Benny F Kulangara

H ** Burke Ave Jericho NY ***** É 646-***-**** * ad2bul@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Analytical and results-driven accounting professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and analysis. Acknowledged ability to interface effectively across the organization and solve problems in the broader organizational context. Driven by challenge and the opportunity for development.

EDUCATION: Bombay University Bombay, India

Bachelor of Business Administration 1983-1987 Major: Accounting,

EXPERIENCE: Apple Core Hotels/Apple Holdings LLC.,

Controller 2017- Present

● Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliation, enter journal entries such as accruals, prepaid and depreciation expense and perform GL account analysis.

● Manage the end of the month closing process, ensure all deadlines are met and information is presented in accordance with GAAP.

● Assist outside auditors in preparation of internal annual audits which also included Sale, Occupancy & Utility Tax audit conducted by NYS & NYC Dept of Finance.

● Assisted Ownership in selling and buying real estate and help during closing.

● Managed a team of 5 associates overseeing the accounting process.

● Managed accounts receivable/payable, post cash, credit and process bank wire and transfers.

Apple Core Hotels New York, NY

Assistant Controller 2009-2017

● Perform complex balance sheet reconciliation, prepare, and enter correcting entries such as accruals, expense allocations, revenue posting and perform GL account analysis as part of the month end close.

● Ensured financial accuracy by generating reports, reconciling accounts, researching, and correcting errors

to general ledger, monitoring outstanding checks, preparing bank reconciliations, enforcing adherence with

federal and state reequipments.

● Prepared and submitted Occupancy, Utilities and Sales Tax Return.

● Assisted Corporate Controller in preparation of internal annual budget, forecast and audits.

● Assisted with accounting related projects such as process improvements and system implementation.

● Prepared monthly reports on sales performance and comparison of budgets and actual cost.

● Determined and posted Intercompany allocation.

Apple Core Hotels New York, NY

SR Accountant 2001 – 2009

● Performed corporate general accounting duties which include financial statement reporting and

analysis, reconciling bank statements, overseeing disbursements and maintaining G/L accounts.

● Comply with policies, procedures, and standards all times.

● Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and provide reports to management regarding significant expenditure fluctuation.

● Assisted and trained staff accountants and reviewed their accruals, prepaids and cash reconciliations.

● Oversee daily receipts (including wires, ACH and checks) ensuring that wire fees and other agreed write off arrangements are accomplished on a timely basis.

Apple Core Hotel, Inc. New York, NY

Account Assistant 1998 -2001

● Managed accounts receivable/payable, posted cash, credit, and cash receipts.

● Created and maintained customer accounts.

● Responsible for processing Invoices/Expense Reports/Account Receivable collections.

● Prepared and analyzed trial balance reports.

● Managed conflict and provided customer services to maintain good relationship with clients.

SKILLS: ● Microsoft Office, Sage ERP, M3 Accounting Software, Opera PMS, Infor HMS,

● Proactive and self-motivated; excellent organizational skills, ability, and detail-orientation

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