Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

Highly analytical and results oriented accounting professional with a

bachelor's degree in accounting (Baruch College/CUNY 1994) with over 15

years of relevant experience. Extensive broad based knowledge in general

accounting, not for profit accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping and financial

management. Adept at working and relating well with diverse people,

adapting to different cultures, and providing innovative solutions

CORE COMPETENCIES

. Strong knowledge of General Accounting, Not for Profit Accounting and

Financial Auditing.

. Monthly Financial Reconciliation

. Financial Analysis and Reporting

. Time management and prioritization

. Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

. Sound knowledge and understanding of latest in computer technology.

. Ability to achieve strong grasp of operations of various departments

within the organization in a short time.

. Sound knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures,

fund accounting and fiscal management.

. Supervision of Accounting and Administrative Staff

EXPERIENCE:

Action Against Hunger, NY NY

Controller 2014 -

Present

. Responsible for supervising, overseeing & managing all accounting

aspects of the organization, including the establishment of effective

policies & procedures to ensure strong internal controls

. Oversees all aspects of financial recordkeeping within the

organization, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Prepares & reviews all

monthly closing entries. Reviews all general ledger activity &

ensures proper reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

. Assists in the preparation of annual budgets & regular cash flow

projections

. Reviews, analyzes & monitors departmental monthly expenditure

activity. Ensures that department heads are informed of & are

operating within the available budgets.

. Coordinates the development of the organization-wide budget, working

closely with all departments to analyze available funding & estimate

likely resource needs

. Designs effective budget system & tools to assure timely & consistent

budgeting across ACF-USA

. Manages all aspects of annual financial & A-133 audit; addresses audit

findings & recommendations, & ensures full compliance with legal &

regulatory provisions.

. Directs annually the updating of the organization's accounting manuals

to reflect changes in accounting policies & procedures

. Supervises the maintenance of accounting systems & oversees the

quarterly/monthly closure processes. & reporting of financial

position(s) to ensure accurate & timely financial reporting

. Oversees the payroll process & integration of the payroll into the

financial system.

. Oversees the protection of the organizations assets (cash and

inventory of equipment) through the enforcement of internal control

policies & procedures

. Review & approve monthly bank reconciliations

. Performs financial analyses as requested by the Finance Director, the

Finance Committee of the Board & the Audit Committee of the Board

. Oversees the organization 403(B) pension plan

. Prepares all IRS and tax documents, as required, including the filing

of amended tax returns

. Works with auditors, banks, payroll companies, and federal and state

tax agencies, as necessary, in the implementation of the tasks listed

above

. Oversees all insurance coverage

. Supervisory responsibilities of staff accountant, financial analyst

and payroll and benefits manager

SafeSpace NYC, Jamaica NY

Controller 2011 - 2013

. Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting

activities for the organization including: organizational

revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding

agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and

contract/grant budgets

. Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard

financial assets of the organization and oversee federal awards and

programs. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent

auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved (fiscal, A-133

and funder audits), and all 403(b) compliance issues are met, and the

preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with

U.S. GAAP and federal, state and other required supplementary

schedules and information.

. Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.

. Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations

with funders and pension plan requirements, as well as financial

statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management.

. Issue timely and complete financial statements

. Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts

. Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the

annual audit

. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting

requirements and tax filings (941, NYS-45, 990, CHAR 5500, CFR)

. Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions including

chart of account maintenance, bank reconciliations and A/P, A/R and

payroll records are filed orderly.

. Overseeing payroll and accounts receivable and payable

. Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and

knowledge of financial management matters

Harlem United Community Aids Center, New York NY

2010 - 2011

Senior Accountant

. General ledger analysis, update and maintenance of Great Plains

general ledger system (GP 2010) for a not for profit with an operating

budget of $45 million

. Reconciliation and review of accounts receivable for 55 grants and

contracts.

. Prepare monthly closing schedules, year end audit schedules and

closeout schedules for contracts and grants

. Correspond with auditors on audit issues to finalize audit process

. Submit monthly drawdowns for federal grants based upon financial

analysis with contract analysts

. Create and generate monthly reports utilizing FRx Report Writer

. Work with department heads and project managers to budget and forecast

expenses for current and future years

. Analyze variances from budget and make recommendations to cost center

managers

. Created policies and procedures on a newly created Finance department

that was previously outsourced

. Liaise with banking contacts to setup banking structure desired by

board of directors

. Supervision of cash receipts analyst

The Doe Fund, New York NY 2008-

2010

Senior Accountant

. Analysis, reconciliation and update of general ledger for a social

service organization with an operating budget of $50 million

. Analysis and reconciliation of federal grants and awards (HUD, DOL,

DHS, foundation grants). Drawdown appropriate federal dollars based

on reimbursed expenses incurred and completed quarterly reports on

drawdowns (SF-269a)

. Prepare schedules for monthly closings and year end audit and assist

with budget variance analysis

. Assist contract manager with grant and financial data to submit bills

on city contracts and private foundations.

. Invoicing and recording of sales tax business entities in QuickBooks

and Lawson

. Preparation of quarterly sales tax returns for respective business

entities.

. Financial liaison to Real estate division. Journalize rent receipts

as calculate arrears utilizing Yardi and Lawson.

. Maintenance of the G/L by creating accounts, cost centers activities

and rollups for financial statement purposes.

Plant Specialists, LLC Long Island City NY

2006 - 2007

Accounting Manager

. Prepared and analyzed monthly expense, balance sheet and P&L reports

according to GAAP

. Prepared weekly cash management report

. Supervised biweekly payroll process

. Supervised and evaluated staff of three (3) consisting of A/P, A/R and

general clerk. Recommended and implemented various measures to keep

staff at high skill level

Urban Health Plan Bronx, NY 2005 -

2006

Senior Accountant

. Analyzed, reconciled and updated general ledger of a health clinic

with an operating budget of $45 million

. Prepared monthly financial package for review of CFO and finance

committee

. Assisted grant analyst with grant and financial reporting

. Prepared worksheets and schedules for audits and cost report

. Analyzed, researched and corrected budget variances

. Oversaw General Ledger and Financial Statement preparation

. Prepared company budget

NYFH Center for Pediatric, Medical and Rehabilitative Care, Inc New York,

NY 2003-2005

Senior Accountant

. Analyzed, reconciled and updated general ledger and corrected budget

variances

. Prepared Operating/Budget Plan

. Prepared worksheets and schedules for yearly audit

The Village Voice New York, NY

2000-2003

Financial Analyst/Accountant

. General ledger reconciliation and analysis

. Analyzed, reconciled and updated general ledger and corrected budget

variances

. Managed budget preparation and monthly analysis

. Worked with Controller to consolidate financials

. Part of financial team in financial systems conversion of Great Plains

. Prepared worksheets and schedules for yearly audit

Polytechnic University Brooklyn, NY

1998-1999

Accountant

. General ledger reconciliation and analysis

. Prepared quarterly endowment investment portfolio analysis

. Prepared reports and analysis requested by auditors and managers

. Prepared worksheets and schedules for yearly audit

Pace University, New York NY

1996-1997

Accountant

. General ledger reconciliation and analysis

. Prepared quarterly endowment investment portfolio analysis

. Prepared reports and analysis requested by auditors and managers

. Prepared worksheets and schedules for yearly audit

Dreyfus Corporation, New York NY 1994-

1995

Mutual Fund Accountant

. Calculated daily N.A.V., determined cash position and prepared bank

reconciliation

. Priced the portfolio daily, derived income and expense accruals

. Processed security trade activity, affirmed trades, prepared monthly

work papers and prepared audit work papers

SKILLS:

Certified in Great Plains Finance and Sales Order Processing, FRx, Fund EZ

Version 9 & 10, PeopleSoft, Lawson, QuickBooks, Excel, Access, Word,

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PATRICK KRAUSE

31 PATCHEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11221

(917) 496 - 2235

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