Kerry Baynes

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Sicklerville, NJ 08081

acxudy@r.postjobfree.com

856-***-****

Summary: I possess a strong business background, over two years of public policy experience, specifically, tax policy, and an in-depth knowledge of the New Jersey State budget process. Adept at aggregating, processing, and analyzing substantial amounts of information to predict specific outcomes, and relaying that information to various, distinct constituent groups. Capable of implementing fundamental measures over new criteria or variables. Familiar with the regulatory environment and researching ways to navigate changes in that environment to maintain a competitive advantage and corporate profitability.

SKILLS

Quantitative Analysis Tax Policy Finance Contracts Strategic Analysis Fiscal Policy GAAP Research Lease Rules Data Analysis Monetary Policy Capital Financing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Created formula for the redistribution of $535 million dollars of Charity Care Funds.

● Secured $1.8 million dollars for the Juvenile Justice Commission.

● Allocated $300,000 Grant funding for local non-profits.

● Modified budget language to help the State save $1.3 million in Medicare Part D reimbursements, on behalf of the Pharmacy Association. EDUCATION

2012 - Present Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ

M.A. (Accounting)

● Enrolled in full-time day classes, as of September 2010, to complete prerequisites necessary to matriculate into the Masters Program.

● Classes included: Intermediate Accounting I&II, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Advanced Accounting, Taxation, Advanced Taxation, Advanced Auditing, College Fed Challenge, Money and Banking, and Macro & Micro Economics, Business Law. 1998 - 2004 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ

B.S. Business Administration (Management)

● Dean’s List (Fall 1999)

● Member of Chi Alpha Epsilon (National Honor Society)

● Member of Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

07/2016 – Present Riverton Borough Riverton, NJ

Treasurer

● Maintain general ledger and account reconciliations, budget preparation, state and federal reports, and all related tax and pension reporting.

● Duties include bill list preparation and all AP functions, processing of payroll, and assist tax office in collection, deposits and posting of funds on an as needed basis. 02/2015 – 05/2015 Marlin Business Bank Mt. Laurel, NJ Sales Tax Accountant

● Manage Sales Tax Returns for 1 2 a million in leased assets to various taxing authorities across the nation for a 4 billion dollar financing firm.

● Examine accounts, records, and taxes according to laws and regulations for individual state and local tax jurisdictions.

● Manage Tax Research to update corporate tax matrices to reflect legislative changes.

● Responsible for analysis and reconciliation of accounts.

● Resolve tax applicability issues with State Officials. 10/2013 – 05//2014 Willingboro Township Willingboro, NJ Tax Clerk

● Managed the billing and posting of municipal taxes, and the recording and redemption of Tax Lien Certificates.

03/2007 – 10/2009 New Jersey Senate Majority Office Trenton, NJ Research Assistant

● Prepare research on economic, budget/fiscal issues and the impact of tax policy on legislative districts. Specific responsibilities include assisting the Director staff several legislative committees, reviewing the Governor’s annual budget recommendations and the annual appropriations act for leadership and caucus members.

● Prepare and update bill comments and possible amendments for members, review and analyze executive department transfer requests and capital construction and debt financing plans.

● Consult with leadership, committee members, interest groups, minority office and OLS staff to discuss recommendations for changes in the budget based on the views of the caucus.

04/2004 – 02/2007 5th Legislative District Office Camden, NJ Budget and Fiscal Analyst

● Direct legislative affairs for the Chairman of the State Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee; addressing issues pertaining to tax policy, local and statewide funding requests as well as department transfers.

● Additional duties included legislative research but not limited to, bill drafting and resolutions.

● Serve as a liaison between the District Office and various State Departments, State and Local Government Officials and other State Legislators. COMPUTER SKILLS

● Microsoft Suite (including Microsoft Access), Quickbooks, 10 Key proficient