Accounts Payable Accounting

Michael Powers, M.S., C.P.A.

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Rego Park, NY 11374

Cell: 917-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Work Experience:

Fiscal Management Associates, New York, NY

Senior Fiscal Consultant, (October 2013-December 2015)

• Acted as part-time controller/consultant a variety of non-profit clients.

• Supervised junior accountants in entering payroll and accounts payable/receivable.

• Monitored expenses against budgeted information and researched variances.

• Assisted in chart of account creation and cost center creation for new clients

• Taught a weekly webinar on the basics on non-profit accounting

• Taught a quarterly live course called the Certified Non-Profit Professional

Dynasty Financial Partners, New York, NY

Controller, (March 2012-October 2013)

Bookkeeping Consultant (October 2010-March 2012)

• Worked closely with the CFO to prepare financial reports and budgets.

• Prepared financial results on a quarterly basis to board of directors.

• Managed advisor contracts including budgeting, tracking and invoicing.

• Processed payroll and managed employee 401(K) accounts.

• Completed monthly close of books including bank reconciliations and journal entries.

• Directed day-to-day operations of the accounting department; including the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.

• Managed payroll for outside advisor teams.

Comprehensive Development Inc, New York, NY

Controller, (June 2008-June 2012)

• Worked closely with the executive director to prepare financial reports and budgets.

• Presented financial results on a quarterly basis to board of directors.

• Managed government contracts including budgeting, tracking and invoicing.

• Managed employee fringe benefits including health insurance, vacation accruals and pension accounts.

• Completed monthly close of books including bank reconciliations and journal entries.

• Directed day-to-day operations of the accounting department; including the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.

• Managed payroll process utilizing the ADP system.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute, New York, NY

Controller, (October 2007-June 2008)

• Directed and coordinated agency accounting and budget functions.

• Directed day-to-day operations of the accounting department; including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and cash flow.

• Managed payroll process utilizing the ADP system.

• Supervised junior accountant.

• Completed monthly close of books including bank reconciliations and journal entries

Fiscal Management Associates, New York, NY

Fiscal Consultant, (February 2006-October 2007)

• Acted as part-time controller/consultant a variety of non-profit clients.

• Supervised junior accountants in entering payroll, accounts payable/receivable and fixed assets for clients.

• Monitored expenses against budgeted information and researched variances.

• Assisted in general ledger creation and data transfer to new accounting software.

Scarborough Research/VNU, New York, NY

Senior Financial Analyst, (October 2000-January 2006)

• Used historical information and manager input to prepare budgets.

• Issued monthly expense statements by department.

• Managed and tracked all contracts including revenue recognition and monthly reconciliations.

• Reconciled general ledger accounts and prepared and input journal entries.

• Served on multi-department team to investigate health insurance options.

Paul Scherer and Company, LLP, New York, NY

Staff Auditor (July 1999-September 2000)

• Performed audit procedures on diversified clientele.

• Verified that proper controls exist to prevent fraud and error.

• Uncovered significant fraudulent activities at an audit client.

Volunteer:

God’s Love We Deliver, New York, NY

Bakery Assistant (October 2013-January 2014)

Kitchen Assistant (March 2005-January 2010)

Thanksgiving Day Food Delivery (November 2005-2010)

Education:

Drexel University College of Business, Philadelphia, PA

Master of Science in Accounting June 1999. GPA: 3.905

Boston University College of Communication, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Journalism May 1992. GPA: 3.02

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