Accounting Manager

Bruce A. Werth

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FINANCE MANAGER - CONTROLLER

PROFILE

Finance Manager offering over 15 years’ experience directing accounting/financial operations for diverse industries including non-profit organizations. Manage auditing, reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting. Technology savvy and advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting. Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting - University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Wisconsin

CORE STRENGTHS

Finance

Manage accounting, AR/AP, GL, P&L, Payroll, Balance Sheets, Journal Entries, Budgeting and Reconciliations; handle daily cash to meet the ongoing operational requirements. Forecast cash payments and anticipate challenges arising from limited cash flow.

Taxes

Manage compliance with all local, state and federal government tax requirements.

Ensure all tax returns are filed timely and in an accurate manner, including working with outside CPAs.

Management

Manage high volume businesses including non-profit, construction, food and beverage.

Training

Commitment to mentoring, training, and retaining accounting staff.

Computer Technology

QuickBooks, QuickBooks Payroll Microsoft Office, Windows 7

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Target Hunger, Houston, Texas 2012-Present

Finance Director-HR-IT-Facilities

Directly responsible for the management of all financial operations for this non-profit food bank and community gardens. Manage budgeting, month end close, profit and loss, general accounting, payroll, accounts/payable and receivable.

Prepare reports for finance committee, present financial data to the board of directors and answer questions regarding forecasting, strategic planning and accounting matters.

Manage a $40,000 monthly payroll, and employee insurance. Responsible for all financial records, statements and reports. Collaborate with staff to prepare the annual budget and reports to monitor the various programs performance versus the budget. Coordinate all audits by tax authorities, grantors and insurance carriers. Coordinate annual corporate audit; maintain fixed asset ledger and prepare monthly reconciliation for all accounts.

Manage human resources including hiring and training of staff. Support all computer services and IT Technology.

Accomplishments:

Established classification providing reporting for each program. Set-up financial policies and procedures to ensure all policies were met.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Horizon Family Center-Baytown, Texas 2011-2012

Finance Director

Managed financial/accounting policies including budgeting, profit and loss and full cycle bookkeeping for this non-profit organization.

Prepared $20,000 monthly payroll for 20 full and part time employees as well as the associated quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.

Responsible for bookkeeping and grant billing for 7 grants held by the agency.

Accomplishments:

Restructured the finance/accounting department to ensure all data and reporting met regulatory compliance.

First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, Texas 2010-2011

Finance Manager

Directed the accounting, finance and bookkeeping for this $1.4 million operation for this 2000 member non-profit organization.

Prepared monthly payroll of $40,000 for 24 full and part time employees as well as the associated quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.

Assisted in the preparation of budget and prepared monthly variation reports for responsible parties.

Conducted analysis of expenditures while maintaining cost savings. Prepared contribution thank you letter and statements of giving for donors.

Accomplishments:

Played a key role in streamlining accounting/financial policies.

Burch Glass Company, South Houston, Texas 2001-2010

Full time Bookkeeping

Responsible for full cycle bookkeeping for this construction company and entertainment firm. Managed invoicing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger and financial statement preparation.

Accomplishments

Established computerized accounting system increasing efficiency of department. Implemented QuickBooks system to manage this $1.5 million operation with a payroll of $20,000 monthly.

Technical Welding Laboratory, Inc., Pasadena, Texas 1987-2001

Senior Accountant

Managed bookkeeping for this $9 Million Dollar company including payroll, and taxes; coordinated and handled tax returns, and auditing; served as liaison with auditor. Managed payroll and all government required reporting.

Accomplishments:

Consolidated accounting for the parent company and 3 subsidiaries increasing efficiency of bookkeeping system. Prepared payroll and all government required reporting.

LOCKHART & YEITER CPA'S-Pasadena, Texas 1981-1987

Bookkeeping

Managed full cycle bookkeeping services for a diverse group of clients.

Responsible for payroll preparation and payroll tax reporting.

Prepared Individual, Partnership and Corporation Tax Returns.

Accomplishments:

Consistently met all accounting policies during 6 years of service.

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