Sales Accounting
Resume:
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Kyle E. Laseter, CPA
Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243
205-***-**** (Cell)
Email: ***********@*****.***
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with over 25 years in public accounting and private industry. Extensive
experience in general accounting including financial reporting, budgeting, fixed assets, payroll, taxes, cash
management, and acquisitions. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Quick Books, Great Plains
Dynamics, MAS 200, FRx Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, and FAS Fixed Asset management. Ability to
train, motivate, and effectively supervise accounting staff. Proven track record as a member of the management
team with the necessary communication skills to effectively present financial data to non-financial people. Ability
to meet deadlines, manage priorities, and work as an effective team player.
Employment History
Vice President of Finance, Goodwill Industries, Birmingham, Alabama, 2013-Present - Responsible for
all accounting and financial functions of charitable organization. Report to the Executive Director.
• General ledger maintenance
• Budgeting
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Payroll and payroll taxes
• Cost analysis and control
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Controller, L. Kianoff & Associates, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama, 2008-2012: - Responsible for all
accounting and financial functions of VAR of MS Great Plains, Sage MAS and FAS and other products.
Reported directly to the company President.
• General ledger maintenance
• Month end and year end reporting using MAS 200 software and FRx report writer
• Payroll and payroll taxes
• Accounts receivable and credit and collections
• Accounts payable
• Sales and property taxes
• Employee benefits
• Insurance including health, property and casualty, and liability
• Fixed assets using FAS software
Controller, NEX21 LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, 2006-2008: Responsible for all accounting and financial
functions of $20 million holding company. Businesses included outsource services for a major truck
manufacturer and sales, service and installation of residential and commercial generators
• General ledger maintenance
• Month and year end reporting using MAS 200 and FRx
• Sales taxes for 6 states
• Oversaw banking relations
• Inventory maintenance including annual physical count
• Primary contact for outsource contact with International Trucks
• Extensive user of MS Excel and Word
• Supervised a staff of 4
Controller, Veterans Oil Inc, Bessemer, Alabama, 2003-2006: - Responsible for all accounting and
financial functions of $15 million distributor of oil and gas products.
• General ledger maintenance
• Month end and year end reporting
• Sales taxes for 3 states
• Payroll and payroll taxes
• Inventory maintenance including physical count
• Converted company to an industry-specific MAS 200 software package.
• Extensive use of MS Excel and Word
Controller, J. F. Day & Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1999-2001 - Responsible for all
accounting and financial functions of $26 million distributor of windows and doors with 155 employees
and 11 locations in 5 states. Supervised a staff of up to 4 employees. Reported directly to the company
President.
• General ledger maintenance
• Sales taxes for 6 states
• Payroll and taxes for 80 employees
• Improved cash management by establishing separate disbursement, depository, and investment
accounts with automatic inter-account transfers. Established a $1M line of credit facility.
Managed all banking relationships.
• Reduced manual processes through improved use of MS Excel
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Supervised a staff of 3 completely converted general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts
payable from a totally manual system to Great Plains Dynamics computerized system within 3
months. Trained in-house staff in the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems.
• Improved flexibility and timeliness of financial reporting by implementing FRx Financial Reporting
software. Created FRx reports used in monthly financial package.
• Converted fixed asset system from manual to FAS computerized system
• Made monthly account reconciliation process more timely and accurate through the use of Excel
spreadsheets and the Great Plains bank reconciliation module in place of manual spreadsheets.
• Enhanced flexibility and control of payroll system, improved reporting, and reduced expenses by
changing from an outside service to Great Plains payroll. Trained staff in using payroll system.
Automated collection and entry of payroll data from branches, improving turnaround time and
reducing errors.
Controller, Post Airgas, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1992-1998: - Responsible for all accounting and
financial functions of $50 million distributor of welding supplies and industrial and medical gases with 180
employees and 9 locations. Supervised a staff of up to 11 employees. Reported directly to the company
President.
• Provided timely financial reporting to upper management using FRx Financial Reporting and
Hyperion Enterprise software. Analyzed and evaluated results and prepared explanations of
variances to budget and projections for the management team.
• Worked closely with managers from operations, sales, and other areas to develop annual
budgets for up to $50 million in annual sales. Presented budgets to upper management.
• Extensive involvement in the acquisition of other companies. This included evaluating potential
acquisitions, assistance in performing due diligence, preparation of operating budgets and
opening balance sheets, and assisting other managers in assuring successful integration of
acquired companies.
• Managed all banking relationships
• Improved inventory control by streamlining physical count procedures and implementing bin
locations and cycle counting
• Primary contact for internal and external auditors
• Established 401K plan and managed employee benefits
District Controller, BFI Waste Systems, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1986-1992: Responsible for all
accounting and financial functions of $20 million division of national waste removal company. Supervised
a staff of 6. Reported directly to the District Manager and Regional Controller.
• Provided timely information \o upper management using industry specific software.
• Worked closely with managers from operations, sales, and other areas to develop annual
budgets for up to $30 million in annual sales. Presented budgets to upper management.
• Primary contact for internal and external auditors.
Employment (continued)
Staff Accountant, Dent, Baker & McDowell, Birmingham, Alabama, 1984-1986 - Performed numerous
accounting services for small to medium size clients including auditing, financial statement preparation,
income taxes, and various management services.
Education
University of Alabama - Birmingham, Alabama - 1980
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Walker College - Jasper, Alabama - 1978
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Alabama - Birmingham, Alabama - 1984
Additional studies in Accounting
Computer Experience
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Extensive experience with Great Plains, MAS
90/200, and Quick Books.
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, 1986
References
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