Joseph J. Kress
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
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EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Bowling Green, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 2005 - 2009
Concentration: Accounting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Operating Systems (Excel, Epicor Vantage ERP Software
Word, Access, Outlook, etc) Yardi Property Management Systems
Quickbooks Accounting Software OnBase ECM Software by Hyland
AS400 Accounting Software Libtax and Proseries Tax Software
Peachtree Accounting Software Quick to learn new programs and
Fast and accurate typing speed software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eden, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Accountant July 2013-Present
Organize, process, and deposit all cash receipts from tenants using Yardi Property
Management Systems
Manage all accounting operations for our HUD properties including journal entries, general
ledger account analysis, bank reconciliations, audit preparation, external financial reporting,
and maintenance of files
Generate monthly close financial statements for various properties and grants
Prepare and analyze monthly billing for numerous government grants
Process,
maintain,
and
track
all
ESG
data
using
Hyland’s
Onbase
Management
Software
Provide excellent customer service to landlords, tenants and property managers
Atlas Energy Resources, LLC Uniontown, Ohio
Accounts Payable Specialist April 2013 – June 2013 (Temporary)
Sorted mail, reviewed invoices, and organized accordingly
Coded and entered invoices into AS400 accounting software
Processed large check runs each day for multiple departments and bank accounts
Maintained proper cash flow and forecasted expenses
Crossroads Covenant Church Loveland, Colorado
Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper July 2011 – March 2013
Responsible for all accounts payable and receivable
Created all deposits from weekend offerings, tracked tithes, and recorded all financial
records
Managed budgets for personnel using Quickbooks and ran bi-monthly payroll
Reconciled and managed bank accounts, business credit cards, employee credit cards, and
PayPal
Met expectations of congregation by compiling and distributing yearly giving statements
Managed various HR duties such as maintaining employee files and benefits, enforced
company policies and procedures, etc
Negotiated with various companies to improve and lower church operating costs
Fusion Specialties Inc Broomfield, Colorado
Accounts Receivable March – July 2011
Assisted on projects for a California Sales Tax audit; researched and organized past invoices
using Epicor software to prepare customer worksheets
Applied appropriate adjustments and credit memos to invoices for final documentation
Entered cash
receipts,
wire
transfers,
and
ACH’s
into Epicor ERP system
Liberty Tax Service Fort Collins, Colorado
Tax Preparation/Processor 2010 –2012 (3 seasons)
Prepared personal tax returns and provided excellent customer service in person and via
phone
Managed the Processing Center which involved reviewing, printing, and assembling
completed returns to transmit to the Internal Revenue Service
Resolved issues with all rejected returns from the Internal Revenue Service
Insurance Management Services Fort Collins, Colorado
Accountant May 2010 – September 2010 (Temporary)
Responsible for all bookkeeping and financial records
Managed Accounts Payable and Receivable work using QuickBooks software by entering
invoices, applying customer payments, running credit cards, paying bills, establishing
finance agreements, correcting customer accounts, etc.
Reconciled bank and credit card statements for previous and current months
AccuraTax LLC Fort Collins, Colorado
Bookkeeping/Payroll Services 2009 –2010
Accounts Payable work using QuickBooks software which encompassed daily sales reports,
income statements, and credit card/bank statements
Accounts Receivable work which included payroll and billing of customers
Audited client’s
financial
records
and
assisted in resolving financial issues