Thomas P. O’Donnell

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Manchester, NJ 08759 ad2qty@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detail oriented, results focused Accountant/Controller with a proven ability to quickly and accurately perform a broad range of tasks in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision. Seeking a position that utilizes my experience in accounting and supervising, as well as my background in client relations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CORPORATE

H. Schultz & Sons March 2017 – April 2022

Union, NJ

Consultant April 2022 - Present

Controller, October 2020 – April 2022

Assistant Controller, March 2017 – October 2020

Major responsibilities include A/P, A/R, G/L management, banking, fixed assets, depreciation, and weekly payroll.

Prepare the weekly payroll through Balance Point. Payroll is then journalized and the funds are transferred into the payroll account.

Process cash receipts through the A/R system. Update the cash receipts schedule daily to tie out the A/R balance.

Prepare invoices for payment through the AS400 system. Invoices are paid to terms and provided to the owner for signature. Once completed, the daily A/P edit is reconciled through the A/P Control Schedule.

Prepare journal entries off the month end reports provided by the IT department, as well as the monthly cash receipts, sales and payroll schedules.

Reconcile the operating, payroll, money market and credit card accounts monthly.

Prepare accrual entries for payroll, vacation and expenses on a mid-year and year end basis.

Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss analysis, balance sheet analysis and variance analysis.

Developed numerous schedules relating to sales and inventory, rental income, owners’ insurance, cash receipts and accounts payable. These schedules are used by the auditors to tie out our numbers.

Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance and vendors to facilitate financial activities.

Instrumental in procuring over $644K in PPE money over the two loan cycles. Aforementioned loans have since been forgiven.

Work with the outside auditors at the mid-year and end of year audit.

Manage 18 office and warehouse staff.

Laidlaw Education Services February 2005 - January 2006

Wall Township, New Jersey .

Senior Staff Accountant-Corporate Accounting

Performed the monthly close by preparing the reports needed to generate the journal entries necessary to close out the month.

Assisted the Controller in the monthly and yearly budget process by creating a spreadsheet showing revenue and expense trends, and tracking the activity on a monthly basis.

Responsible for petty cash accounts and reconciling the amount for all NJ bus terminals on a monthly basis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

Public Accounting January 2006 – March 2017

Senior Accountant, December 2007 – March 2017

Staff Accountant, January 2006 – December 2007

Prepared tax returns for corporations (C and S), partnership and individuals, nonprofit organizations and trusts.

Prepared IRS 5500 returns – Annual Return for Employee Benefits.

Accountant on audits of nonprofit organizations, manufacturing, distribution, condominiums, clients in the medical industry and ERISA Engagements. Assisted in all areas of the audit including the planning stage, performance of audit procedures in all areas of the balance sheet and profit and loss statement, as well as preparation of financial statements.

Performed monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping services including bank reconciliations.

Performed quarterly and annual reviews and compilations including the preparation of financial statements with and without full disclosure.

Prepared financial statements from the trial balance.

Conducted physical inventory observations.

Prepared monthly and quarterly sales tax returns.

Prepared weekly payroll including calculation of employer portion of payroll tax.

Prepared quarterly payroll returns as well as yearend 1099s / 1096s / W-2s / W-3s.

Assisted clients in the use and setup of QuickBooks.

Reviewed accounting staff’s work on the clients that I was the accountant in charge for

EDUCATION

Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey

B.S. in Business Administration - Concentration Finance

G.P.A. – 3.29 Major – 3.50

Middlesex County College Edison, New Jersey

Accounting Technical Certificate

G.P.A. - 4.0 - Highest Honors

A.A. in Liberal Arts

SKILLS

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Engagement

ProSystem fx Tax

ProSystem fx Fixed Assets

AS400

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