Customer Service Accounting
Resume:
Richard R. Kimball, CPA
** *** ***** ****** - *******, CT 06357
860-***-**** - ************@****.***
DILIGENT TEAM PLAYER OFFERING EXTENSIVE
AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND TAX EXPERIENCE
PROFILE
Over fifteen years of experience in accounting industry, including eight
years in public accounting. Experience and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley
compliance and testing. Detail oriented leader able to organize cross-
functional project teams in order to meet final project objectives.
Effective communicator at all levels of an organization. Ability to
streamline work processes by identifying problem areas and implementing
corrective measures. Proven track record of reducing overall time spent on
audits, compliance testing, tax return and financial statement preparation.
Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
CORE SKILLS
( Financial Audit ( Sarbanes Oxley ( Management ( Hyperion & SAP
( Compliance Audit ( Internal Controls ( Payroll ( Corporate Tax
( Manufacturing ( Integrations ( QuickBooks ( Individual Tax
( Non Profit ( Research & Analysis ( Reconciliations ( Partnership
Tax
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
The Stanley Works New Britain, CT 2006 to 2008
Senior SOX Business Analyst
o Managed all aspects of SOX compliance audits at various
manufacturing and distribution facilities
o Ensured SOX compliance with all accounting policies and
procedures for transactions in the expenditure, revenue,
production, fixed asset and financial close business cycles
o Performed SOX compliance testing at the corporate level for
the Tax, Treasury, Consolidations, Corporate & Cost
Accounting, Payroll, External Reporting, Centralized General
Accounting and Accounts Payable Departments
o Prepared, distributed and presented request lists to site
managers and process owners
o Interviewed process owners, site managers and facility
executives prior to testing
o Validated and updated process narratives upon completion of
interviews
o Created and presented PowerPoint presentations upon
completion of testing
o Followed-up on control failures with remediation testing
o Reduced the time spent testing at various site facilities
from two weeks to ten days or less
o Assisted with implementation and advised site personnel of
new accounting policies & standards
o Observed and assisted in annual physical inventories at
various locations
o Established professional working relationships with managers,
controllers and CFO's at numerous facilities outside of the
corporate office
o Produced process documentation and testing assessments for
all new acquisitions
o Created trusting and comfortable atmosphere for facilities
undergoing initial compliance testing
o Trained and mentored new department employees in control and
compliance guidelines & RCTS
o Responsible for the annual update to the control framework
within RCTS
o Prepared PowerPoint process improvement presentations for
post close meetings
o Assisted the Payroll Department in a project to resolve an
extensive list of outstanding tax notices from both the IRS
and various states, reducing notices by 75% within a four
month period
o Worked with the acquisition coordinator on a reconciliation
project for a new acquisition
o Performed testing on behalf of the external auditors
Kimball & Associates CPA's Niantic, CT 2004 to 2006
Certified Public Accountant
o Provided tax return services and advisement for individuals
(foreign and domestic), small businesses, estates, trusts,
homeowner associations and non-profit organizations
o Acted as Power of Attorney regarding dispute resolution
issues between client and IRS
o Provided bookkeeping services, compilations and reviews for
clients of various sizes
o Committee member for creation of non-profit organization
designed to assist families in purchase of specialized
walker for disabled children
Richard R. Kimball, CPA
38 Sea Crest Avenue - Niantic, CT 06357
860-***-**** - ************@****.***
Goundrey & Company CPA's Middletown, CT 1998 to 2004
Certified Public Accountant
o Evaluated and documented client processes and procedures for
internal controls
o Championed installation and use of computerized audit
checklist in order to streamline audits
o Redesigned structure and use of computerized reconciliations
for large investment portfolios
o Established new audit planning techniques and reduced
overall time spent on each audit
o Improved quality and efficiency of all audits by
implementing new audit performance guidelines
o Reduced time spent preparing financial statements by
switching to Microsoft Word
o Improved management's review and reporting process by
creating a more automated audit
o Dramatically reduced income tax extension list by contacting
clients in a timely fashion
o Handled all aspects of compliance audits for clients'
pension and retirement plans
o Acted as Power of Attorney regarding dispute resolution
issues between client and IRS
o Acted as liaison with legal council on business interruption
claims
o Improved overall efficiency of work production, especially
during tax season
o Developed and planned annual audits for various clients of
various sizes
o Directed and reviewed all areas of audits, reviews and
compilations
o Identified and documented any audit issues discovered during
the audit process
o Prepared and presented audit reports to clients
o Prepared and reviewed individual and corporate tax returns
for clients
Stone & Company, P.C. Lexington, MA 1995 to 1997
Accountant /Supervisor
o Performed all areas of audits for non-profits,
condominium associations and realty trusts
o Assisted audit supervisor in planning and scheduling of
annual audits
o Handled various areas of the audit process, including
analyzing data, reviewing documents, preparing work
papers and completing checklists
o Assisted in the preparation of audit report and audit
findings report
o Provided accounting services for individuals and
corporations including tax preparation, payroll tax
filing and financial statement preparation
o Performed account reconciliations, journal entries, and
closing of books for clients
o Promoted from accounting to supervisory position after
six months of service
o Managed current staff accountants and trained new staff
accountants
National Coverage Corporation Melville, NY 1993 to 1994
Assistant Controller
o Managed cash accounting operations for this insurance
management firm
o Improved cash operations by improving reconciliations of
fund transfer record, collection calling and developing a
service orientation in the group that was recognized across
the corporation
o Assisted the Controller with daily and monthly operations,
including payroll, commission reconciliation and month-end
close
o Managed the four person accounting department (A/R, A/P and
billing)
o Provided assistance to Customer Service Representatives with
accounting, billing and system issues
EDUCATION, LICENSURE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Licensed Certified Public Accountant
Forty hours of continuing education annually for CPA retention
Various Kaizen events
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries, Niantic, CT
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