Robert Sherron 631-***-****
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Professional Summary
Dynamic Accounting and Finance Professional with extensive background in GAAP, financial analysis, and financial reporting. Successful track record of managing General Ledger, AP/AR, the reconciliations process, cash, payroll, human resources, and technological advancement. Possesses the keen ability to mobilize cross-functional project teams to effectively achieve short and long-range objectives while streamlining processes and reducing overall expense. Known for relationship-management ability and effectively collaborating with clients.
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Real Estate
Banking
Construction
Freight Forwarding
Moving/Storage
Professional Experience
FIRST DATA CORP., Melville, NY 2015-2016
Sr. Accounting Specialist, Prepaid Accounting Dept. (Contractor)
Provide daily accounting and reconciliations for multiple companies.
Assist in the month end closing by providing analysis and journal entries.
Prepare multiple balance sheet reconciliations for corporate finance.
Prepare Independent contractor accruals.
Daily tracking of the Metabank/Bank of America Invoicing.
Completed overseas training to employees in India.
MOLLOY BROS. TRUCKING, INC., Old Bethpage, NY 2012-2015
Sr. Staff Accountant/ Payroll Manager, Accounting Dept.
Provide daily accounting and financial support across multiple companies in the moving industry.
Managed general ledger postings and all month end closings.
Prepared payroll for 5 locations, weekly and bi-weekly, including union payroll.
Assisted in numerous Human Resources functions (401K, medical & dental benefits, and background checks).
Analyzed and reconciled balance sheet accounts.
Prepared monthly salesman statements.
Filed monthly and quarterly sales tax.
Prepared daily cash reports for management.
Analyzed and reconciled all credit card activity.
Acted as liaison for company audits (Carpenter Union Benefits and Workers Compensation).
UTi, UNITED STATES, INC., Melville, NY 2000 – 2011
Staff Accountant, Central Finance Division
Provide daily accounting and financial support to a division of an international logistics organization.
Managed accounts payable, general ledger postings, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
Analyzed financial data and complete month-end and year-end closing reports.
Collaborated on internal and external business audits.
Managed the releasing of ACH payments ($100M+ annually).
Prepared monthly sales trend analysis for Product and Procurement team, comparing yearly airline revenues.
Key Accomplishments
2016 – Completed transitional training overseas to India
2014 – Helped managed the company’s re-structuring of the general ledger
2013 – Took over as the company’s Sr. Staff Accountant
2012 –Successfully transitioned from Staff Accountant to Payroll Manager.
2011 - Successfully managed airline revenues of over $120M annually over the past eleven years.
2008 – Conducted SOX auditing for sites in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Chicago
2007 - Implemented the Pier Pass/Port Check process for all US business units.
2003 - Implemented the CASS (Cargo Accounting Settlement System) website for all US business units.
2002 – Created an inventory system for all air waybill usage
Education
BS, Accounting / Business Management, SUNY at Old Westbury, NY 1995
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), including pivot tables and v-lookups
Accounting Software – PeopleSoft (Oracle), ACCPAC, AS/400, Accountmate, Oracle
Payroll System - Paychex