Accounting Manager
Resume:
Dean Garner, CPA
Merrick, New York 11566
Telephone: 516-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position in an organization offering diverse job responsibility where I can utilize my public accounting, managerial accounting, and interpersonal communication skills.
EMPLOYMENT
May 2016 – Present Galli & Company, CPAs
Manager
Directly reported to the president of the company and was an integral member of decision making for the organization
Managed and maintained the general ledger and accounting & bookkeeping for various clients
Compiled various data to prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements including but not limited to P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, and Memo Statements
Conduct monthly closings according to GAAP, post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense
Responsible for reviews, compilations and agreed upon procedures of various entities
Prepared personal, business, sales, and payroll tax compliance
Prepared workers Union LM-2 & LM-3 reports
Assisted in financial planning for all clients
Solely responsible for monthly invoicing and AR collection (arrears) for the company
Responsible for upkeep, upgrade and troubleshooting of computer hardware, software and network devices
April 2015 – May 2016 New York Institute of Technology
Senior Accountant – Office of the Controller
Independently handled New York State escheat audit using Excel where I analyzed and compiled raw data which I then presented to New York State auditors
Analyzed all cash transactions of the institution on a daily basis to ensure we maintained necessary cash flow
Independently created worksheets and workbooks within Excel in order to efficiently manage both endowment and institutional investments
Direct liaison for the institutions independent Not-For-Profit auditors
June 2013 – December 2014 Instaprin Pharmaceuticals, Merrick, New York
Chief Operating Officer – R & D Startup Pharmaceutical Company
Integral member of the CEO’s decision making team involving new product development, customer relations, supplier relations and overall growth strategy
Responsible for employee relations and management including training and supervising of support staff
Responsible for accounting records
Responsible for upkeep, upgrade and troubleshooting of computer hardware, software and network devices
October 2009 – June 2013 LMI Services Inc., New York, New York
Senior Managerial Accountant – Multiple Family Office
Directly reported to the CFO and was an integral member of decision making, including, but not limited to the processes we used throughout the organization
Calculation and valuation of various investment classes including equities, managed accounts, hedge funds, diversification accounts, & private equity
Updated monthly valuation spreadsheets in order to designate investment contributions, distributions, gains and losses to proper family entity
Updated family entity rebalancing spreadsheets in order for family office investment advisor to effectively evaluate and rebalance clients investment portfolio
Updated Quickbooks general ledger to produce monthly financials based on breakdown from spreadsheets
Timely accounting reports were of the essence in order for the lead investment advisor (president of and principle in the organization) to accurately rebalance client portfolios and make critical investment decisions
Summarization of complex investment partnership k-1's in excel spreadsheet in order to determine each partners breakdown of taxability based on transactions that occurred throughout the year
Communicated directly with principals in order to assist them in making personal financial decisions
Liaison between family office and independent auditors. Assisted independent auditors in the fulfillment of information in order to determine audit opinion and provide agreed upon procedures to ensure proper and accurate record keeping
Responsible for the training and supervising of accounting personnel to determine that all entries performed were accurate and in accordance with firm standards
Directly communicated with taxing authorities regarding various tax issues
Prepared corporate, partnership and personal income tax returns
Provided clients with specialty projects
Assisted in upkeep, upgrade and troubleshooting of computer hardware, software and network devices
October 2006 – October 2009 Galli & Company CPAs, Hicksville, New York
Manager
Directly reported to the president of the company and was an integral member of decision making for the organization
Managed and maintained the general ledger and accounting & bookkeeping for various clients
Compiled various data to prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements including but not limited to P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, and Memo Statements
Conduct monthly closings according to GAAP, post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense
Responsible for reviews, compilations and agreed upon procedures of various entities
Prepared personal, business, sales, and payroll tax compliance
Prepared workers Union LM-2 & LM-3 reports
Assisted in financial planning for all clients
Solely responsible for monthly invoicing and AR collection (arrears) for the company
Responsible for upkeep, upgrade and troubleshooting of computer hardware, software and network devices
July 2004 – October 2006 Israeloff, Trattner & Co., P.C., Garden City, New York
Senior Accountant
Family office analysis - Analysis of cash outflows to determine propriety of same
Responsible for audits, reviews and agreed upon procedures for various entities including manufacturing client, international chemical and fertilizer manufacturer, public library, insurance company (apply values to prior fiscal period to determine that values of yellowbook report were reasonable)
Royalties audit - Audit of royalties of famous musician
Rent role audit for real estate managing company
Prepared personal and corporate income tax returns
Involved in various networking and community events
July 2001 – July 2004 Pustorino Puglisi & Co., LLP, New York, New York
Junior Accountant
Forensic audit of personal bank account to determine money stolen by an employee
Family office forensic audit to determine if money was stolen and where money was being spent. Reconciled all personal bank accounts and determined that all transactions were approved by account holder
Broker Dealer audit - Review of investment ledgers to determine accurate pricing and inventory of securities. Interviewed president of organization regarding pricing when not publicly traded to determine how and why he was pricing at a particular level.
Assisted in audits and reviews in various industries
Performed specialty audit and investment evaluation projects
Prepared personal income tax returns
Maintained investment ledgers for various entities
EDUCATION
September 1997 – May 2001 University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in:
Oracle
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Creative Solutions Accounting & Ultra Tax
Prosystem Tax fx
Pro Series Income Tax Preparation
Quickbooks
Knowledge of:
Lacerte Tax Preparation
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