Manager Accounting

George Melo

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City: Linden

State: NJ

Zip: 07036

Country: USA

Phone: 908-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $55,000

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George J. Melo

901 Clark St Linden, NJ 07036

Home 908-***-**** E-mail *********@********.***

Profile

Accounting and Financial Reporting professional with 25+ years of experience in the management of corporate accounting functions. Strength in streamlining accounting processes including G/L, A/P, A/R and P/R. Focused on building strong accounting staff. Have managed accounting and reporting staff of 25+ associates.

Work Experience

Linden Board of Education-Substitute Teacher (K-12) Sept`12-Present

Creative Financial Staffing-Consultant New Bruns. P.A. Jan`12-May`12

* Reconciled 15 bank accounts for 2010 & 2011 and prepared adjustments for G/L.

* Analyzed fixed assets and prepared adjusting journal entries.

Sims Metal Management - Senior Accountant Jul`08 - Nov`11

* Managed and maintained intercompany accounts in excess of $3B.

* Monitored and reconciled multiple bank accounts and cash postings in excess of $100M.

* Corresponded with bank regarding issues with checking accounts.

* Provided account analysis on a monthly basis.

* Maintained and reviewed G/L for multiple subsidiaries.

Accounttemps- Companies include: June `05 - Jul `08

Pegasus Group, Briad Group, Marsh & McClellan, NJ Transit, E&Y

* Maintained and controlled all functions of Timberline System.

* Provided numerous account analysis and reports utilizing Excel software.

* Assisted in month end closings.

* Prepared multiple bank account reconciliations.

* Monitored and prepared numerous schedules for intercompany activity.

* Assisted in preparation of billing invoices to service provider.

Five Star Parking Newark Airport - Accounting Manager Aug `02 - Apr `05

Parking Accounting Systems Newark Airport - Accounting Manager Aug `00 - Jul `02

* Managed staff of 30 clerical and auditing associates.

* Reported on revenue in excess of $75M per year.

* Prepared Financial Statements and provided all relevant analysis.

* Controlled all aspects of G/L, A/P, A/R & P/R (including payroll audits).

* Managed and prepared all billable and non-billable hours.

* Reviewed, approved & monitored all company expenses.

* Provided cash management, bank account reconciliations and all correspondence with banks.

* Acted as liaison between parking contractor and PANYNJ regarding audit issues.

K. Hovnanian Enterprises Edison, NJ - Senior Accountant Apr `96 - Jul `02

* Supervised staff of 3 junior accountants.

* Prepared budgets in excess of $500m for new communities.

* Recorded all relevant journal entries to project G/L`s.

* Reviewed all financial analysis for corporate presentation.

* Maintained fixed asset depreciation schedules on a monthly basis.

Mayfair Foodtown Supermarkets Elizabeth, NJ - Accounting Supervisor Nov `87 - Dec `95

* Supervised staff of 4 accountants. Involved in all aspects of Financial Accounting.

Education: Rutgers University - B.S. Accounting 1986

Computer Skills: SAI, Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, AS400, M&D G/L System, PRCS, Timberline, ADP Payroll, Hyperion, Elite, FrX & Peoplesoft.

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