Leonard W. DeWitt

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Newtown, CT 06470 917-***-****

SUMMARY:

Experienced Accounting and Finance Professional with over 10 years of experience. Energetic, outgoing, and detail-oriented that demonstrates exceptional analysis and communication skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

State of Connecticut- Department of Transportation 2023 -Present Accountant, – Newington, CT

• Performs reviews of monthly billings from consultants and municipalities against contracts and negotiated fee letters.

• Codes contracts, creates receipts, requests audits, and closes out projects.

• Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations guidelines or accepted accounting principles.

• Monitors fiscal aspects of contract administration by reviewing and interpreting contracts for approval on non-routine expenditures, preparing or approving schedules of fees regarding specific contracts.

• Utilizes various modules of the Core-CT Financial system, (including Billing, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger/Commitment Control and EPM) for entry, reporting and analyses of financial records.

• Prepares daily bank deposit and associated journal entries. State of Connecticut- Department of Revenue Services 2019 -2023 Revenue Examiner Excise Audit Division – Hartford, CT

• Conducted field examinations of International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) licensees, ensuring compliance with fuel tax regulations across jurisdictions.

• Performed meticulous audits to verify accurate fuel tax payments and validate mileage records.

• Utilized Pivot Tables to present comprehensive data on fuel consumption, mileage, MPG, and traveled jurisdictions.

• Provided prompt and efficient support to taxpayers, addressing inquiries regarding excise taxes via phone and email.

• Created audit work papers and performed various tests for audit. PepsiCo 2017 – 2018

Accounting Operations Analyst – White Plains, NY

• Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure proper completion and attachment of required documentation in TPM (Trade Promotion Management), facilitating accurate expense tracking.

• Collaborated with headquarters and field sales/finance teams to rectify discrepancies between documentation and system setup (accruals).

• Participated in productive field finance calls to review deficiencies and enhance monitoring procedures.

• Effectively communicated with diverse management levels, ensuring seamless information flow.

• Generated periodic reports using ERT system.

• Proficiently operated various applications including TPM and ERT. Cartus 2015 – 2016

Relocation Accounting Analyst – Danbury, CT

• Conducted thorough audits and efficiently processed customer relocation expenses, consistently meeting productivity, cycle time, and quality goals.

• Accurately coded relocation expenses based on Cartus and client policies, ensuring adherence to taxability classifications.

• Managed cash and closing cost advances in compliance with client policies, ensuring precise reconciliation.

• Served as a knowledgeable resource for clients, consultants, and Relocation Accounting management teams, providing valuable insights on reimbursements, payroll, tax matters, and ad hoc reporting.

• Maintained well-organized client files and executed file close-outs. U.S. Bancorp 2007 – 2014

Structured Finance Analyst– New York, NY

• Skillfully managed cash and asset trust accounts, overseeing monitoring of overdrafts, uninvested cash, and funding in alignment with trust documents.

• Analyzed bond financing documents and utilized internal control mechanisms to interpret cash and asset movements accurately.

• Prepared meticulous trust accounting system (SEI) entries for authorized disbursements, ensuring compliance with account transaction duties.

• Collaborated with specialized units to provide quality measurements to Account Administrator and Account Manager, guaranteeing adherence to cash and asset management procedures and legal requirements.

• Coordinated timely and accurate cash and asset movements with clients, specialized units, bond underwriters, and legal counsel during bond closings.

• Delivered responsive and client-focused service, efficiently handling all aspects of account maintenance.

• Orchestrated closing day cash and asset movements, ensuring mathematical accuracy and timely receipt. U.S Army Personnel Records Specialist – Fort Lewis, Washington and Fort Greely, Alaska.

• Developed and exemplified essential character traits, including courage, integrity, perseverance, self- discipline, and organizational skills.

• Recognized with the Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, and National Defense Service Medal, Connecticut Wartime Veterans Service Medal.

EDUCATION:

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

Bachelors of Science ( in Finance/Economics (Dual major) Dean’s List and Academic Scholarship Recipient.

Penn State University - Online World Campus

Accounting coursework.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, MS Teams, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Bondmaster, ERT, Tableau, TPM, Access, and SEI. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

United Marriage Encounter, Presenting Team Couple 2016 - Present United Marriage Encounter, Treasurer/Board of Directors 2020 - 2022 32 Taunton Lake Drive Newtown, CT 06470

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