CPA/Controller
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Joel D. Meariman, CPA
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EXPERIENCE Adams and Reese LLP, New Orleans, LA
Controller-Financial, December 2013 – February 2016
Supervised financial accounting areas including general ledger, accounts payable and payroll
Main partner contact regarding payroll and 401k questions and concerns
Produced monthly financial statements in a timely manner
Reviewed and approved numerous bank wire transactions
Prepared and reviewed annual budgets
Managed staff
Smoothie King Franchises, Inc, Metairie, LA
Director of Finance/Controller/Manager of Human Resources, June 2004 – October 2013
Top financial individual in the organization
Oversaw all finance aspects of a number of related companies
Provided financial advice and guidance as requested
Served as Plan Administrator for 401K Plan, encourage enrollment
Handled all areas of Human Resources
Supported franchisees in various areas
Main contact for First Data for both credit and gift card issues
Managed CRM System
Prepared monthly and annual financial statements
Assisted with annual audit
Assisted with various tax reporting as needed
Morris Kirschman & Company, LLC d/b/a Kirschman’s Furniture, New Orleans, LA
Corporate Controller/Chief Accountant, August 1997 – June 2004
Top financial individual in the organization
Responsible for all financial statements and journal entries
Supervised a team of six that prepared all accounting items such as general ledger and payroll
Trusted member of the Leadership Team, our executive management group
Prepared and oversaw numerous general ledger account reconciliations
Winston & Poole, CPAs, New Orleans, LA
Accountant, June 1992 – August 1997
Prepared monthly compilations for various clients
Prepared various corporate and partnership tax returns
Completed quarterly and annual payroll reports including W2, W3, 1096 and 1099
Maintained all time and billing and prepared monthly invoicing
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS and MEMBERSHIPS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) July 1992
LA Society of CPAs
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans, LA December 1991
Bachelor of Science, Accounting GPA: 3.3/4.0
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