Manager Auditing/Accounting

Eric K. Wetstein

***** ******** **** #*** **********, MI 48034 602-***-**** acs55v@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Highly motivated, results-oriented manager with 20 years of professional accounting and audit experience in both the public and private sectors. Proven ability to maximize efficiency and prioritize tasks in periods of shrinking resources, and can effectively manage, mentor, and train professional staff. Proficient in the use of accounting and audit software and knowledge of fundamental principles, practices, and techniques. Ability to communicate accounting and audit issues simplistically and understands the requirements of the various stakeholders.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Phoenix, Arizona

External Audit Manager, 2010 – 2015, Supervisor, 2007– 2010

Managed staff, identified training needs, and conducted team meetings, quarterly staff evaluations and other administrative duties.

Served as primary liaison between the Department and various stakeholders, responsible for disseminating information regarding complex audit issues or Departmental direction.

Reviewed work papers and draft reports for completeness and accuracy, and ensured that the findings were in compliance with GAGAS, FAR, and other applicable regulations.

Researched applicability of cost accounting principles, and interpretations of FAR, resulting in revisions to Departmental policy and procedures.

Allocated resources to maximize productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency based on staff availability, capabilities, and the needs of the agency.

Member of AASHTO Uniform Audit and Accounting Guide Task Force responsible for identifying best practices to increase the consistency of implementation among states.

Keegan, Linscott & Kenon, P.C., Phoenix, Arizona

Senior Accountant – Audit Services, 2006 – 2007

Auditor on contract with the Arizona Department of Transportation External Audit Team.

Honeywell International, Inc. Engine Systems & Services, Phoenix, Arizona

Senior Project Accountant, 2004 – 2006

Team leader responsible for training staff, resolving issues, serving as point person in management’s absence, and leading monthly internal and enterprise close meetings.

Responsible for conversion of general ledger from legacy system to SAP environment, year-end tax package and quarterly flux analysis preparation, and SOX process mapping.

Month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, corporate financial reporting, processing of the departmental expense allocation and maintenance of database.

SpectrumHR, LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona

Pricing Analyst and Sales Support, 2002 – 2004

Proposal process management, which included resolving inconsistencies and incomplete submissions, and tracking sales performance via activity reports and weekly meetings.

Responsible for pricing employment taxes and administration fee, and determining the pricing methodology for each client, based on business structure and state of operation.

Management of underwriting process, which included document review, internal follow-up, price revisions, and status notifications via customer relationship database.

Resolved price revision discrepancies, issued contracts and pricing to rollover clients, and established pricing in previously unquoted markets.

St. Luke’s Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Senior Accountant, 2000 – 2002

Supervised month-end journal entries, analysis/comparisons, and financial statements.

Performed contract A/R billing and collections, maintained fixed asset system, reviewed capital expenditures, and reconciled detail to the general ledger.

Prepared month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, quarterly inventory observations, and assisted in annual budgeting and Medicare cost reporting.

Semple & Cooper, LLP, Phoenix, Arizona

Staff Auditor, 1997 – 2000

Performed compilation, review and audit engagement general procedures, inventory observations, financial statement and disclosures, cash-flow statements, and tax accruals.

“In-Charged” various engagements including the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality State Assurance Fund “Financial Needs Analysis, with responsibility for progress, budget maintenance, training, and supervision of staff.

Performed litigation support, damage calculations, business valuations, forecasts, projections and budgets, and compiled related reports.

SinaiCare PHO / Detroit Medical Center (DMC), Southfield, Michigan

Accountant / Analyst, 1996 – 1997

Preparation of financial and claim statements, membership, medical management and physician reimbursement reports, and presentation to the Board of Directors.

Monthly tracking and reporting of admissions, bed days, and stop-loss reinsurance.

Accounting, analysis, and reconciliation of 25 HMO’s capitated managed care contracts.

EDUCATION:

Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accountancy

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Finance

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