George S. Long CPA

Home 336-***-**** **** Gordon Road

Cellular 336-***-**** High Point, NC 27265

abnilt@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Controller with proven track record organizing and leading to achieve strategic goals. I have improved company profitability

by implementing various accounting programs, expense reviews, and analysis to identify and correct errors and problems, and

implement solutions. Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with all levels of the organization. Computer

programs that I have worked with include Reynolds and Reynolds, ARKONA, UCS, and ADP. I have closed the books for

many franchises including Honda, Buick, Pontiac, Acura, Volvo, Nissan, Dodge, and Chrysler

Career Achievements

h I found a new auditor for the company who was able to make an accounting change that resulted in filing an amended tax

return and getting a refund of $450,000.00

h We purchased an new company and I changed them from manual accounting to a computer system.

h I have maintained an expense report that compared budget to actual to prior year results to identify any expense change

over $1000.00 to identify areas of problems and correct them.

h When I arrived at Crown Honda the company was losing money monthly. I organized the office staff, cut out overtine, fixed

poor accounting proceedures, and within two month we showed a profit and have never had a monthly loss sinse.

Qualification Highlights

I am a logical thinker, organized, neat, and accurate.

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I created a budget that would adjust automatically to changes in sales volume

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I am very good at math and can estimate large amount very accurately.

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I am a pleasant person who gets along with all areas, and groups of employees.

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Worked at volume dealerships that sold over 350 new and used cars and trucks per month

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Professional Background

Controller 11/90 to 10/2009

Crown Honda Greensboro, NC

Oversee office staff, manage employees, and oversee all aspects of the accounting function, prepare books and financial

statements for factory and auditors. I have used the computer programs of ADP, UCS, ARKONA, and Reynolds and Reynolds.

h I have used Microsoft excel to download files from the internet and the company computer program and formatted them to

be in similar patterns so they can be reconciled faster and easier.

h I have streamlined the end of the month closing process to cut the number of days needed from 10 to 3 working days.

Controller 6/80 to 11/89

Moore Buick Pontiac Jacksonville, NC

Oversee office staff, manage employees, and oversee all aspects of the accounting function, prepare books and financial

statements for factory and auditors. I have used the computer programs of ADP, UCS, ARKONA, and Reynolds and Reynolds

h Set up LIFO method that resulted in tax savings in future years.

h Worked with management to transition store from manual to completely integrated computer system.

Sales Manager 1/77 to 1/79

Charlotte Liberty Mutual Insurance Washington, NC

Manage office of 7 Salespeople selling life, health, and accident insurance.

h Our office won an all expense paid trip to Nashville for every employee and the spouses.

Lab Tech 5/73 to 5/76

Texas Gulf Aurora, NC

Analyzed samples for quality control purposes.

Education

BSBA ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION 1980

East Carolina University Greenville, NC

Affiliations

h NCACPA 1985

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