Accounting, Pulic Acounting, Controller

Dorothy (Dorie) J. Kissam 732-***-****

*** ******** ******, *****, ** 08724 *****.******@******.*** Profile: Professional with over 30 years in-depth experience across wide spectrum of both private & public accounting. Looking to utilize highly qualified skill-sets in a growth oriented and active accounting environment with opportunities to benefit the organization and further grow skills and experience.

Streamlined Office Systems, LLC Sea Girt, NJ

2012-2015 Internal Accountant for Bookkeeping/Business Management Firm

Managed office with no supervision and delegated workflow.

Established and implemented internal bookkeeping/accounting functions for accounts receivable, payable and payroll along with preparation of quarterly/annual payroll taxes and financial reports.

Relationship manager for major accounts including Polymer Solutions, Inc. Polymer Solutions, Inc. Sea Girt, NJ

2008-2012 Internal Accountant & Office Manager for Wholesale Plastics Distribution Company

Accounting Manager – Reconciled bank accounts. Prepared monthly bank reports used to secure multi-million dollar asset based credit line and performed the annual field audit for that credit line. Produced quarterly & annual financial reports. Provided CPA level compilation package to accounting firm for corporation tax preparation.

Accounts Payable/Payroll Management – Set up new vendor accounts, processed purchase orders, completed receiving and entered/paid vendor bills along with preparation of annual Forms 1099-Misc. Also processed weekly payroll, related tax deposits, prepared quarterly/annual payroll tax returns, W-2’s and handled the annual worker’s comp audit. Trusted to have signature of authority on bank account and multi-million dollar line of credit.

Accounts Receivable Management – Set up new customer accounts, conducted credit checks & maintained credit insurance policy. Processed some customer orders. Recorded cash receipts, made bank deposits and followed up on customer collections.

Inventory Management – Projected inventory requirements, placed orders, maintained & reconciled inventories located at various warehouses, manufacturing facilities and customer sites.

Logistics Management – Sourced/arranged freight for incoming & outgoing shipments.

Human Resources Management – Responsible for health & pension plan administration.

Office Management – Responsible for daily operations including work flow, supplies along with maintaining office & equipment

(meeting both hardware & software requirements).

Robert J. Clark, CPA Point Pleasant, NJ

2001-2008 Senior Staff Accountant for CPA Firm

Managed office and delegated client workflow efficiently to maximize employee production while performing firm accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable & receivable.

Processed and analyzed client data through financial report preparation; compilation, review and formal (with footnotes and cash flow statements) utilizing QuickBooks software.

Prepared/processed client sales taxes, payroll taxes and income taxes (corporations, partnerships, estates/trusts and individuals).

Updated clients accounting records through automation to better reflect actual results, often involved learning and adapting to new accounting software applications, meeting client needs.

Enhanced client relations by assisting them with QuickBooks installations, record transition, training and on-going support. Other Accounting Positions Held

1999-2001 Fishermen’s Supply Co Inc. Pt. Pleasant, NJ

Bookkeeper/sales associate for Commercial/Recreational fishing supply store. Responsible for all bookkeeping along with working on the sales floor assisting customers, ordering merchandise and stocking shelves. Left for better opportunity. 1995-1999 Black Tiger Co Inc. Manasquan, NJ

Internal Accountant for wholesale seafood distribution company. Responsible for all accounting and bookkeeping functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll & financial reporting. Left when company moved to Atlantic City area. 1994-1995 Tully, Winters, McKenzie & Mahon, CPA’s Manasquan, NJ

Staff Accountant for busy CPA firm. Responsibilities included client write-ups, financial reports and tax preparation (sales, payroll, business & personal). Laid off at end of tax season but referred to Black Tiger Company. 1993-1994 Jump, Bowe, Holman & Co, CPA’s Toms River, NJ

Robert Clark merged his practice with them in 1993 and I was placed in the bookkeeping department where my experience & knowledge were not fully utilized so I left for a better opportunity. 1983-1994 Robert J. Clark, CPA Brick, NJ

First accounting job out of business school. Learned all aspects of working for a CPA firm. Worked on client write-ups and financial reports along with payroll, sales & income tax preparation. Skills:

Ability to quickly learn new accounting, tax and other software programs

Proficient with QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Outlook, Turbo Tax, ACT and Lacerte Education:

Continuing education with the goal of obtaining a Bachelors Degree (Current)

Taylor Business Institute: Associates equivalent in accounting (1983)

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