Paul W. Dobbs

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West Roxbury, MA 02132

978-***-****

ac2n9b@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

High energy, results-oriented Accounting Executive with an outstanding track record. Over forty years of progressive experience, ranging from projects, grants, endowments, general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations and restricted funds to managing a $35 million dollar bank. Professional trainer in accounting software, including QuickBooks Pro.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / CHARACTERISTICS

Highly Motivated, Dedicated Employee

Creative Problem Solving, Team Focused

Strong Interpersonal and Telephone Skills

Detail Oriented; Ability to Multi-Task Several Projects

Exceptional Written and Oral Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

North Hill Communities, Needham, MA 2015 - 2017

Senior Accountant

Managed a $31 Million dollar construction project for the development of 45 individual resident units.

Managed a $9 Million dollar apartment renovation project.

Responsible for Fixed Assets and reconciling approximately 40 Balance Sheet accounts monthly.

Reviewed the weekly payroll for 3 companies, totaling 325 employees and preparing the entries required, using Paychex payroll software.

Allocated the in-house labor hours, carpentry, overhead and insurance each month.

Reviewed and processed construction invoices and scanning copies of invoices to individual units.

Maintained closeout schedules for apartment construction work on each unit.

Worked with external auditors on year-end audit.

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities, Concord MA 2008 - 2015

Accountant

Analyzed general ledger activity on a weekly basis.

Closed ledgers on monthly basis on rigid time line.

Entered new assets and maintained Fixed Asset ledgers for multiple companies; closed Fixed Assets monthly.

Maintained Construction in Process schedules and closed to Fixed Assets as required.

Recorded daily activity on Future Resident List and Escrow accounts and balanced to general ledger.

Worked with external auditors on year-end audit providing required schedules.

Prepared month-end Payroll and PTO accrual and other entries.

Reconcile 40 + bank statements monthly.

Payroll backup person for weekly processing of 330 employees; reviewed prior to processing weekly.

Archdiocese of Boston, Brighton and Braintree, MA 1980 - 2008

Software and Systems Support / Accounting Specialist

Analyzed general ledger accounts and prepared monthly account analyses; reconciled subsidiary ledgers to various ledgers for entities within the Archdiocese of Boston.

Advised Pastors and Business Managers in Best Practices for financial reporting.

Implemented computerized financial software in parishes, schools and cemeteries.

Closed ledgers monthly with appropriate GAAP based accruals.

Provided training and technical support to parish, school and cemetery Accountants. Business Managers on QuickBooks Pro software, budget program and payroll.

Worked with financial personnel on-site and in-house to correct reporting and other issues.

Analyzed data for loan consideration and special projects.

Prepared schedules, analyses and account reconciliations for external auditors.

Prepared year-end reports for Chancellor, Controller and Board of Trustees (Capital Projects, Real Estate Purchases and Sales and Consolidated Reports).

Prepared financial reports for required school accreditations.

Prepared year-end tax forms for entities within the Archdiocese, including Form 990 and Form 1099.

Accountant for Grants, Endowments and Restricted Funds 1980 –1992

Responsible for monitoring and distributions on numerous grants, 10 Restricted Funds, and 70 Endowment Funds.

Managed the $35 Million Archdiocesan Revolving Loan Fund.

Prepared annual work papers for external auditors.

Established system for record keeping of construction loans, correspondence, approved work authorizations and invoice processing.

Advisory Board Member for two high schools.

St. Theresa Parish, West Roxbury, MA

Business Manager 1999 – 2011

Responsible for accounting and financial reporting to Pastor, Principal, Finance Council and Archdiocese of Boston for parish, school and cafeteria activity.

Provided support for budgeting, receipts, payables, payroll and reconciling bank statements.

Prepared financial reports and attended Finance Council meetings on periodic basis.

City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Boston, MA

Office Manager 1975 – 1980

Responsible for general office management for a staff of 14.

Monitored and prepared financial reports on grants and restricted funds.

Prepared billings, made deposits and provided accounting support and reporting activity on the Boston Marine Industrial Park in South Boston to Executive Director, Board of Directors and Mayor of Boston.

EDUCATION

Suffolk University, MBA

Northeastern University, BSBA in Accounting; Minor in Law

OTHER

User of Matrix / Answers on Demand software for past 9 years

Certified QuickBooks Pro User

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Classroom Instructor for QuickBooks Pro, Budgeting, and Payroll

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