Department.
Reduced external audit fees by preparing audit schedules and systems descriptions.
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