JAMIE BRUNO

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Lakeland, FL *****

863-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 10 years of demonstrated ability to positively impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control. SKILLS

• Month-end reporting

• Audits

• Invoicing

• Closing procedures

• Bank account reconciliations

• Staff management

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Process improvement

• Trend forecasting

• Financial statement presentations

• Budgeting

• Financial reporting

• Account reconciliation

• Payroll processing

• GL entry verification

• Capital analysis

• Quarterly reviews

• Financial auditing

• Cost Accounting

• Collections

• Calculating liabilities

• SAP expertise

• Intuit QuickBooks specialist

• Tax accounting specialization

WORK HISTORY

Controller

Sandstone Site Services – Sanford, FL 03/2021 – 01/2023

• Generate financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.

• Supervised invoice processing for multiple projects.

• Monitored payments due from clients, and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.

• Month end close procedures

• Processed in house payroll for 100 employees.

• Cash flow analysis

Accounting Manager

Resolute Administrative Services - Denver, CO 09/2019 – 02/2021

• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

• Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.

• Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.

• Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.

• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.

• Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.

• Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.

• Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

• Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports, and closing books.

• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

• Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with all client details and tax return information.

• Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large- scale account reconciliations.

• Orchestrated and deployed unprecedented online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.

• Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.

• Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.

• Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.

Accounting Manager

Rightline Warehouse Solutions - Orlando, Florida 08/2018 - 08/2019

• Managed all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.

• Created budgets and forecasts for management group in alignment with accounting deadlines.

• Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.

• Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation, and sick time.

• Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.

• Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.

• Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.

• Managed accounting operations, including journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.

Controller

Validus Construction - Orlando, FL 04/2015 - 07/2018

• Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.

• Organized and maintained Validus Construction's budget and financial administration for five business segments.

• Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.

• Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.

• Prepared external audit documentation and financial reports for use by management in operational planning and key decision making.

• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.

• Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.

• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.

• Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.

• Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures. General Ledger Accountant

Sentry Management - Orlando, FL 05/2008 - 03/2015

• Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details.

• Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problems escalated.

• Maintained extensive knowledge of competitors offerings and presence in assigned territory.

• Analyzed processes previously used to send products to customers and uncovered more efficient method that was positively received by all involved parties.

• Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.

• Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.

• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.

• Managed entire accounting cycle through completion, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports, and closing books.

• Used JD Edwards, QuickBooks, Sage/Peachtree, and AS400 to compile reports on donor profiles, credit information and response rates to improve donation tracking.

• Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.

• Facilitated data conversion for company acquisitions and fiscal year reorganization. Payroll Coordinator

Delta Airlines - Orlando, FL 06/2000 - 03/2008

• Reconciled accounts, managed deposits, and tracked expenses.

• Investigated and resolved variances and employee claims.

• Provided subject matter expertise to management and employees regarding payroll issues.

• Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance.

• Prepared accounts for regular audits and assisted with process.

• Produced documentation and reports regarding payroll activities.

• Generated checks and stubs for direct deposits.

• Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, nontaxable wages, disability, and leave.

• Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.

• Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science, Accounting

Valencia College – Orlando, FL 1996

Bachelor of Arts, Finance

University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL 1998

MBA (in process – anticipated graduation: 2024)

Capella University – Minneapolis, MN

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