Self-motivated and highly knowledgeable accounting manager experienced in
developing financial statements for a variety of businesses. Managed the
general ledger, prepared various monthly income statements and developed
budgets and long-range forecasts. Performed various internal audits and
worked with outside auditors to ensure compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles and other legal requirements. Familiar with
accounting standards as set forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Select Accomplishments
Developed monthly financial reporting packages including Income Statements
and Balance Sheets
Implemented procedures for processing payroll and reconciling bank
accounts effectively and efficiently
Developed a budget system to track costs at any given stage of
construction
Expertise That Drives Positive Cash Flow
Strategic Vision & Leadership Operational Cash Flow Forecasting
Finance & Accounting Management In-Depth Market Analysis
Operational Efficiencies & Process Contract Review & Management
Improvement
Staff Development & Mentoring Hands-on Management Style
Commitment to Strategic Corporate Initiatives and Bottom-Line Results
SPANOS MOTORS - Daytona Beach, Florida
June 2013 - January
2014
Late model auto dealership engaged in the sale of high-end, low-mileage
used cars
CONTROLLER
Managed accounting functions for a limited-liability corporation,
forecasted cash flows, supervised 4 personnel, prepared income statements
for management, ensured timely month end closing, interacted with internal
and external auditors for financial and sales tax audits.
. Developed monthly financial reporting package for the company including
an Income Statement and Balance Sheet
. Managed accounting processes to eliminate redundancy and ensure accuracy
and consistency of financials
. Developed daily cash forecast procedures to help manage cash flow for the
company
. Managed the payroll and personnel functions utilizing a payroll service
(Paycor)
DELTONA WATER - Deltona, Florida January 2005 - June 2013
Water and wastewater utility for large city with service to over 30,000
customers
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Developed and monitored budgets for a variety of projects from the purchase
of vehicles and equipment to a $25 million wastewater treatment plant.
Managed the fuel purchases of a fleet of almost 200 vehicles and 220
drivers. Created purchase orders as needed to ensure compliance with
purchasing policies.
. Conducted periodic audits of fixed assets with a book value in excess of
$100 million. Add, transfer, and delete assets as required
. Designed and analyzed monthly fuel usage reports to ensure compliance
with policies and identified and reviewed any discrepancies
. Monitored projects on a monthly basis and reviewed with the Director any
issues such as projects being over budget or exceeding their project life
CHIEF UTILITY ACCOUNTANT
Prepared monthly financial statements for a water utility with revenues in
excess of $19 million and over 30,000 customers. Developed and monitored
annual budgets for all of the capital purchases and expenses. Reconciled
cash deposits on a daily basis to ensure compliance with cash handling
policies.
. Supervisor of 2 personnel within the department to include an Accounting
Clerk and a Contracts Specialist
. Reconciled the bank statement on a monthly basis and reviewed cash
deposits daily
. Monitored expenses and capital expenditures on a monthly basis
VISCOMI AND ASSOCIATES - Ormond Beach, Florida May 2000 - January 2005
Independent home builder and developer with annual sales of $20 million per
year
ACCOUNTING AND OFFICE MANAGER
Performed and supervised all accounting functions for a home builder and
developed a budget system to track the cost of a home or housing unit at
any given stage of construction. Worked with various partners and developed
banking relationships to ensure lenders were satisfied and received their
payments according to various agreements.
. Reviewed costs on a monthly basis to ensure homes were staying within
budget
. Supervised the Contracts Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, and the
Receptionist
. Developed a budget system that incorporated the costs of each home built
with the costs associated with the development of a given subdivision
CORONADO PAINT COMPANY - Edgewater, Florida October 1996 - May 2000
Large paint manufacturer with sales in excess of $300 million and
manufacturing plants in 6 cities throughout the United States.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Performed various accounting functions for a paint manufacturer to include
inventory reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and analysis of monthly
income statements. Performed fixed asset audits of all manufacturing
plants. Reconciled general ledger accounts to ensure each account had
appropriate supporting documentation.
. Developed budgets and forecasts for the company
. Performed internal audits for various branches located in Atlanta,
Charlotte, Baltimore, Chicago, and Seattle
. Reviewed income statements on a monthly basis with corporate and answered
any questions they had
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint; 10-
Key by touch; General Ledger; Journal Entries; Bank Reconciliations; Month-
End Closings; Trial Balance; Statement of Cash Flows; Monthly and Annual
Financial Statements; Sales and Use Tax Returns; Payroll; Personal and
Business Tax Returns; Team Building; Supervisor
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration - University of Phoenix 2013
Bachelors of Business Administration - Accounting - University of Central
Florida - Orlando, Florida 1994