Accounting Manager

Robert K. Shorten

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Milan, IL *1264

Cell 309-***-****

Summary

Certified Public Accountant: Hands on professional offering 35 years broad based accounting

experience with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Able to relate positively with personnel and

management at all levels. An effective administrator with background featuring implementation of accounting

systems and procedures, taxes, data processing and personnel supervision. I adapt readily to change and

challenging environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

R H HUMMER JR., INC. Williamsburg, IA 2007 to 2009

Truckload carrier mainly running central United States.

Controller

• Responsible for the accounting for all 5 companies owned by Ronald H. Hummer Jr. RH Hummer

Jr., Inc is the main operating company, Hummer Logistics Inc is a Logistics company supplying

loads to R H Hummer Jr., Inc and outside carriers, Hummer Services Inc owns the equipment and

leases them to the operating company, and 2 small companies owning the real estate leased by the

operating company.

• Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements for the 3 main companies.

• Prepared daily cash reports with cash requirements for the next 30 days.

• Prepared year end financial statements and work papers for outside accounting firm to prepare

federal and state tax returns.

Key Accomplishment

• Was part of a team effort in the implementation of a completely new software package for R H

Hummer Jr., Inc and Hummer Logistics Inc. that went live on October 1, 2008.

WATTS TRUCKING SERVICE, INC. Rock Island, IL 2003 to 2007

Waste disposal and Trucking Services

Assistant Controller

• Responsibilities include the accounting for 20 separate Watts companies operating at various

locations in the Midwest and Southern states

• Prepare monthly financial statements by company

• Prepare monthly cash receipts report by company and for total

• Prepare year end consolidated financial statements with work papers and work with outside

accounting firm in preparation of consolidated federal and state tax returns

• For last 3 years worked closely with the owner of Watts Trucking Service in the cash management

function

Key Accomplishment

• Began a comprehensive review of all balance sheet accounts for all companies

Landmark Engineering Group, Inc. Davenport, IA 2000-2002

Civil Engineering and Surveying

Controller

• Responsibilities included the accounting for 4 offices, located in East Moline and Elgin, IL, Clinton,

IA and Kansas City, MO, in addition to the corporate office located in Davenport, IA.

• Prepare monthly financial statements by office.

• Prepare weekly aged Accounts Receivable Reports by office.

• Prepare all monthly, quarterly and yearly payroll tax returns.

• Prepare year end financial statements with work papers and assist outside accounting firm in

preparing Corporate Income Tax Returns.

Key Accomplishment

• Improvement in accuracy of project cost information in order for the reports to be of maximum

benefit for the office managers.

THIESSEN INSULATION COMPANY Rock Island, IL 1995-2000

TECHNICAL ASBESTOS CONTROL

Industrial and commercial insulation installation and

Asbestos abatement contractor

Controller/ Office Manager

• Responsibilities included overseeing all accounting procedures for Thiessen Insulation Company

and Technical Asbestos Control

• Obtained a comprehensive overview of both sales and administration operations thru hands on

experience in the industrial area.

• Developed a job cost system utilizing the automated systems to generate accurate and timely job

costs.

CLARENCE BENDLE & ASSOCIATES Moline, IL 1992-1995

Full service Accounting and Payroll firm

Staff Accountant

Responsibilities included client write-ups and tax returns for diverse client base to include:

• Medical

• Industrial

• Retail

• Manufacturing

• Sole Proprietors

• Partnerships

• Personal

• I also was responsible for the preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll tax returns for all payroll

clients that were not accounting clients.

FREDERICK TRANSPORT (US) INC. Moline, IL 1984-1992

An irregular route common carrier holding operating authority in the 48 states plus Ontario and Quebec,

Canada

Controller

Accountable for the financial operations of five locations with responsibilities that included:

• Preparation of monthly financial statements, quarterly and year end audit work papers

• Establish and review credit procedures

• Personnel and Employee Benefit administration

• Monitored trac leases and insurance coverage

Key Accomplishments

• Negotiated long term mortgages and lines of credit based on receivables

• Assisted initiation of trac leases on fleet equipment

• Directed accounting system to accommodate expansion of truck fleet from 49 trucks to 315

• Functioned closely with MIS department in developing and implementing the accounting systems

McCabe Dry Goods Corporation Rock Island, IL 1973-1975

1977-1984

Controller/Treasurer 1977-1984

• Administered all accounting/financial functions including development and implementation of

organizational procedures

• Responsible for tax planning, financial reporting, year end audit work papers, credit and insurance

coverage

Key Accomplishments

• Automated Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger Functions

• Implemented significant improvements in financial reporting and utilized tax savings procedures

Assistant Controller 1973-1975

• Prepared monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, state and federal payroll tax returns

• Performed general accounting duties

EDUCATION

St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA

(Now St. Ambrose University)

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