BRUCE HARNER

Coral Springs, US ***** 954-***-**** ad4b47@r.postjobfree.com

Well-qualified financial management and accounting professional offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including AP and AR, payroll, budget administration, sales tax, and month end closings. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements. Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with over 25 years of demonstrated positive impact on company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting, cost control, and year end closures.

Accounting Manager, 10/2007 - 11/2023

Anago Franchising, Inc. – Pompano Beach, FL

Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements for more than 40 accounts. Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting. Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing. Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees. Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review. Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable. Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy. Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies. Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting. Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions. Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies. Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process. Assistant Manager, 02/2004 - 07/2006

Zales The Diamond Store – Tallahassee, FL

Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

WORK HISTORY

Monitored cash intake and deposit records for revenue while increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace. Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands. Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency. Accounting Manager, 06/1999 - 11/2003

Teachers Union Of Florida – Tallahassee, FL

Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements. Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting. Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing. Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees. Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review. Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process. Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable. Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy. Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies. Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting. Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions. Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies. Cost Accountant, 03/1995 - 04/1999

Winchester Ammunition Facility – St. Marks, Florida Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters. Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.

Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs. Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation. Conducted product inventories for clients' products and translated findings into detailed financial reports. Performed financial reporting, trend analysis and process improvement support. Managed small clerical staff and oversaw financial procedures for manufacturing company Designed monthly and annual budgets design, labor and manufacturing. Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts. Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations. Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis. Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning. Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry. Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy. Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy. Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts. Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues. Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks. Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.

Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports. Enhanced cost-efficiency by implementing effective cost control measures and analyzing budget variances. Bachelor of Arts: Accounting And Finance, 09/1986 - 05/1989 Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, FL

Associate of Arts: Accounting And Finance, 08/1984 - 05/1986 Broward College - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Month-End Reporting

Bank Account Reconciliations

Invoicing

Financial statements expertise

Closing Procedures

Recruitment and Hiring

Budget Projections

Audit Coordination

Financial Management

Journal Entries

Forecasting

Quarterly Reviews

Budget Management

Financial Statements Expertise

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

Process Improvement

Staff Management

Quickbooks

Finance

GAAP Understanding

GL Entry Verification

Budget Development and Compliance

Financial Auditing

Month-end reporting

Variance Analysis

AP and AR management

Bookkeeping

EDUCATION

SKILLS

Financial Reporting

Payroll

Financial Data Analysis

AP and AR Management

Payroll Processing

General ledger accounting

Audits

Budget projections

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