Accounting Manager

Sharon M. Conroy (Notary)

***** ***** **** *****

Strongsville, OH 44149

440-***-**** (mobile), *******@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Over ten years’ experience in all phases of accounting, knowledge of GAAP.

Detail oriented, accurate and assertive in representing company interests. Have saved companies thousands in audit fees through careful record management.

Expert knowledge of the set-up and management of Solomon III and Solomon IV accounting systems; extensive troubleshooting experience.

Have held senior management positions in small & mid-sized companies, one with international offices.

Expertise in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Lotus, Print Shop, Dbase IV, AS400, Great Plains, QuickBooks and Network Back-up

Understanding LAN, WAN, and Internet activities as related to small business development

Possess critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high ability to multi-task.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

JAKPRINTS, Inc.

Accountant / Account Manager, 2007 – 2018

Developed and supervised accounting department employees; responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership including outlining expectations, duties.

Performed all accounting functions including A/R, A/P, etc.

Responsible for developing accounting procedures of the company.

Ensured accurate and timely reporting of all financial data for outside accounting firm in work paper form.

Cash management and bank reconciliations.

Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

Follow and comply with generally accepted accounting principles for financial statements.

Advise on procedure and financial management as well as developing policies.

Resolved complex accounting issues.

Protects company’s privacy, integrity and value by keeping information confidential.

Reconciled and managed 10 different company bank accounts and 15 corporate credit cards.

Processed bi-weekly payroll for over 200 employees in multiple states with Pay Core.

Processed and submitted payments of 401K for 200 plus employees in multiple states.

Managed and submitted sales tax, cat tax for multiple states.

Reviewed and filed all 1099’s for sub-contracts.

AMAC ENTERPRISES, Inc.

H/R, Bookkeeper, 2005 – 2007

General ledger, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and H/R

Work with General Ledger including monthly journal entries and accruals.

Accounts Receivable approximate $1.8 million, over 90-day collections reduced to less than1%.

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.

Payroll for 70-90 office and plant employees, including reconcile taxes and preparing BWC and bank reconciliation.

Responsibility for worker’s compensation claims filing and investigation, unemployment.

Administrator for 401(K), Life insurance and Medical insurance including COBRA

Develop and maintain numerous excel spread sheet.

Conducted new employee training orientation consisting of video, forms and testing.

Prepare orientation and yearly reviews to comply with ISO 9000 standards.

VICTORIA’S GAZEBO, INC.

Controller/General Manager, 1999-2005

Handled all accounting functions for this $2.5 million importer of gift items, including A/R and A/P, Collections, Payroll and Corporate taxes. Prepared all schedules, year-end work papers, and reports. As General Manager on site, took on many other important functions as well, including staff management, negotiating vendor and import contracts, negotiating insurance policies, warehouse management. Accomplishments include:

Under my management, the office and warehouse began showing a profit in 1999, and have been profitable ever since.

Established an accounting system using Solomon DOS, converting to Solomon III after I implemented the office network. Converted from a cash to an accrual basis.

Prepared corporate taxes, payroll taxes, sale taxes, unemployment and workers compensation filing along with all relative reporting requirements.

Managed multiple retail locations throughout several states

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HERZOG AUTOMATION CORPORATION

Controller, 1992-1999

Designed, created, implemented, maintained, and updated accounting system, using Solomon III, 8. OC (Btrieve) 2.0 for this international manufacturer of industrial machinery. Created, implemented and analyzed monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, variance reports, and cash-flow statements in English and German. Audited and assisted in preparation of all annual budgets. Maintained A/P,A/R, collected on delinquent accounts and reconciled bank statements of US and foreign accounts. Purchased Deutsche Marks for transfer of payments to parent company in Germany. Maintained expense accounts for sales force in U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Prepared year-end work papers/reconciliation of assets, liabilities, and expenses for audit. Negotiated company benefits, prepared payroll (ADP), designed the inventory database, maintained the inventory, purchased parts, and managed shipping and receiving. Negotiated company insurance policy. Prepared taxes for 401K and cafeteria plans.

After a change in management, the owner, located in Germany, had the company investigated for alleged fraud. The investigative accountant was impressed with the controls, design, and implementation of the accounting system and commended my work, saying that he would be happy to recommend me at any time.

Successfully passed IRS and Worker’s Comp audits during my tenure.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Business Office Manager/Accountant, 1990-1992

Managed all accounting functions for this retirement community. Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements and support schedules. Prepared monthly variance and cash-flow statements. Audited and assisted in preparation of all department’s annual budgets. Controlled accounts payable and cash flow. Supervised and trained accounting assistant.

Designed and implemented in-house accounting system, using Solomon III, 8. OC (Btrieve).

Prepared payroll for ADP for approximately 75 employees.

Found $50,000 that had been lost through inaccurate record keeping by a previous accountant.

MOTCH & EICHELE COMPANY, INC.

Controller, 1986-1990

Performed all accounting functions for this distributor of industrial machinery. Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements and support schedules. Controlled accounts payable and cash flow. Controlled investments and collateral loans. Created and maintained management schedule for sales commissions and product sales. Prepared payroll to be processed by ADP. Prepared year-end work papers/reconciliation of assets, liabilities, and expenses for audit. Prepared worksheet for taxes on FAX. Audited and prepared quarterly and year-end taxes, collections and analyzed accounts receivable. Managed office personnel.

Selected and implemented the DOS version 2.0 of the Solomon Accounting System.

Company saved $60,000 in outside accountant’s fees after hiring me.

MEADEN & MOORE, INC.

Paraprofessional, 1984-1986

Provided accounting services for small business clients, including the preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliation, analysis of trial balances, maintenance of accounts receivable, accrual and expense accounts. Prepared year-end work-papers and schedules, including depreciation, inventory, and manufacturing cost. Provided bookkeeping services. Transferred manual accounting to computerized accounting systems and implemented control procedures. Prepared quarterly payroll tax returns, person, and corporate returns, including 1040’s, 1120’s and the 5500 series.

EDUCATION

CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Parma Campus, A.A. in Accounting

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