John Scott Gleaton

LaFayette, Alabama

334-***-**** ad2hib@r.postjobfree.com

Seasoned Financial Controller

General Ledger Payroll Journal Entries Reconciliations Financial Reporting

Experienced finance professional with over 30 years’ experience, skilled at managing the entire financial operation of an organization. Proficient in reconciling financial information including bank activities and management of payroll for the entire staff. Adept at preparing financial reports and conducting analyses, alleviating reporting errors. Highly skilled in management of accounting staff.

Skills

Prepare and analyze schedules and financial reports on a timely basis for business and franchises.

Maintain compliance with GAAP and governmental requirements.

Reconcile and compile reports on accounts and bank activities.

Budget preparation

QuickBooks and other financial software

Professional Experience

Construction

Controller

Emergency Services NJ, LLC (REMOTE) Present

Setup entire accounting system utilizing QuickBooks Online Advanced

Introduction and implementation of accounting procedure and policies for the company

Reconciliation and reconciliation of 2023 transactions, implementing Cost Accounting procedures

Accountant

Bailey-Harris Construction Co., Inc. 2022-2023

Manage the accounting for the Equipment Company

Reconcile and compile expenses from credit card purchases.

Review Certificate of Insurance for subcontractors to maintain compliance with BH Construction requirements.

Automotive Dealership

Corporate Comptroller

Lexus of Huntsville, Huntsville AL 2021-2022

Manage three employees and oversee financial activities.

Corrected several accounting errors from previous Office Managers

Working towards replacing current Controller

Financial Reporting

Controller

Larry Rich Nissan, LaGrange GA 2001 -2004

Prepare accurate financial statements for business leaders and Toyota Corporate

Manage, guide, and analyze employee performance.

Oversee financial activities and reconciliation of bank and factory statements.

Financial Reporting

Controller

Langley Motor Company, Lanett AL 1999 – 2001

Administered schedules, financial statement and business activity reports for business leaders and GMC.

Oversee financial activities and reconcile bank and factory statements, as well as HR functions.

Implement and revise internal controls, audits, and procedures.

Financial Reporting

Office Manager

Auburn Dodge, Auburn AL 1995 – 1999

Prepare timely monthly financial statements for management and Chrysler Corporation

Rewarded Top 10 Regional Timely and Accurate Financial Statement three months in a row.

Oversee financial activities and reconciliations.

Transitioned dealership from Auburn Peugeot, Winnebago, Dodge

Audited and recovered over $300,000 in lost revenue from late file, unfiled, and inaccurate warranty claims.

Financial Reporting

Warranty Clerk

King Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Valley AL 1983 – 1986

Reconcile warranty schedule to factory statement and refiled warranties with errors.

Reconcile bank activity to financial records.

Assist with monthly financial statement production.

Moved to reconciliation of car deals and accounts payable.

Manufacturing

Cost Accountant

JVL Laboratories, Phenix City AL 2015 – 2018

Generate monthly financial reporting with variance analyses for management.

Implement and revise internal controls, internal audits, and procedures for accounting and inventory control.

Monitor inventory, product costs, review costing processes, and make recommendations for improvements.

Monitor cost variances, including labor, overhead expenses, fixed and variable costs.

Financial Reporting

Cost Accountant

Kardoes Rubber Manufacturing, LaFayette AL 1986 – 1995

Create and run Excel spreadsheet database for inventory control, raw material usage and costs, reorder status.

Implement and analyze internal control, audits, accounting processes, and inventory management.

Generate monthly financial reporting for owners.

Financial Reporting

Medical Office

Medical Office Manager

Auburn Orthopaedic Center, Auburn AL 2004 – 2015

Administrative support to physician and administrator

Purchased and installed computer network and medical software, trained staff on software

Analyze daily activities of financial office and accomplish medical coding, billing, and remittance reconciliation.

Temporary Assignments

Accounts Payable

Mike Slocumb Law Firm, LLC, Auburn AL 2021 – 2021

Bookkeeper

NuMat Systems, Roanoke AL 2020 – 2021

Accountant

Scott Accounting & Computer Services, Alexander City AL 2019 – 2020

QuickBooks Install

D&J Enterprise, Auburn AL 2019 – 2019

Accountant

Opelika Housing Authority, Opelika AL 2018 – 2019

Accounting Assistant

Performed multiple duties in these Temporary Assignments that include but not limited to:

Correction of General Ledger accounts to clean the financial statements.

Set up QuickBooks Enterprise for Construction Project Management Accounting

Perform the duties of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Manage financial reporting and month end close.

Professional Development & Credentials

Master of Accountancy University of Phoenix Apr 2015

Master Business Administration University of Phoenix Sep 2010

Bachelor Information Technology American InterContinental University Dec 2003

CANIDIDATE: Institute of Certified Management Accountants CMA Certification

References

Deborah Blair Office Manager 256-***-****

Denice Harris Friend and Co-Worker 334-***-****

Bill New Office Administrator 334-***-****

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