Human Resources Real Estate

Joseph L. Smith

**********@*****.*** ~ 718-***-****

Accountant

Real Property ~ Employee Benefits ~ Non-Profit ~ Human Resources

SUMMARY

. Demonstrated ability to hire, train and supervise accounting and support

staff.

. Extensive knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley laws and managing government

contracts.

. Positive contributor in a team environment with solid communication,

technology, organizational and analytical skills.

. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Oracle, MRI, Yardi and QuickBooks.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

FEDCAP Rehabilitation Services, Brooklyn, NY

Temp Staff Accountant (July 2013 to July 2014)

. Filled temporary assignment with non-profit organization focused on

helping individuals transition from public assistance to financial

independence through paid work.

. Coded Accounts Payable, reconciled bank statements, analyzed

department budgets, reconciled Metro card accounts, and performed

daily audits of safes in 3 locations.

Walter and Samuels, New York, NY

Temp Staff Accountant (February 2013 to May 2013)

. Performed cash management for a portfolio of 11 residential and

commercial properties managed by the company.

. Coded accounts payable, reconciled monthly bank statements,

calculating leasing commissions, assisted with budget analysis, and

prepared monthly financial statements.

Cushman and Wakefield, New York, NY

Temp Property Accountant (September 2012 to December 2012)

. Updated monthly work papers for financial statement preparation for a

class A property in Rockefeller Center.

. Prepared tenant billings, reviewed invoices, posted cash receipts, made

monthly journal entries and accruals, and performed bank

reconciliations.

Res-Care Workforce Services, Brooklyn, NY

Project Accountant (August 2007 to February 2012)

. Managed all financial operations and budgeting for $42 million

employment program serving 15,000 clients annually.

. Oversaw three multi-year contracts with the City of New York,

including Workforce 1 and Back-to-Work (BTW), generating monthly

invoices for cost reimbursement.

. Prepared Variance and Corrective Action Reports for monthly management

meetings.

. Performed monthly variance analysis and reconciliation of $175,000

metro card distribution program.

. Forecasted revenue in collaboration with Director and Regional Finance

Manager.

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Magnum Real Estate Group, New York, NY

Senior Accountant/Human Resources Manager (April 2005 to June 2007)

. Developed and implemented all financial systems for newly established

real estate company that owned and managed 15 residential properties

in Manhattan.

. Calculated real estate tax and operating escalations for $50 million

portfolio.

. Supervised accounts receivable clerk and front desk office support

staff.

. Designed employee benefits programs, including medical, dental and

disability.

. Established human resource policies and produced employee manual.

Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., New York, NY

Property Accountant (March 2003 to March 2005)

. Managed financial operations for six commercial buildings in Manhattan

that collectively generated $100 million annually.

. Analyzed monthly financials and sent reports to management and

building owners.

. Handled receivables and rent collections for over 150 commercial

tenants.

. Reviewed vendor invoices and purchase orders weekly, checking for

coding errors.

. Computed monthly management fees and leasing commissions and prepared

work papers for year-end tax return.

Knightsbridge Management, New York, NY

Property Accountant (February 2002 to February 2003)

. Prepared monthly financials for residential property Management

Company.

. Posted daily cash management and performed monthly bank

reconciliations.

. Prepared annual budget and analyzed quarterly financials.

. Reconcile tenant security accounts calculated lease escalations and

managed all tenant billing and receivables.

New York Conference Center, New York, NY

Accountant / Benefits Administrator (December 1994 to September 2001)

. Performed cash management and monthly financial statements for $5

million privately held qualitative market research firm with offices

in NY, Boston and Chicago.

. Prepared budgets and year-end work papers and oversaw general ledger.

. Administered all benefit programs, including medical, life insurance,

disability and 401K.

. Oversaw conversion from manual to ADP payroll for 3 offices

EDUCATION

Bernard M. Baruch College

. B.B.A., Accounting

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