Accounts Payable Sales

George Makhanian

**** ******* ***., ***. *, Valley Village, CA 91607

******-*********@***.*** ( Mobile 818-***-****

Executive Profile

Over 15 years of comprehensive experience as an innovative accounting

professional. Expert knowledge

of individual and corporate tax law at Federal and State level. Proficient

in applying GAAP principles to

auditing engagements and management reports. Demonstrated ability to

effectively plan, coordinate and

meet deadlines of multiple projects. Detail oriented, with a proven ability

to successfully contribute to

company objectives.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Highly creative and intuitive problem solver.

Strong motivator, supervisor, and trainer.

Personable, articulate, poised, and professional with both top

management and support staff.

Ability to work independently.

Qualification Highlights

Human Resources MS Office, including macros & pivot

Tax Reports tables

Business Operations Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2008

Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis Crystal Reports and R&R Report

Bank Reconciliation Writer

Journal Entries Axxess & Mitel Telephone System

Accounts Payable/Receivable Licensing & Trademark Reporting

Financial Statements ACT Contact Management

ADP Payroll Quickbooks, Accpac, MAS 90, Movie

Magic, & ProfitMaker

Professional Background

The Singleton Company, Los Angeles, CA

Controller, 2006 - Present

Examined and analyzed journal and ledger entries, bank reconciliation,

inventories, expenditures and

other accounting and financial records to ensure financial recording

accuracy and compliance with the

GAAP.

. PREPARED REPORTS AND DIRECTED PREPARATION OF REPORTS SUMMARIZING

COMPANY'S CURRENT AND FORECASTED FINANCIAL POSITION, BUSINESS

ACTIVITY, AND REPORTS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.

. Prepared and filed Multi-State Sales and Use Tax return on a monthly

basis.

. Designed and negotiated comprehensive employee benefits package and

vendor contracts, resulting in significant cost savings of 20%.

. Reorganized office and accounting processes to improve efficiency and

boost productivity.

. Managed all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable. Trained office

personnel to follow standard accounting practices.

. Performed month-end and year-end closing functions.

. Experienced in managing HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125, self-funded

insurance, HMO, disability, and 401(k) savings and retirement plan

including contribution limits, loans and discrimination testing.

. Directed Human Resource Dept., including payroll, benefits,

recruiting, reviews, and compensation.

. Organized/participated in all Marketing/Sales meetings, approved all

plans/budgets, coordinated with management regarding marketing

campaigns and trade shows.

. Responsible for all bank account setup & activities, and monthly bank

reconciliations.

. Managed maintenance and troubleshoot workstations and server,

including ecommerce, hardware & software support and staff training.

Glendale Studios, Glendale, CA

Full Charge Bookkeeper, 1995 - 2006

Performing full charge bookkeeping and account management through financial

statements and

assembled documentation for year-end audits. Provide training to develop,

maintain and enhance good

customer relations as well as ethical accounting practices.

. Administered/Performed various accounting functions, including

budgeting, billing, payroll, accounts receivable, journal entries,

bank reconciliation, job costing, contracts, lien releases, customer

service and financial statements.

. Assessed office efficiency and streamlined duties to increase

productivity and profit margin.

. Supervised Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable department.

. Established a routine customer follow-up system to encourage regular

on-time payments and assure continued cash flows. Successfully

achieved increased payment frequency.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 1995

California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA

Associate of Science, Computer Science, 1990

Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Certifications

QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification, 2006

References

Available upon request

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