Accounting Manager

. SHIRLEY SCHWARTZ

*** ******** ****** ***********, *** Jersey 07081 *******@**********.*** 973-***-****

Accountant

Top performing executive that has a strong proficiency in Accounting & Financial Management role who maintains a proven track record of continued successes, as well as realizing concurrent professional growth.

Professional with an analytical goal oriented personality and work ethic; has an innate ability to influence others and produce dynamic and long lasting results.

Self-motivation, education, diverse experience and loyal dedication have helped create a powerhouse of problem-solving skills, expertise in maximizing finances and other resources.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate Accounting

Intuit QuickBooks

Customized Computer Softwear

Management/Staff Communications

Financial Reporting

Internal Reporting

Cash Flow

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliation

PR O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

TERRAL CORPORATION, New York, NY 2001 - Present

Financial/Office Manager

Responsible for Financial Reporting to the President & Outside Auditing Firm for 3 Companies

Supervise 2 employees improving existing processes and streamlining workflows.

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP

Prepare and submit the group’s monthly financial results, budget and quarterly rolling forecasts.

Compared Bank Rates, Telephone Companies, Insurance Companies and all Vendors Fees & Rates.

Managed company purchases and sale/rental of property.

Accomplishments

Transferred manual accounting system to QuickBooks.

Interaction with global partners & employees in Turkey, Turkmenistan & Pakistan.

MENDEL INC., New York, NY 1999 - 2000

Accountant

Generated and recorded monthly closing journal entries for multi-company general ledger.

Assisted in the budgeting process and handled fixed asset accounting.

Prepared commission reports for eligible sales people and representatives.

Assisted external auditors with schedule preparation and respond to audit questions.

Supervised and trained 2 assistants in bookkeeping.

Accomplishments

Accountable for customizing Computer Inventory and Accounts Payable Systems.

Responsible for manual to computer conversion.

KLONDIKE INTERNATIONAL INC., New York, NY 1997 – 1999

Accountant

Maintained Accounts Receivable/Payable and billing for 3 companies

Responsible for monthly internal reporting using Excel.

Tracked investments and life insurance policies for pension plans and a partnership.

Interacted with auditors, bankers, stock brokers, and pension plan administrators.

Accountable for preparation of payroll taxes and sales tax returns.

Accomplishments

Created new accounting and records control system.

Managed manual computerized system conversion.

NEW MINTS SPORTSWEAR, New York, NY 1988 - 1997

Controller

Prepared monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts and operating budgets.

Interacted and collaborated with auditors, bankers.

Developed and created letters of credit.

Supervised and trained staff in A/R and A/P.

Accountable for all credit and collections.

Accomplishments

Created and implemented a new computer system.

Developed new financial, sales, and reporting systems; revised office procedures.

Additional Professional Experience

Temporary Accounting positions, Accountemps, New York, NY

Accounting Manager, Tannenbaum Harbor Co., New York, NY

Assistant Controller, Pioneer Carloading, New York, NY

Staff Accountant, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

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