KENNETH T. CASTON

***** ***** ******* ******, ***** HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 60473 . 708-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

An opportunity in Accounting or Finance where my GAAP, GASB, and FASB experience and analytical talents can be effectively utilized to improve operations and contribute to company profits.

EXPERIENCE (Contractual)

Robert Half International

Inventory Analyst – Vita Foods, Inc. August 2023 – Present

Successfully managed food inventory using Great Plains Dynamics on a daily basis. Prepared daily reports to upper management documenting daily production.

Accounts Payable Clerk – LaRabida Hospital June 2023 – August – 2023

Responsible for the processing of accounts payable and the preparation of monthly depreciation. Prepared year end audit schedules for review.

Accounts Payable Coordinator – Governor State University Feb. 2023 – April 2023

Successful in bringing accounts payable up to date by adhering to strict schedules regarding the processing of a/p invoices and payments to vendors. Organized and managed workflow of invoices, check requests, and other vouchers in and out of the department.

Senior Accountant – Children’s Habilitation Center September 2022- January 2023

Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and payroll, as well as the prompt preparation and payment of monthly pension, and union health and wellness insurance.

LaSalle Network

Senior Accountant – Landauer Inc July 2022 – September 2022

Assisted a team of 7 accounting professionals with their monthly and annual close, as well as the processing of various journal entries, and the preparation of financial statements for the main company and its subsidiaries. Performed year end SOX testing.

Senior Accountant – Performance Equity Partners June 2022 – July 2022

Responsible for performing bank reconciliations using Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel

Robert Half International

Senior Accountant – Roseland Community Hospital March 2021 – April 2022

Responsible for the support of the accounting operations of our finance team during the COVID 19 pandemic. Effectively addressed both financial and operational challenges involving a prior year cyberattack which erased much of our accounts payable data, by accurately and manually recreating the data using AP source documents. Established and monitored internal controls regarding separation of duties.

Salo, LLC

Interim Controller – Nordent Manufacturing December 2020 – March 2021

Managed the year-end closing for a 40-year-old manufacturing concern. Successfully managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll while reconciling the company balance sheet and preparing financial statements for distribution to the board of directors. Conferred with external auditor to assist with the year-end compilation.

Senior Accountant – Committee of 200 September 2020 – November 2020

Responsible for the preparation of the company’s annual 990 and worked with the outside auditing firm to ensure its accuracy and completion.

Developed an import for transferring accounting information from the company’s internal billing system (MemberSuite) to their accounting system (SAGE).

Addison Group

Grant Accountant – The Children’s Place Assoc. January 2020 – August 2020

Responsible for maintaining financial, accounting and grant support services in order to meet the needs of the organization and the donor.

Collected financial information, tracked expenses, and cultivated relationships with the funding sources. Solved grant accounting issues, and performed other tasks as assigned.

Senior Accountant – Mount Sinai Hospital July 2018 – January 2019

Responsible for processing all charges, cash receipts, and accounts receivable adjustments against A/R balance. Assists in finalizing A/R balance within 5 business days following month end.

Reconciled balance sheet accounts using Microsoft Excel and prepared adjusting journal entries in Meditech on a monthly basis.

Manage various investment accounts on a monthly basis and post month end accruals for month and year end.

Prepared audit schedules and assisted the controller and the transition accounting team in completing the annual audit in a timely manner for the first time in 20 years.

Robert Half International

Senior Accountant – Governor State Univ. July 2019 – December 2019

Prepared analysis on employee pledges and contributions and ensured correct amounts were being deducted for employee donations as well as verified the application for donations and pledges made by large dollar donors.

Reconciled contributions received from donors and employees to the general ledger in preparation for the university’s annual audit and verified the receivables for donations given for various charitable events.

Senior Accountant – American Interfidelity February 2019 – June 2019

Responsible for the reconciliation of daily cash and the processing of revenue monthly.

Provided technical expertise in accounting program functionality after controller abruptly resigned. Also utilized Sage to improve the accounting process in areas of revenue recognition and the classification of customers, for the purpose of financial reporting.

EXPERIENCE (Full-time Regular)

National Systems Corporation/Quikorder January 2006 – June 2018

Controller.

Supervised the preparation and analysis of financial reports for distribution to shareholders and external auditors. In addition, managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Managed fixed assets monthly by recording additions, disposals, and depreciation. Prepared a detailed schedule on the status of fixed assets.

Manage cash and cashflow, including but not limited to: ensuring funds on deposit are sufficient to meet operating needs and are compliant with management agreements.

Met with senior leadership team to improve company efficiency and drive profitability.

Reduced month end close timeframe from one month to 10 business days.

Created and launched companywide internal control policies and procedures to build a foundation for continued process improvements, improved profitability and to train and develop employees.

Provided feedback to make necessary updates to the internal invoice tracking system making the system much more efficient and effective when paying vendors. Vendor payment time has been cut by 1-2weeks. Avoided $4,000 in late fees, penalties, and waste.

Developed a highly effective method of monitoring and forecasting costs monthly. As a result, saved the company $120,000 in annual telecommunications costs and maintenance fees.

Successfully oversaw the performance of accounting related functions with regards to month-end closing such as depreciation, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and accounts receivable.

Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers/Athletico June 2001 – January 2006

Senior Staff Accountant

Prepared and analyzed financial reports for distribution to regional managers and chief financial officer.

Managed deferred revenue in the form of monthly equipment leasing for physical therapy equipment purchased for use.

Oversee the performance of accounting related functions with regards to month-end closing such as depreciation, accounts payable accrual, and interest calculations.

Reconcile bank accounts held by the company and analyze various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

Monitor daily cash flow progress.

Reconcile cash receipts to general ledger and utilize Microsoft Excel and Solomon IV to prepare special reports for the purpose of examining balance sheet accounts.

Assist with budget forecasting.

Uhlich Children's Advantage Network January 1997 – June 2001

Accounting Supervisor

Trained and motivated staff of three. Supervised all functions related to financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, financial analysis and account reconciliation.

Reinforced relationships and communication with subordinates, agency management, external suppliers, contractors and consultants.

Monitored internal controls, documentation, and review of workflows. Analyzed operations of supervised functions and monitored customer services to programs and support departments.

Completed monthly verbal performance reviews for subordinates.

Maintained a system to relate subordinate performance to job advancement and compensation.

Insured cross training of subordinates and updated job descriptions as needed.

Updated accounting policies and procedures manual.

Analyzed significant over budget spending and revenue goal performance, and submitted a monthly written review of agency fiscal performance.

Completed ratio analysis reports monthly.

Developed, planned, implemented, and monitored operation and functioning of the agency’s accounting systems, records, and controls.

Ensured agency’s financial operations are fully documented and publicized, including written policies, standards, and procedures.

Prepared, compiled and analyzed various special financial reports for distribution to the agency management and the Finance Director as needed.

Assisted in preparation of Agency annual budget of 27 million dollars, and with annual external audits.

Reconciled and analyzed balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

Reconciled cash receipts in general ledger to cash receipts in cash log.

Served as alternate for the accounting assistants responsible for payroll processing and accounts payable.

Approved accounts payable obligations for payment, and check requests and invoices for processing.

Assisted with preparation and analysis of monthly financial reports.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Masters in Business Administration

Concentration in Accounting

GPA: 3.5

Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL

Bachelors in Business Administration

Concentration in Accounting

GPA 3.5

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong systems knowledge:, SAGE 50, SAGE Intacct (ERP), Timeslips, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Payexpert, Paycom and AbraPayroll/HR Systems. Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Meditech, People Soft Accounting Systems, AccPac, and MAS90, American Fundware, Solomon IV, Great Plains, Deacom, Netsuite, Quickbooks, MemberSuite

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