Matthew D. Speckman

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Indianapolis, IN 46250

317-***-****

SUMMARY

Accountant with 5+ years of experience in a corporate setting. Strong knowledge of the elements of cost management, property accounting, financial statement analysis, and accounting principles. Excellent communicator with quality verbal and written skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct. 2014-Present: Staff Property Accountant

Herman and Kittle Properties, Inc.

Prepare monthly financial statements for 10+ properties and perform month, quarter, and year end analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

Accountant and main decision maker for the internal cable program used at 76 properties throughout the country which includes preparation of financial statements, maintaining vendor relations, and troubleshooting billing and technical issues

Worked with management to identify and solve problems in financial statement information to ensure accuracy and improve tactics

Lead partners and investors in analyzing and understanding particular property financial information in order to help determine and improve future decisions

Nov. 2011-Oct. 2014: Staff Accountant

Steak ‘N Shake Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana

Maintained and updated the food cost and inventory database used by over 500 stores nationwide

Led stores in identifying and dealing with difficulties seen in managing their food cost and inventory

Prepared period-end reconciliations and journal entries

Worked with vendors to maintain accurate price-support and collected rebates

Calculated and recorded accruals and adjusting entries

SKILLS

Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access), Yardi, Payscan, Quickbooks

EDUCATION

August 2006 -May 2011: M.B.A. in Accounting. University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio.

150 Hours completed with goal to get CPA

August 2006- May 2010: B.A. in Accounting. University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio.

ACTIVITIES

Division I Scholarship baseball player from 2006 to 2010 where I learned the importance of time management, a disciplined work ethic, team work, respecting authority, and effective leadership.

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