Accounting Accounts Receivable
Resume:
F. David Holewyne
Houston, TX 77055
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oct 2004 - Present Benchmark Houston, TX
Controller
Work hand in hand with company owners/management to safeguard company
assets for this $1.3 B, multiple-entity oil and gas company by applying
considerable accounting knowledge and experience along with professional
integrity, independence and a solid ability to communicate. Specific
duties include:
. Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting functions to produce
timely and accurate financial statements.
. Month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
. Conduct year-end reviews for financial statements and sales tax
audits.
. Assess and correct weaknesses of internal controls, including
documentation.
o For example, installed internal controls for the accounts
payable process to eliminate and safeguard against duplicate
payments. Additionally reduced time-to-pay on invoices from 60+
days to current.
. Facilitate and manage accounting data flow for all entities.
. Hands-on approach to inventory control and auditing in order to
maintain an accurate inventory and to produce timely inventory reports
for management.
. Generate standing and ad-hoc internal reports to support management
decision making.
. Bank reconciliations, general ledger, and balance sheet
reconciliation.
. Supervise a staff of seven for accounts payable, accounts receivable,
billing and payroll.
May 2003 - Oct 2004 Infinity Broadcasting
Houston, TX
Accounting Manager
Valuable contributor to the accounting responsibilities of this Fortune 500
Corporation through strong work ethic, timely communication, and dedication
to the job. Working closely with management we were both able to and
responsible for closing month-end in two days. Specific accounting duties
included:
. Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing.
. Responsible for weekly and monthly corporate revenue reporting.
. Responsible for reconciliation of accounts receivable .
o Sub-ledger to the general ledger.
o General ledger postings.
o Aging reporting.
. Responsible for conversion of the accounting and payroll systems.
. Prepared budgets, revenue projections, and forecasts for all five
radio stations.
. Assisted with payroll, human resources, collections, accounts-payable
litigation, and internal audits.
Apr 1997 - May 2003 Commercial Painting Company
Houston, TX
Controller
Controller for a project based, commercial painting contractor of
approximately $24MM in annual revenues and five separate entities. Worked
closely with owners to implement and maintain internal controls.
Supervised a staff of 4 to ensure timely and accurate accounting for
payroll, billing, payable, and accounts receivable. Duties included:
. Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
. Manage cash flows for all five companies
o Through rigid credit controls reduced operating debt from
$900,000 to $0 thereby significantly cutting operating costs.
. Prepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax filings.
. Hire, train and retain competent accounting staff including
performance evaluations.
. Facilitate cooperation with CPA Firm, Law Firm, and other Financial
Institutions.
Apr 1996 - Apr 1997 Prime Healthcare Providers
Houston, TX
Full-Charge Accountant
Assist in accounting operations as directed by the Controller. Primarily a
general ledger accountant supporting timely and accurate month-end close.
Specific accounting duties included:
. Support controller in the preparation of internal and external
financial statements.
. Participate in the month-end and year-end close process by posting to
the general ledger, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and
preparing bank reconciliations
. Responsible for Intercompany payables and Intercompany receivables.
. Hands-on involvement with
o Accounts receivable
o Collections
o Billing
o Bank deposits
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting, August 1994.
Sam Houston State University
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