General Accounting

Ryan J. Hylko

*** ****** **.

Canton, MI *****

Phone: 734-***-****

Email: ****.*****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position as part of a high performance team that will not only utilize my current skill set and experience, but also provide opportunities for professional growth in a continuous learning environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant May 2013 -

LLamasoft, Inc. (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Present

Responsible for review and reconciliation of all bank statements

Performed month end analytical review prior to creation of financial statements

Managed and maintained accurate fixed asset ledger for all company assets including calculation and posting of monthly depreciation figures

Responsible for month end journal entry postings for balance sheet accounts

Responsible for timely month end close of multiple balance sheet accounts include managing and maintain work papers and closing accounts on a timely basis to meet month end deadlines

Lead project to bring company into compliance with state sales and use tax requirements including carrying out multiple voluntary disclosures to multiple states in order properly register with states where the company held nexus and to minimize previously accrued sales and use tax liability

Managed company accounts payable including entry and review

Responsible for management of company credit card accounts including reconciliation and posting of activity for over 60 card holders

Developed and maintained process for Michigan Use Tax liability collection including calculation and submission of past liability never submitted and submission of use tax liability on a monthly basis

Managed and maintained company FSA account including month end reconciliation

Effectively managed staff, including oversight of finance assistant and finance intern within the department

Responsible for financial month end reporting including creating month end reports for executive review

Responsible for billing and collections for multiple customer accounts including being lead contact of company alliance partners

Lead finance contact for all other departments including being point of contact for multiple satellite offices

Lead project to implement and maintain sales tax calculation computer program including creating RFP based on company needs and compatibility with current processes and ERP system

Identified taxability of multiple products in the company’s line as being candidates for resale. Contacted vendors and had them remove tax on future sales after providing them with Michigan reseller certificates. Managed and maintained Michigan reseller certificates and brought company to compliance with Michigan sales and use tax law

Finance Director April 2012 -

Champion Automotive Group (Brighton, Michigan) May 2013

Head of finance department for Champion Buick GMC

Effectively managed staff, including oversight of finance manager within the department

Responsible for all contracts in transit and funding related issues

Worked directly with customers to analyze their credit status and to obtain best possible financing for their purchase

Negotiated with multiple different lenders to obtain the best possible financing situation for the organization and the customer

Responsible for assuring the finance department met multiple performance metrics on a monthly basis as set forth by management

Led a record breaking income month in January 2013 putting up the highest number the organization had seen at that site to date

Held weekly finance department meeting with the entire sales staff to keep them informed on the financial health of the dealership and handle any finance related concerns or questions

Responsible for all financial month end reporting including creating month end reports for executive review

Responsible for compiling financial information for all sales on a daily basis

Provided assistance in the finance department at other sites within the Champion Automotive Group

Credit Coordinator September 2010 -

Paladin Construction Group (Dexter, Michigan) April 2012

Responsible for all communication and correspondence with customers regarding accounts receivable related issues

Work with customer representatives at all levels regarding their accounts including outstanding balances, credit levels, credit approvals, credits due to customer

Manage high value customer accounts including, payment timing, margin analysis, credit limits, and order release timing

Primary point of contact for issue resolution with outside sales force

Direct liaison for internal and external sales force with regard to customer information including account health, sales figures and margin analysis used in creating sales programs and promotions

Appointed accounting representative for multiple sites providing guidance on credit issues related to the financial situation of the customer’s account and providing direction for new customer set up and account maintenance

Manage credit card payments including monitoring sales group’s processing of payments for cash in advance orders at specific sites and also processing invoices paid by credit card or electronic check

Developed process to monitor, track and reduce costs, associated with processing payments via credit card versus ACH and check payment. Process was developed from self-initiated analysis and reports

Provide management with cost analysis of non-compliant customer terms resulting in the renegotiation of credit contracts and an increase in working capital

Independent Finance Consultant December 2006 -

Papa Murphy’s Pizza (Canton, Michigan) February 2011

Accurately maintain company ledger including daily and period-end entries

Responsible for preparation of annual company financial statements and monthly operational reports

Financial advisor to the owner’s of the organization providing consultation on financial decision making

Responsible for preparation of annual company budget

Provide oversight on payment of company invoices and management company cash flow

Primary tax advisor including planning and preparation of various tax filings for the organization

Run and reconcile month end reports including budget-to-actual analysis and other various reports as needed

Timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for all employees

Responsible for developing and implementing all financial procedures for the organization, including company ledger, costing system, and accounts for accounting purposes

Accounting Associate/Purchasing Agent October 2007 -

Assay Designs (Ann Arbor, Michigan) May 2010

Responsible for all accounts payable related tasks including month-end close

Accurately manage payment schedule for company invoices providing accurate and timely payment while optimizing company cash flow

Manage organization wide purchasing; acting as the designated purchasing agent responsible for processing and placing all company purchase orders

Manage costing system accuracy; product entry, cost adjustments, inventory entry and adjustments

Accurate reconciliation of accounts, purchase orders, shipping documents and invoices

Assist with invoicing and credit correspondences, including collections and payments

Coordinate with key operations personnel to ensure accurate financial reporting and documentation processing

Provide management with analysis of company financials including Crystal report preparation and other various projects as deemed necessary

Assistant Accountant/Office Manager May 2006 -

C.H. Rubin & Company, P.C. (Ann Arbor, Michigan) October 2007

Preparation of individual and business tax returns

Responsible for supporting managing partner with various tax accounting tasks as required

Interface with clients and coordinate attainment of all required tax documentation ensuring timely filing

Manage schedules of client requirements, company supplies, budget and office equipment

EDUCATION

B.B.A. Accounting Concentration Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, Michigan)

SOFTWARE

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access)

Intuit QuickBooks Accounting Software

Peachtree Accounting Software

Acc Pac Accounting Software Package (Batchmaster ERP)

Crystal Reports

Creative Solutions Tax Accounting Software Package

Creative Solutions Fixed Assets Software Package

SAP R/3 Enterprise Resource Management Software System

Syteline ERP System

Qlikview Analysis Software

Reynolds and Reynolds ERP System

Route One Finance Application

Wilson Technologies CRM System

Quickbooks

Avatax

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication

Analytical approach to problem solving

Ability to multi-task with accuracy

Proactive approach to conflict resolution

Detail oriented

Flexibility to adapt to change

Strong technological/computer skills

Works well independently and on teams

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Provide financial, accounting and tax guidance and advice to potential small business start ups

Prepare personal and business tax returns for multiple family members and friends

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