Accounting Professional

C. Steven Rutherford

**** ******** ***** ****** ****, CA 90710 424-***-**** ************@*****.***

nterprising, hard working and technically skilled accounting and financial professional known for

being competent, detail oriented and punctual in managing projects for professional service

employers. Accounting career spans over 20 years of experience in Architectural, Interior

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Design and Property Management. This individual is backed by solid experience, and

proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).

Key Skills

Budget & Cost Analysis Experience with Multi State Operations

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Expense Reports/Payment Transactions Company liaison to CPA Firm

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Financial & Management Reporting Journal Entries & General Ledger

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Ad Hoc Reporting Teambuilding & Staff Supervision

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Billing & Collections Periodic Reports: Monthly/Quarterly & Year End

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Professional Experience

HARBOR CIty neighborhood council – Harbor City, CA Jul 2010 – Aug 2013

Treasurer – Executive Board Member – 3 years

Responsible for Vendor payments, processing and grant writing necessary during the fiscal year; Budget

write up and progress reporting for the fiscal year. I am head of the Budget & Finance Committee and

attend all Stakeholder’s and Governing Board meetings.

H & R Block – Long Beach, CA Jan 2008 – Apr 2011

Tax Specialist III (Tax Preparer – Seasonal)

Prepared personal and small business taxes dealing with prior and current tax seasons. Managed and

prepared many personal and small business tax returns in a timely manner, also closed out the cash

register and office.

TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENTS: May 2006– Nov 2008

RW Selby & Co – Los Angeles, CA

Property Accountant – Residential

Responsible for (7) seven residential properties working close with Property Managers. Handled

data entry and general ledger work, as well as general clerical tasks. Posted journal entries and reports.

WWCOT ArCHITECTS – Santa Monica, CA

Project Accountant

Focusing on projects by reconciling revenue and costs – overall activity audit. Responsible for

researching any open billings and payments not properly processed and closed out. Reconciled Vendor

and Client accounts per Project. Worked Independently.

Professional Experience (continued)

national Stores – Gardena, CA

Property Accountant – Commercial

C. Steven Rutherford

Résumé Page Two

Reconstructed (6 Books) General Ledger and CAM for property management activity per store at various

locations. Created periodic reports to present activity of property management and CAM charges per

store. Handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks.

Worked independently.

FULL TIME POSITIONS:

Investment Builders, LLC – Huntington Beach, CA Apr 1999 – Jan 2006

Accounting Manager

Responsible for processing and reporting on nine (9) residential properties in three (3) states. Processed

monthly rental income and expenses including staff payroll per property. Worked closely with President

in producing ad hoc and periodic reports for all LLC members. Supervised one (1) person pertaining to

A/P vendor processing. Supported the company CPA firm for each year end closing. Participated in

planning/implementing business policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls, including

adherence to budget control and compliance with tax requirements. Provided effective assistance to

President in producing and maintaining budget reporting for all properties.

The cjs gROUP aRCHITECTS, ltd – Honolulu, HI Sep 1993 – Jun 1998

Accounting Manager

Responsible for accounting and reporting activity for all architectural and interior design projects.

Processed and maintained all signed contracts per project. Worked closely with President and Project

Manager in producing ad hoc and periodic reports for all staff personnel. Supported the company CPA

firm for each year end closing. Participated in planning/implementing business policies and procedures

to ensure proper internal controls, including adherence to budget control and compliance with tax

requirements. Provided effective assistance to President in producing and maintaining budget reporting

for all projects. Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating Overhead, Direct Costs and Personnel

Costs per project.

Education

UNIVERSITY of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science, 1990

Technology Summary

MS Office (Word, Excel) MAC & IBM Based PC Yardi Genesis & Voyager Deltek

Vision 6.1 Tax Works QuickBooks Pro 2008 MAS 90 Ceridian & ADP Payroll

Harper Shuman Advantage

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