HILTON WEIGENSBERG

SOMERSET NJ.

908-***-****

EMAIL: ad2ech@r.postjobfree.com

HILTON ad2ech@r.postjobfree.com

SEPT 2011 – SEPT 2023 POST ENTRY AUDITOR AND CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST HERMES OF PARIS,DAYTON N.J. (IMPORT EXPORT DEPT.

In charge of maintaining master data base of products which included cost center, sku#, description,classification (hts codes),duty rate and country of origin.

Performed post entry audits of import entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with emphasis on checking hts codes and valuation.

Maintained a worksheet of TSCA articles for chemicals and products containing composite wood

Prepared and approved tsca statements

Provided information to customs brokers which included manufacturing info,repair and supply values,Lacey Act,fish and wildlife,FDA

Wrote some of the standard operating procedures, provided support and worked with other departments such as customer service and inventory control.

Worked closely with parent company in order to address any product or government regulatory concerns such as Lacey,Fish and wildlife,C.I.T.E.S and TSCA

Monitored shipment release status and prevent shipments from having to incur storage charges

Products included jewelry,watches,apparel,furniture,leather goods,electronics,tools construction items and more.

2004 to 2011(Consulting and Contracting for staffing firms such as

Robert Half Int’l, Kforce and Ajilon Finance) and various manufacturing and service companies

2005 accountant - Richemont N.A jewelry manufacturing and retailer – some cost accounting and general ledger analysis

2006 cost accountant - Old London Foods

Summarized and reviewed production and waste reports, developing standard costs, updated labor, overhead and variance reports, costing of inventory, prepared cost estimates of products. Cost volume profit analysis

2006 senior accountant Bendon USA (intimate apparel co.: prepared payroll and payroll tax returns,payroll journal entries for 10-person office. Assisted staff with charge backs

2007 senior accountant Stamford Hospital

fixed assets, budgeting and audit workpapers

2008 cost accountant Perrigo Pharmaceutical

Maintained cost sheets, developed standard costs,gross profit analysis

2008 -2009 senior accountant-Columbia Artist Management

General ledger account analysis and preparation of some workpapers for auditors

OCT 1990 –JUNE 2004 BIFLEX INTERNATIONAL INC (DIVISION OF KELLWOOD CO.) MOONACHIE, N.J. (Relocated to St. Louis)senior Cost Accountant –Intimate Apparel Manufacturer

In charge of inventory summarization, costing, unit control, physical inventory.

Maintained cost sheets including components such as freight, duty, bills of

material,shipping supplies,labor and overhead.

Prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements and budgets.

Performed analysis of g.l. accounts and reconciled intercompany accounts

Established standard costs on a periodic basis.

Performed variance and gross profit analysis.

Prepared schedules for external auditors and U.S. Customs audits

Participated in cycle counts of inventory

In charge of completing month end closings and ensuring proper cut offs

Supervised and trained accounting staff and others.

In charge of Letter of credit administration.

Maintained relationships with banks,brokers.and contractors

Assisted in preparing corp. tax returns

OCT 1987-APRIL 1990 Friedman, Alpren &Green New York, N.Y.

Senior Accountant, Auditor CPA Firm

Prepared workpapers, financial statements for commercial real estate clients.

Prepared individual, corporate and partnership tax returns,and cash flow statements

Perfectionist on statement of cash flows,

Physical inventories and adjusting journal entries relates to cost of sales

JULY 86 –OCT 87 MJM Merchandising Secaucus, N.J Senior Accountant

Prepared monthly and year-end schedules, financial statements.

In charge of duty and freight calculations, inventory, gross profit analysis.

SEPT.84 – JUNE 86 United Aircraft Industries International, New York,

Staff Accountant

Prepared year-end schedules, monthly journal entries, sales & payroll tax returns

Reconciled intercompany accounts,prepared financial statements

Supervised bookkeeping and clerical staff

Prior

Worked as staff and junior accountant for several companies such as INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS AND EF HUTTON. Also worked one year in Chartered Accounting firm in Montreal.

Duties included bank reconciliations, monthly journal entries, accounts receivables and payables.

Education

B.B.A. In Accounting. Concordia University Montreal, Quebec.

CPA Status: Not certified . Sat for exam

Certificate from H& R Block in Personal Taxation

Skills and Specialized Knowledge

Advanced level in Microsoft Excel, (Including Vlookups, Pivot Tables,linking files and Word. Some knowledge of Quick books,S Navision,Power BI

Extensive knowledge of the harmonized tariff system and good working knowledge of the IRS code, French as a second language

References

Health

Available upon request

Excellent

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