David R. Burger
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
achajk@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 248-***-****
An experienced Assistant Controller with accounting and financial
analysis experience. I have a strong work ethic and a track record of
leading teams in development and implementation of projects,
reporting and analysis, with the strongest consideration to accuracy
and confidentiality.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Bellwith Inc. Grandville, MI Jan, 2014 - April 2014
. Temporary position through Creative Financial Staffing
. Assisted in preparing for financial audit. Review of cash
management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, billing, and
General Ledger review using JD Edwards accounting software.
Invisible Fence Rockford, MI April, 2013 - Dec 2013
. Temporary position through Creative Financial Staffing
. All accounting functions, including: cash management, Accounts
Receivable, Accounts Payable, month end close, customer
statements, invoicing and billing using Quick Books Accounting
Software.
Kellogg's Inc. Wyoming, MI June 2012 - Aug, 2012
. Temporary position through Spherion Staffing
. Calculating cost and entering shift hours into SAP ERP system.
Perrigo America Corporation. Allegan, MI Jan. 2012 - Feb. 2012
. Temporary position through K- Force Professional Staffing
. Sarbannes - Oxley Testing Program: Sampled and tested various
areas of accounting for compliance; including cash receipts,
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, stock option program,
and Invoicing.
. Gained additional experience in using SAP Accounting ERP and
IDEA Statistical Testing Program.
Ogihara America, Inc. Howell, MI Oct. 2011 - Dec. 2011
. Temporary position through Aerotech Professional Staffing
. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash reconciliation and
created spreadsheets.
. Gained valuable experience in using QAD Accounting ERP.
TPK USA, LLC. Holland, MI Nov. 2010 - Aug. 2011
. Assistant Controller through K- Force Professional Staffing
. Full charge of accounting, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, daily invoicing, through month end close and income
statement and balance sheet.
. Worked with customers and management to get $850,000.00 in past
due receivables to current status. Worked with TPK Hong Kong to
rectify intercompany currency, and invoicing differences.
. Gained valuable experience in using SAP Accounting ERP.
. Entered tiered pricing / volume sales discounts into SAP
accounting program to standardize product pricing and
inventory.
. Worked on finalizing the transition of company split from Magna
Electronics to TPK USA, LLC and assisted in the implementing of
the new TPK USA, LLC's SAP Accounting system, helping to find
flaws in the system, worked with the TPK Hong Kong SAP
programmers to fix billing, shipping and invoicing computer
problems.
Tax Management Associates, Inc. Brighton, MI Nov. 2005 - July 2009
. Audit Support Manager / Office Manager oversaw the State of
Michigan Personal Property Audit Program, reported findings to
Michigan State Treasury Department and County and City
Assessors.
. Reviewed and analyzed over 2,000 audit results per year,
obtaining audit assessment values and verifying audit results
and proof reading every letter sent to the taxpaying business
and to the State.
. Prepared files for State Tax Commission hearings.
. Gained experience using the State Equalizer Personal Property
Database.
. Coordinated multiple audit programs for State and Local
jurisdiction, as well as tracking and analyzing project
expenses and auditor and support staff project time sheets.
. Successfully supervised, managed, and trained a staff of 7
office personnel.
Domestic Uniform Rental, Inc. Farmington Hills, MI May 1996 - Nov.
2005
. Assistant Controller for national company, preparation of
Federal and State payroll taxes and payroll.
. Worked to institute financial safeguards in accounting
procedures and maintain assets associated with multiple plant
sites across the United States.
. General ledger reconciliation of accounts payable and
receivable, reconciliation of route sales.
. Gained exposure to maintaining the 401-K plan, and COBRA,
ERISA, FMLA and HIPPA regulations. Tracked expenses such as
workers compensation, and maintaining assets and insurance on
automobile fleet.
. Successfully supervised, managed and trained a staff of 10
office personnel.
Winkelman's Stores, Inc. Plymouth, MI Aug. 1992 - May 1996
. Promoted to financial accountant. Audited fixed assets and
store project accounts. Analyzed budget variance reports.
Prepared the budget book, year-end reports, and capital budget
revision reports.
. Automated the store rent books in Lotus, and cost analysis
reporting.
. Prepared general ledger journal entries for month-end closing.
. Reconciled general ledger accounts, including the intercompany
account between Winkelman's and parent company Petrie Stores,
Inc.
St. Mary Hospital Livonia, MI Jan. 1992 - Aug. 1992
. Manpower Temporary Agency: Health-Care accounting experience in
accounts payable and accounts receivable, and payroll. Various
account reconciliations and spreadsheets.
. Auditing and reporting of fixed assets.
. Assisted formation of the projected capital budget report for
the fiscal year.
I/Net Corporation Kalamazoo, MI Aug. 1991- Dec. 1991
. Manpower Temporary Agency: Promoted to Data Entry Manager in
the Software Testing Department. Assisted in the implementation
of the IBM Electronic Filing Cabinet Software System for the
Kellogg Foundation.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business BBA,
Kalamazoo, MI 1991
Major: Finance
Minor: Management and Business Administration
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 2010 - PHRC Human
Resources Coursework