PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accounting professional with expertise in general accounting, financial
analysis and reporting. A team player that performs at high levels of
productivity and motivation in a fast-paced environment without missing
a single deadline. Excellent interpersonal skill, builds positive
relationships with partners, clients, staff and financial institutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gettry Marcus CPA, PC, Woodbury, NY
2004 - 2014
Senior Manager
> Responsible for audits, reviews and compilations for clients in
manufacturing, wholesale, distributing, retail, employee benefit plans
and not-for-profit in many varying industries with gross sales in excess
of $100 million.
Audit experience includes:
. Manage staff and review their prepared work papers
. Review and prepare financial statements and footnotes
. Communicate with partners on the status of engagements
. Collaborate with quality control in relation to audits
. Generate risk identification and planning, complete appropriate
checklists
. Facilitate internal control testing, document and discuss findings
with client management
. Conduct SAS 99 fraud interviews with the client and do preliminary
analytics
. Communicate with client about information needed to conduct and
complete the engagement
. Participate in planning meeting and fraud risk discussions
. Train staff on performing audit engagements
> Manage, plan and execute employee benefit plan audits with assets in
excess of $400 million. Train partners, managers and staff with my
expertise in these audits
> Conduct monthly analysis of general ledger activity, review adjusting
journal entries and aid in performing monthly closing for accounting
service clients that rely on our knowledge
> Prepare annual forecasts for clients
> Building relationships with clients and their financial institutions
> Member of the quality control committee
Lutz and Carr CPA, LLC, New York, NY
2001 - 2004
Manager
> Responsible for audits, reviews and compilations for clients in the not-
for-profit industry.
. Manage staff and review staff prepared work papers
. Review and prepare financial statements and footnotes
. Communicate with partner on the status of engagement
. Manage staff, review staff prepared work papers
Stacks Rare Coins, New York, NY
1998 - 2001
Controller for Coin Dealer (Numismatist)
> Responsible for preparation of books and records of three separate
Companies
. Managed staff of accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales and
auction preparation
. Generated internal financial statements for owners review and for the
public accountants quarterly and annual reviews
. Prepared internal budget and forecast
Stacks Rare Coins, New York, NY (continued)
. Maintained general ledger and made journal entries
. Worked with owners on a daily basis to improve the Company's
financial situation.
. Prepared payroll and tax returns
Koenigsberg & Wolf CPA, LLC, New York, NY
1994-1998
Junior & Senior Accountant
> Worked on audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various
industries.
. Prepare financial statements and footnotes
. Communicated with manager and partner on the status of engagement
. Managed own engagements
. Became proficient with bankruptcies
Seaqua Meat Market, North Massapequa, NY
1977 - 1994
Owner of Meat Market
> Responsible for managing the Company.
. Supervised a dozen employees
. Hired and fired employees
. Maintained inventory
. Preparation of books and records
. Prepared internal financial statements
. Maintained general ledger
. Did daily buying and selling
. Generated profit and loss reports
. Prepared gross profit reports on a weekly basis
. Participated in advertising and creating ads for the Company
EDUCATION
BS in Accounting, CW Post University, 1977
Certified Public Accountant, NY
A Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant
SKILLS
Proficient in ProSystem fx Engagement, ProSystem fx Tax, Quickbooks,
GoAudit, GoFileRoom, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)