Robert D. George
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: 330-***-**** ( E-mail: *******@***.***
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A dedicated, honest, detail oriented professional with experience in
accounting and financial management. A methodical, results oriented team
leader with proven expertise in the areas of:
( Finance and Accounting ( Contracts and
Agreements
( Computerized Accounting Systems ( Medical Insurance
( Personal Computer Office Programs ( Cost Accounting
( Purchasing ( Property and Casualty
Insurance
( Quality Assurance ( Auditing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL Inc., Akron, OH.
A specialized staffing firm providing contract placement services for
accounting, finance and information technology professionals.
Salaried Professional Employee (February 2012 to September 2013)
Accountant for manufacturer of extendable masts with contract machining
division
o Reconciled all foreign and domestic bank accounts each month.
o Balanced parent/subsidiary intercompany accounts each month.
o Handled monthly European VAT Tax reconciliation and reporting to
auditors in England.
o Assisted in year end-closing work and audit schedule preparation.
o Recorded monthly accounting activity for subsidiaries on parent books.
o Recorded bi-weekly payroll information on parent books.
o Performed month end closings of all business units.
o Performed financial analysis work as needed.
o Participated in weekly finance department problem-solving meetings.
Salaried Professional Employee (September 2010 to February 2011)
Temporary accountant for fire equipment manufacturer
o Assisted in preparation of data schedules for division of
international conglomerate being offered for sale.
o Completed year-end inventory variance analysis
o Assisted in year-end closing work.
Salaried Professional Employee (September 2008 to March 2009)
Temporary Controller for OEM automotive parts manufacturer
o Responsible for daily accounting functions including receivables,
payables and payroll.
o Completed monthly and year end closings and cost analysis work during
assignment.
o Trained new, permanent controller when hired.
o Assisted with year-end audit work schedule preparation.
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THERMO-RITE MANUFACTURING CO., Akron, OH.
A $7 million company manufacturing tempered glass fireplace enclosures and
distributing hearth related products.
Controller/Human Resources (November 2005 to March 2008)
Chief financial officer responsible for daily accounting and human resource
functions including receivables, payables, payroll and purchasing. Also in
charge of yearly audit preparation, risk management, insurance activities
and banking relations.
o Directed year-end physical inventory and year-end closing in first
month of responsibilities.
o Led team in selection and implementation of MRP and Production Work
Order modules to automate factory production scheduling and improve
on-time delivery of product.
o Headed team to integrate inventory of acquired $2 million company
into existing automated accounting system.
MWV PINNACLE MANAGEMENT CO., Cleveland, OH
A $25 million equity fund investing in businesses owned, controlled or
managed by minorities.
Controller/Assistant Controller (2004 to 2005)
Completed contract assignments in two separate divisions as
controller/assistant controller prior to both companies ceasing operation
due to bank foreclosure.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts-Accounting - Westminster College
Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania (inactive)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Hardware
IBM Compatible Personal Computers
Local Area Networks
Laser and Inkjet Printers
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
MAS90 Accounting Systems
MAPICS Manufacturing & Accounting Software
Microsoft Navision Accounting Systems
MS Office Professional
Paychex Preview Payroll Software
MS Project
Syteline
OPERATING SYSTEMS
MS Windows Me, 95/98 and XP
IBM AS4000