Accounts Payable Accounting

Steven A. Braccia, CPA

** ******* ****** *********, *** York 11803

**********@*****.*** 516-***-**** cell 516-***-****

Controller • Financial Manager

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:

Accounting Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting / Forecasting

Cash Management

SOX Compliance

Cost Reductions

SEC Reporting

Internal Control

Efficiency Improvements

Career Experience

Global Administrative Services, LLC August 2007 to Present

Controller

$20 million annual revenue in Transportation Industry

Supervised staff in areas of A/P, billing, payroll, general accounting and credit/collections.

Responsible for month-end and quarterly closings.

Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives.

Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures

Cash management and control.

Prepared all G/L account reconciliations.

Preparation of management reports.

Ensured compliance with existing bank covenants.

Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.

Porta Systems Corp October 2004 to September 2007

Corporate Controller

$40 million annual revenue manufacturer of telecommunication products - publicly held

Supervision of staff in areas of A/P, billing, collections and general accounting.

Prepared, completed and filed 10-K and 10-Q.

Interface with board of directors and external auditors.

Responsible for monthly and quarterly closings and the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Review all general ledger account reconciliations and work-papers.

Support budget and forecast process and review variances from plan.

Cash management.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and FASB requirements.

Supervisor responsible for SOX 404 compliance and working with auditors to improve processes.

Michael Anthony Contracting Corp September 1998 to October 2004

Controller

$40 Million annual revenue general contractor – private company

Oversaw accounting department and accounting functions including accounts payable, AIA requisition billing, payroll (for 3 Companies), collections, revenue recognition and cash management.

Responsible for job-costing, monthly closings and all financial reporting.

Reviewed contracts payable for payments to all subcontractors.

Prepared all account reconciliations and work papers.

Oversaw systems administration function and human resource department.

Responsible for functionality and administration of computerized accounting system.

Work with bank and outside CPA auditors.

Millar Elevator Industries, Inc. January 1994 to September 1998

Supervisor, General Accounting (Promotion), August 1995 to September 1998.

$50 Million annual revenue elevator maintenance and repair company and subsidiary of Schindler Corporation

Assisted controller in all areas of financial reporting, analysis and control.

Supervised accounting office personnel in the areas of general accounting, accounts payable, inventory and taxes.

Reviewed and analyzed internal financial statements.

Performed extensive standard and variable cost analysis, and variance-from-actual analysis.

Determined percentage of completion of long term Construction contracts; revenue recognition project.

Prepared payroll tax, sales and use taxes and commercial rent tax returns.

Periodic internal audits of accounts payable for sales and use tax and accounts payable procedures compliance.

Financial Analyst, January 1994 to August 1995

Supported business planning, profitability analysis and measurement process.

Prepared budgets, periodic forecasting and variance analysis.

Assured the validity of accounting transactions.

Prepared and reviewed internal financial statements on monthly basis.

Job costing of materials and labor for all projects.

Supported payroll process and physical inventories.

Patrusky, Mintz & Semel May 1991 to December 1993

Staff Accountant

CPA Firm (75 person firm)

Performed audit engagements for retail and manufacturing industries, including financial analysis and inventory.

Facilitated accurate closings by preparing adjusting journal entries and allocations.

Prepared corporate tax returns for several major accounts.

Computer Systems Experience

Accounting software: Timberline, MAS90, MAS200, Great Plains, SAP, Masterbuilder, Quickbooks, Peachtree

Spreadsheet software: Excel – Advanced level user

Tax software: LaCerte

Education and license

CPA License – Active license in State of New York

New York University, Stern School of Business, New York, NY May 1998

MBA, Economics

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus May 1991

BS, Accounting

Honors

L.I.U. Deans List of Distinguished Students (all terms)

Other experience: Treasurer and board member of local little league.

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