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David B Friedman

Profile

Highly motivated, results-oriented Finance and Accounting Professional with extensive experience positively impacting the bottom-line and company growth/profitability.

Areas of expertise encompass performing all aspects of the accounting function including:

-Accounts Payable/Receivable -G/L and Journal Entries -Reconciliations

-Fixed Assets -Billing and Collections -Month-end Closing/Reporting

Adept at evaluating critical business needs. Effectively analyzes and interprets data, detects errors and implements effective resolution. An analytical individual with strong attention to detail

Strong leader with proven ability to set effective priorities and manage multiple tasks to achieve immediate and long-term goals, meeting strict deadlines. Strong working knowledge of GAAP.

Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Tyler Munis, Workday, SAP, Microsoft GP, Prologue, Sage, Juris and the Internet

Professional demeanor and appearance, accentuated through punctuality and reliability. Dedicated and ethical, committed to the highest quality performance. Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions.

Experience

Nov,2022 – Dec,2023 Optimum Bank Fort Lauderdale, FL

Staff Accountant

Responsible to assist Optimum Bank with day-to-day accounting duties and bank account reconciliations. Primary responsibilities include the preparation and approval of general ledger entries, completing daily bank reconciliations, performing month-end close activities and processing of accounts payable invoices and recording expenses.

Perform various daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Perform daily and monthly Balance Sheet account Reconciliations.

Process daily Accounts Payable invoices.

Record daily Premium and Interest entries for multiple Investment Accounts

Preform daily postings to record the activities of Commercial Loan Accounts

Prepare monthly Accruals and Prepaids

Record and Reconcile the bank Securities, Investments and Certificate of Deposits.

Reconcile the Fixed Assets and CIP with relation to the Roll-forward Schedule.

Assist with Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End Closings.

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Jan,2022 – October 2022 Contract - Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

Accounting Coordinator

Responsible to assist the University with General Accounting and records maintenance in the general accounting department. Primary responsibilities include the preparation and approval of general ledger entries, completing monthly bank reconciliations, and performing month-end close activities. Perform reconciliations of various Balance Sheet accounts Perform various monthly bank reconciliations Reconcile the Capital Asset and prepared the Roll-forward Schedule Assist with Month End Close Assist in preparing the Annual Financial Report Prepared Pension Schedules Reviewed and approved daily departmental journal entries

Perform various monthly bank reconciliations.

Perform daily and monthly Balance Sheet account Reconciliations.

Reconcile the Fixed Assets and prepare the Roll-forward Schedule.

Prepare and Reconcile Pension Schedules.

Review and approve daily departmental journal entries.

Assist with Month End Close.

Assist in preparing the Annual Financial Reports.

2018-2022 Municipal Technologies City of Weston, FL

Staff Accountant 2

Responsible to assist the City of Weston in accounting and records maintenance functions in the finance department. . Primary responsibilities include processing revenue and cash receipts entries, general ledger entries, and bond and cost recovery deposits, completing monthly bank reconciliations, maintaining and recording of the City’s capital assets, and performing month-end close activities.

Perform bank reconciliations and post cash transactions.

Tag and maintain fixed assets.

Prepare fixed asset Rollforward and CIP schedules.

Track and reconcile bond and cost recovery deposits.

Perform general accounting functions for GL, AP and AR system.

Perform reconciliation of inbound cash and AR posting.

Prepare daily and monthly journal entries and reconciliations to the GL.

Assist with month end close.

Assist in preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

Assisting in the preparation of the budget.

Providing for the independent examination and analysis of the City's financial records.

2005-2018 City of Hallandale Beach Hallandale Beach, FL

Staff Accountant 2

Responsible for the financial management and planning of the City. This includes establishing and maintaining effective controls of the City's financial activities and providing accurate financial information to outside auditors and local, state and federal agencies in a timely manner.

Perform bank reconciliations and post cash transactions.

Review balance sheet and income statements and prepare reconciliations.

Tag and maintain fixed assets and record depreciation.

Assist with month end close.

Perform general accounting functions for GL, AP and AR system.

Perform reconciliation of inbound cash and AR posting.

Prepare daily and monthly journal entries and reconciliations to the GL.

Assist in preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

Assisting in the preparation of the budget.

Providing for the independent examination and analysis of the City's financial records.

1998-2005 GNeil Company Sunrise, FL

Staff Accountant/Accounting Coordinator

Promoted to this position to be accountable for journal entries, general ledger, account analysis, reconciliations, monthly

financial statements, A/R, credit, collections and reports.

Perform daily preparation of A/R control reports for one or more companies for the G/L interface.

Coordinate statistical information and report utilizing Excel spreadsheet formats.

Reconcile the Deferred Liability Account.

Research specialized A/R customer accounts including verbal and written correspondence.

Generate G/L entries for month-end. Ensure accuracy and reliability of G/L trial balance.

Perform monthly financial close activities including update and maintenance of the G/L, analysis of account variances, reconciliation of changes, and reporting of results to management.

Assist in other month-end activities, including departmental expenses, overheard allocations, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory.

Reduced A/R aging from an average of 87 days to 63 days in less than 7 months.

Established new credit criteria for new accounts, significantly reducing bad debt.

Education

December 2004

Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting

University of Phoenix (On Campus Program)

Associate of Science Degree, Business

Broward College – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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