RICHARD K. BROTZ

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Cheektowaga, NY 14227

716-***-****

OBJECTIVE Continuance of my career in an upper management capacity which

will utilize my vast and extensive experience.

SKILLS

Experienced in the development of monthly and yearly Pro-Forma Financials and Budgets on a variety of software packages. Generation of Profit and Loss statements with comparative to projected outcomes was accomplished by company dead line closing demands. Operational corrective action was initiated to improve profitability goals and expectations.

Exemplary cost accounting expertise within the retail/distribution industries on a wide assortment of products. Detailed analysis was enacted to insure all costs associated were captured to establish pricing guidelines that maintained gross profit expectations.

Hands-on and management experience of all Accounts Receivable and Payable company functions. Established and maintained accurate posting procedures to General Ledger were adhered to. Implemented testing policies to assure entries were valid and timely to allow for discounting and maximization of cash flow.

Redesigned and revised management cash flow projections to assist daily and monthly planning. The new reports anticipated needs and uses on a four week running cycle basis. This enabled the organization the ability through forecasting cash needs and uses to their optimal levels.

Tax accounting background involving payroll, estimated, year-end, excise, sales/use tax, and personal taxation needs through the set-up and utilization of spreadsheet analysis Established payment schedules to see if they were met without any over or late payment issues.

Through the implementation and utilization of Just-In-Time inventory methodology, I have managed and improved inventory turnovers. Yet maintained excellent levels of availability goods on hand without negatively impacting the cash.

Conceptualized, designed, and established auditing policies and procedures to capture paperwork errors or losses incurred through fraud. This involved validating entries through sourcing original documentation. These procedures were set-up on a department basis such as: purchasing, payroll, warehouse, shipping/receiving, sales and financial.

Audited and managed all General Ledger accounts activities. Prior to closing, I took a pro-active approach to validate, substantiate, and correct all errors before the month and year end runs were completed.

Used extensive bank reconciliation grounding. This activity was initiated on a daily and weekly basis to determine if all charges and transactions are being posted. This endeavor enabled us to secure a true compass of cash needs, uses, and establish floating mechanisms.

Created, implemented and managed a variety of corporate policies and procedures to maximize productivity. These enactments covered financial, administrative, operational, and warehousing areas.

Recruitment, interviewing, selection, hiring, and termination of management, clerical, administrative, hourly, personnel both on a temporary and permanent basis. The focus is to concentrate on the initial selection process matching skills, responsibilities, personality and work ethic to aid the retention rate. Developed the Employees Handbook which detailed company policies and procedures, benefits, and general information to establish corporate guidelines.

Managed the weekly payroll of a seventy person environment. The experience has been in manual, in-house company software package systems and through the utilization of hiring outside payroll services. Responsible to assure entries were complete including commission, taxes benefits, and all related deductions.

Program/Project System implementation of both new and redesigned information of hardware and software systems experience. This included sourcing and selection (procurement) of equipment. In addition, made changes to software and procedures to maximize efficiencies and enhance employee productivity.

Comprehensive employee training background both on a one-on-one and through group sessions. The purpose and objective is to utilize and develop training programs that are user-friendly and attain the goal of hundred percent retention of information.

Computer literate and extremely proficient in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, DOS, Windows 3.0 and 3.1, Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP, Pro Fax, Word Perfect, Lotus, MRI, Quickbooks, MAS 90, MAS 200, Facts, Peachtree, One Write Plus and Money. In addition, I built a personalized Personal Computer and installed numerous software packages.

Program/Project responsibility to revamp and then manage the complete functions of a one million dollar credit department. This included vendor updates with new credit applications and promissory agreements, review of past payment history, establishing discounting and interest surcharge regulations, etcetera. This brought the outstanding Accounts Receivables from a ninety to fifty day running balance ratio.

In charge to oversee all employee health, disability, life, worker’s compensation benefits, general insurance coverage functions. This involved negotiating with carriers to find ways to keep cost down but maintain quality products or services.

Supervisory experience of managerial, sales, hourly, and financial, clerical, and administrative personnel skills. The focus is to thoroughly explain job duties, responsibilities, and then to evaluate performance on a hands an ongoing basis and through formal evaluation procedures.

Personal Sales accomplishment on an individual basis and a constant consciousness from a financial perspective to focus on corporate sales objectives. The concentration is to listen to the customers needs or issues and meet their objective.

Responsible for all operational and administrative purchases for departments including accounting, administrative, and office. These included purchasing of all computer hardware and software, office supplies, services and labor. Vendor selection is based on quality, price, availability, support and terms.

Superb presentation capabilities to groups as large as 1000 participants. These presentations have been made to the Board of Directors, Presidents, Department Heads, employees, customers, and outside group topical discussions. The use of audio, visuals, PowerPoint demonstrations, handouts, etcetera that encouraged and solicited group participation to provide more extensive information to clarify and enhance their knowledge on the subject.

Excellent customer service/relations expertise which concentrates on listening to the customer issues and then quickly and efficiently bring to resolution. The objective is to meet the outcome to the customers satisfaction while keeping the companies objectives in mind.

General Operations Management responsibilities included overseeing office, administration, credit, purchasing, shipping/receiving, financial, and sales functions

Supervised Management (Department Heads) daily to maximize productivity, efficiency and minimized employee downtime. Expert ability to control operational expenses to enhance profits.

EDUCATION

QUICKBOOKS

Certified Pro-Advisor

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTING 2014-2015

Salt Lake City, Utah

Professional Bookkeeper

QuickBooks Specialist 2008

JACKSON HEWITT

Tax Preparer 2007

MEDAILLE COLLEGE

Buffalo, New York

B.B.A., Business Administration 2000

H & R BLOCK

Tax Preparer 2000

STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO

Master of Business Administration Certificate 1996

BRYANT & STRATTON BUSINESS INSTITUTE

A.O.S., Accounting 1986

BRYANT & STRATTON BUSINESS INSTITUTE

A.O.S., Computer Programming 1983

EXPERIENCE

ESS II

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 12/16-04/17

Property Manager Accountant

HALE NORTHEASTERN 08/16-12/16

BUFFALO, NY

Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Human Resources

ANTHONE EYE CENTER

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Accountant 2010-2016

HUGESCO

TONWANDA, NY

Controller 2014-2015

CARUBBA COLLISION INC.

BUFFALO, NY

Accounting Manager 2004-2010

NICHOLAS D. BUCCIERI, CPA

ORCHARD PARK, NY

Auditor and Tax Preparer 2003-2004

DOROS DRY CLEANERS CO. INC.

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY

Controller 2002-2003

RICHARD K BROTZ

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY

Accounting Consultant 1997-2001

BIG L DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BUFFALO, NY

Controller 1984-1996

R & R SALVAGE, INC.

BUFFALO, NY

Accountant 1979-1984

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