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Unit ***

Bonita Springs, FL 34134

September 4, 2016

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Suite 208

Fort Myers, FL 33912

Re: Ref ID: 01150 827

Dear Robert Half:

I would like to apply for the staff accountant position at the golf and country club in Bonita Springs Ref ID: 01150 827. My resume is on page 2 of this letter, and references are available upon request.

My responsibilities at Stonebridge Country Club cover member billing, AR, and AP, as well as the administration of use tax. At the same time, I am familiar with an HOA environment (Stonebridge has 799 doors), and have the knowledge, desire and background to assume additional responsibilities, including reconciliations of balance sheet accounts

My career objective is to be a controller of a private club, and to that end have become an active member of HFTP and IMA, and have begun studying for the CMA exam. At the same time, I would like to work for an employer that is equally committed to my career growth.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,

Jim Mayer

Jim Mayer

4461 Riverwatch Drive, Unit 202 acwvmk@r.postjobfree.com

Bonita Springs, FL 34134 239-***-****

PRIVATE CLUB EXPERIENCE

Stonebridge Country Club, Naples, FL Present

Accountant

Oversee member billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable using Northstar Accounting System

Manage use tax and vendor insurance compliance; audit food and beverage and pro shop inventories

Naples Yacht Club, Naples, FL

Purchasing Agent 2014-2015

Manage receiving, oversee purchasing, and identify competitive pricing using FoodTrak Inventory System

Complete monthly inventory of food and alcoholic beverages; assist accounts payable

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

Gary Wittock CPA, PA, Naples, FL

BP Analyst 2013

Evaluate and complete requests for reimbursement from BP, as a result of the 2010 oil spill

Analyze tax returns and financial statements

HOTEL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL

Staff Accountant 2006-2012

Supervised three clerks in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general cashiering

Completed cash, income, and month-end journals; reviewed and approved credit applications

Renaissance-Marriott Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 2005-2006

Accounting Manager Trainee

HOTEL CATERING and CONVENTION SERVICES EXPERIENCE

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 2002-2004

Director of Event Management

Oversaw event planning in a 1,300 room convention hotel; supervised five event managers

Philadelphia Marriott, Philadelphia, PA

Director of Catering Operations 2000-2002

Oversaw banquets, room setup and AV in a 1,400 room convention hotel; supervised 11 managers

New York Marriott World Trade Center, New York, NY 1996-2000

Director of Event Management

Oversaw event planning in an 800 room hotel; managed five event managers

VOLUNTEER WORK

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Seventh District

Flotilla Staff Officer Vessel Exams, Flotilla 96, Naples Present

Supervise 10-person team to complete courtesy vessel safety checks for boating public.

Flotilla Commander, Flotilla 96, Naples 2013-2014

Lead 95-member unit that promotes boating safety and assists the United States Coast Guard

District Staff Officer---Finance, Seventh District 2011-2014

Managed checkbook, generated financial statements, and prepared budget for 5,800-person organization

EDUCATION

MBA Wayne State University

MPS (Hotel Administration) Cornell University

CHAE, CHTP Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals

BA (English) University of Rochester

MEMBERSHIPS: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Pelican Isle Yacht Club, HFTP and IMA

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