ALAN FRIEDMAN
* ****** *****, *********, ** 11768
email: ******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Accounting Manager Opportunity
SUMMARY
An accomplished and highly skilled Accounting Management professional with
diversity gained from public, private and non-profit organizations.
Strengths include financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting,
variance analysis and consolidations. An analytical, well organized,
detail and deadline oriented self-starter with excellent problem solving
and communication abilities.
Computer proficiency includes MS Excel and Word, have used a variety of
different industry-specific accounting software packages as well as ACCPAC
and QuickBooks.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
. Oversaw all day-to-day operations of a $70 million company including
billing, payroll, commissions, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
. Developed improved management reporting systems in collaboration with the
MIS department including system analysis, design, testing and
troubleshooting resulting in more streamlined processes.
. Maintained optimum insurance for the corporation in collaboration with
insurance providers.
. Partnered with CFO in all aspects of Accounting and Information Systems
Departments.
. Managed analysis and resolution of problems relating to customer
invoicing, human resources, and employee payroll resulting in improved
customer satisfaction and loyalty.
. Collaborated with Branch Managers to plan and manage special projects
focused on adding revenue and improving profit margins.
. Led preparation and analysis of financial statements and maintenance of
balance sheet account analysis resulting in faster year end audits.
. Managed collection of problem receivables and reduced company's 90+
receivables to achieve its lowest level in the history of the company.
. Worked with outside CPA firm in preparing end of year audited financial
statements and acting as company liaison for all outside state and local
audits.
. Led treasury functions and bank relations.
. Responsible for all financial aspects of a business including billing,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger account
reconciliation, bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
. Advised business owner on accounting and financial treatments and
maintained schedules for accounting analysis resulting in more efficient
and cost effective processing.
. Interacted with financing company to secure loans for customers desiring
to purchase new equipment and increase company sales.
. Acted as liaison for insurance matters, state agencies, and CPA firm for
workmen's compensation audits, payroll tax matters and year end closing
of the books, minimizing questions, problems and discrepancies.
. Maintained accounting records for a company, including accounts payable,
billing, payroll, payroll taxes, accounts receivable, bank
reconciliations and analyzed all general ledger revenue and expense
accounts using QuickBooks.
. Assisted business owner with financial issues and managed company cash
flow.
. Proofread monthly catalogs, assisted with inventory management, processed
customer orders, and ensured their accuracy before packing and shipping.
Alan Friedman
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clean Sweep Auctions, Carle Place, NY
2010-2011
Accountant - Sports Memorabilia Internet Auctions
Canady's Precision Air, Richmond Hill, GA
2005-2009
Accountant - Air Conditioning Sales and Service
Beaufort County School District, Beaufort, SC
2001-2005
Substitute Teacher - Elementary, middle and high school
Howard Systems International, Stamford, CT
1988-2000
Controller/Assistant Vice-President - Data Processing Consulting
EDUCATION
Pace University, White Plains, NY
MBA Degree in Information Systems
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting