Fred Pagliaro

**** ******* **** ****, ******* Park, PA 15101

412-***-**** (C) / 412-***-**** (H)

ac9s9d@r.postjobfree.com

A self-directed and adaptable finance and accounting professional with strong work ethics and the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Highly Skilled in financial accounting, general accounting, and general ledger maintenance. Possess excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with different levels of an organization. Proficient in the use of INXSQL, MAS90, MAS200, SAGE 100 ERP, QUICKBOOKS, Word, and Excel.

Professional Experience

Controller – Consulting December 2018 – March 2019

Manage the daily operations of the Accounting/Finance functions including preparation and analysis of financial statements; journal entries, reconciliations; accruals and pre-paid expenses; supervision of A/R and A/P; general ledger maintenance; bank communications, 1099’s, wire transfers, and cash management; profitability and cost analysis; month-end and year-end closing; credit and collections; WC and general insurance; internal controls and HR activities.

Reconcile ACH payments and credit card payments to vendors and post to proper GL cost centers.

Maintain chart of accounts and review the coding of expenditures and revenues.

Review and approve payment of monthly Sales Tax thru E-TIDES.

Maintain documentation records of assets and liabilities and accompanying depreciation schedules

Act as liaison with financial institutions for the financing of vehicle loans and leases

Work closely with external auditing firm for annual compilation audits.

Manage the entire payroll process

Meet banking and insurance representatives for renewal of contracts and annual risk management premiums.

Allegheny Pipe & Supply Co., Coraopolis, PA October 2015 – June 2018

Controller

Manage the day to day operations of the accounting function by supervising and ensuring guidance to A/R and A/P staff.

Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger; implement adequate internal controls over financial reporting; accruals; inventory; perform monthly closing process to include account reconciliations and analysis, journal entries, 1099’s; fixed assets and financial statement preparation; perform in-depth analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts; perform daily cash management activities; develop annual operating budget.

Ensure prompt payments to AP vendors and collections from AR customers.

Reconcile ACH payments and credit card payments from and to customers and post to proper GL cost centers.

Maintain chart of accounts, code expenditures and revenues to General Ledger.

Ensure ideal accounting procedures and proper management of all related transactions affecting revenue and expenses

Review and pay monthly Sales Tax thru E-TIDES.

Interact regularly with external accounting firm, banking and insurance representatives for renewal of contracts and annual insurance premiums.

Manage payroll process by posting and reconciling company’s payroll and payroll taxes ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local tax filings.

Stimple & Ward Company, Pittsburgh, PA July 2008 – September 2015

Accounting Supervisor

Managed the daily operations of the Accounting/Finance functions (preparation and analysis of financial statements; journal entries, reconciliations; accruals and pre-paid expenses ; supervision of A/R and A/P; fixed assets; general ledger maintenance; external audits; 1099’s; bank communications, wire transfers, and cash management; profitability and cost analysis for multiple entities; month-end and year-end closing; financial reporting; credit and collections; handle WC and general insurance; inter-company accounting; inventory; internal controls and HR activities.

Provided supervision, leadership, and direction to A/R and A/P staff to ensure posting accuracy of revenue and expenses; performed new customer financial evaluation and established credit terms.

Managed and completed the month-end and year-end closing process to ensure balance sheet accounts are analyzed, reconciled and supported.

Performed bank, A/R, A/P, and balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.

Performed monthly and annual budget to actual variance analysis.

Performed salaries, wages, and overhead analysis to ensure standard costs are adjusted accordingly.

Reviewed revenue and expenses to confirm monthly gross journals align with company expectations

Prepared financial analysis to resolve accounting discrepancies.

Oversaw and reviewed inventory accounts and reconciled to physical counts including COGS and gross margins analysis

Prepared inventory spreadsheets to determine scrap inventory.

Maintained documentation records of fixed assets and accompanying depreciation schedules.

Managed and reconciled inter-company accounts to confirm balances with parent company.

Prepared manufacturing statistical reports, US census surveys, and annual employment statistics data reports

Managed the payroll process, W-2’s, and 1099/1096’s; ensured payroll direct deposits and 401k remittances are met; filed quarterly Federal, State, Sales, and Local Tax Returns (thru electronic banking – PNC ACH, EFTPS and E-TIDES). Monitored and reconciled payroll related general ledger accounts.

Acted as liaison during annual financial and operational audits

CJ Systems Aviation Group - West Mifflin, PA Experience prior to 2008

Senior Accountant

Managed contract billing of a $150M national air medical corporation.

Assisted in developing the annual Helicopter Division fiscal operating budget.

Reviewed and approved all aircraft fuel, lease, insurance and Power by the Hour (PBH) invoices to be allocated to the proper cost centers.

Assisted the Controller directly in the month end closing process.

Supervised a small staff of accounts receivable and accounts payable personnel to ensure posting accuracy of revenue and expenses.

Adjusted and reconciled various accounts receivable and general ledger accounts.

Prepared monthly journal entries.

Participated directly in the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Responded and resolved billing discrepancies to ensure customer satisfaction.

Prepared spreadsheets to monitor allocation of warranty expense for aircraft.

Calculated, monitored and paid transportation tax, and fuel excise tax.

Prepared and approved aircraft property tax returns payable to various states.

Oversaw tax audits and assisted external auditors in the review of departmental records.

Prepared budget variance and air medical flight revenue analyses.

Handled special projects as assigned by Senior Vice President of Finance.

Managed the activity of Credit and Collections.

Implemented departmental policies and procedures.

Reviewed customer financials to determine credit worthiness.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting,

St. Francis University - Loreto, PA

Bilingual: Fluent in Italian

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