Accounting Manager

Joseph Salamone

Email: abo9yx@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** ***** *****

City: Miami Beach

State: FL

Zip: 33141

Country: USA

Phone: 305-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $93,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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JOSEPH A. SALAMONE

350 South Shore Drive * Miami Beach, Florida 33141 * abo9yx@r.postjobfree.com * Tel. 305-***-****

FINANCE PROFESSIONAL

FULL CYCLE * SMALL BUSINESS * GENERAL/STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Financial professional who is quick, decisive, and sharp with more than 6 years added value in account

management and general accounting practices that contribute to the organization`s profitable growth.

Skilled in full cycle accounting across diverse environments including small business and healthcare.

Maintains the overall integrity of accounting and financial systems. Consistently successful at delivering

results with clear-sighted focus on immediate goals and long term objectives.

KEY APPLICABLE SKILLS

* Analytical skills necessary to develop revenue and expenditure trends and recommend

appropriate budget/forecast levels.

* Performs at high levels of productivity in fast-paced environments.

* Team player, able to work independently, manage time, and complete assigned projects without

direct supervision.

* Demonstrated business knowledge and successful relationship management necessary to better

understand and recommend potential cost savings opportunities.

* Uncompromising work ethic to ensure deadlines are met.

* Ensure accounting controls are adequate and functioning properly by implementing and

monitoring policies and procedures.

* Focused and highly detail-oriented with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal

communication skills.

* Maintain courteous and positive working relationships with colleagues and clients necessary to

work with various levels of management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

AP/AR Processing and Reports * Full Charge Bookkeeping * GAAP * Client Management

P&L Statements * Balance Sheets * Reconciliation Reports * Cash Flow Statements * A/R Aging * Payroll Reports * Month End Closing * Health Saving Accounts (HSA) * General Ledger * PTO Reporting * QuickBooks (All Versions) * Excel (Advanced) * MS Office Suite * Type 90wpm * Key 9700ksph

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Keeping Your Balance:

* Managed the firm`s anchor client which produced more than 22% of the total business revenue.

* Increased monthly revenues by more than 15% by cultivating strong business relationships and

acquiring new clients.

JPMorgan Chase:

* Streamlined existing processes within department to increase productivity and quality of work.

* Created and revised department`s first procedural manual and created online format for access

by entire floor.

* Led a multi-million dollar cash settlement research and reconciliation project to identify nearly

$10M on misapplied funds. Successfully completed within established deadline.

* Recognized as `Chase MVP` for work on the cash settlement project.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Keeping Your Balance 2009-2011

Offsite bookkeeping service specializing in general bookkeeping, payroll, and taxes with revenues in excess of $1M.

Account Manager/Full Cycle Staff Accountant

* Managed all aspects of accounting operations for 40 clients, including firm`s largest client.

* Reviewed accounting documents, verified and posted data into financial systems, and reconciled

accounts.

* Confirmed transaction information; corrected when necessary.

* Generated and analyzed financial reports.

* Maintained regular communication with clients.

* Developed business opportunities through networking and interaction with potential clients.

* Created and executed marketing strategies.

JPMorgan Chase 2006-2007

Leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.3T, operating in more than 50 countries, and employs more

than 240,000 professionals.

Health Savings Account (HSA) Finance Supervisor

* Built the HSA department, managing a staff of 16 employees and defining systems and

procedures.

* Oversaw cash applications, beneficiary processes and designations, new account

opening/closings, and managed internal audits.

* Resolved G/L reconciliations with settlement groups.

Atradius 2005-2005

Worldwide provider of trade credit insurance, surety, and collection services with a presence in 45 countries and

3300 employees with revenues in excess of $1.9B.

Reconciliation Account Liaison

* Completed policy reconciliations in support of the Finance Department.

* Communicated with clients to resolve issues.

* Carried-out system adjustments to correct billing data.

* Worked closely with staff accountants to complete manual policy reconciliations.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rennert, Miami Beach, FL - 2011-Present

Golden Gate Business Association- 2009-2009

Little Fox Language School - 2008-2009

Fun Language International - 2007-2008

TEFL International School - 2007-2007

Pharmerica - 2003-2004

A.O.L - 2002-2002

EDUCATION

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

Master of Science, Accounting, 2014 (expected)

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, 2005

AFFILIATIONS

Golden Gate Business Association, Board of Directors (2009-2011)

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