KENNETH J. O’BRYAN

ac97ka@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-****

CORE COMPETENCIES & SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES

Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, month end and year end closing, general ledger account reconciliations, budgeting and working with external auditors.

Proven cross functional team member with strong analytical and communication skills.

Solid internal control, sales and use tax, general accounting and cash management experience.

Experience with job costing, accounts payable, payroll, policy and procedure implementation, collections, inventory, billing and fixed assets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

ARAMARK, Overland Park, KS 2012 – present

Unit Controller, Overland Park Convention Center

Direct the financial and cash operations for this foodservice operation. Provide mid-month and month end reporting including financial and operating reports. Supervise accounts payable and payroll. Responsible for the monthly close, maintenance of ledgers and analysis of operating results. Monitor compliance with corporate policy and procedure. Additional accountability includes budgeting, weekly and monthly forecasting, monthly inventory and account reconciliations. Provide backup for payroll and accounts payable.

Created a month end closing timetable and checklist used to provide timely financial reporting.

Revised cash handling procedures for enhanced internal control.

OCCU TEC, INC., Kansas City, MO 2010 – 2012

Accounting Manager

Manage and oversee all activities and processes relating to the financial functions of this small environmental, energy and safety consulting company. Monitor daily cash flow including accounts payable, vendor contact, billing and payroll. Effectively utilize Deltek Vision software for revenue recognition, job costing and financial reporting. Additional duties include budgeting, forecasting, collections, account reconciliations, overhead allocation and supervision of staff. Assist with human resource functions and provide department managers with accounting support.

Assisted in the development of accounting procedures for a web based start-up division.

AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS, INC., Kansas City, MO 2001 – 2010

Assistant Controller for this privately owned conveyor installation and steel erection company.

Responsible for all aspects of accounting operations for three companies, including daily cash management, account reconciliations, month end closing and financial statement analysis. Coordinated the annual physical inventory and external financial audit, including interaction with outside tax accountants for completion of state and federal income tax returns. Conducted research and compiled information for multi-state sales and use tax, registration and licensing requirements. Provided accounting support for the CFO including quarterly job analysis reports, initiation of wire transfers and assist with the monthly consolidation and annual budget.

Increased efficiency by 10% with creation of standard journal entries, closing checklist, monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and quarterly project review procedures.

Led accounting department on cross-functional team for system conversion to Encompix ERP software.

Key team member in providing accounting leadership to engineering, sales, estimating, purchasing and executive management.

EDUCATION

B.S. – Accounting

University of Kentucky

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