Accountant

RALPH REID

Rockledge, FL ***** • ad5vod@r.postjobfree.com • 315-***-**** • LINKEDIN

ACCOUNTANT BUDGETING & FORECASTING BUSINESS ANALYST

Results-oriented and Seasoned Professional with over 30 years of experience in operations and financial management, accounting operations, and strategic planning. Adept at analyzing complex financial data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions to drive business growth and optimize financial performance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Financial Analysis • Program Management • Accounting

•Team Building • GAAP and ASC 606 compliance • Sage 50

Technical Proficiency - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Power BI, V-Lookup, PeopleSoft, Sage 50, QuickBooks, NetSuite ERP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Percepta, Melbourne, FL Apr 2017 – Mar 2024 Financial Performance Analyst

•Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to identify areas of improvement in operations, inventory management, and purchasing processes, leading to enhanced performance and cost savings.

•Compared actual results with forecasted to analyze and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.

•Established working relationships and mentored new hires at auto dealerships

•Collaborated closely with field operations teams to align strategies and activities with organizational objectives, ensuring seamless execution and achievement of targets.

•Prepared cost analyses for dealer projects

Leatherstocking Realty, Herkimer, NY Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 Business Analyst

•Conducted comprehensive pricing analyses to support strategic decision-making and maximize profitability.

•Assisted potential buyer to obtain conventional, Investment group, or HUD guaranteed financing

•Created budgets and financial statements to support business planning and performance evaluation.

Humana American Eldercare, Melbourne, FL Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 Executive Director

•Spearheaded the development of the Medicaid Managed Care program within the Central Florida Market Area, driving expansion and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

•Trained and Mentored team of 23 case managers

•Maintained confidentiality of financial information with all organizational tasks.

•Oversaw the compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations (GAAP, HIPPA).

•Participated in annual budget process, forecast updates and variance reviews.

Leatherstocking Healthcare, Herkimer, NY Aug 1995 - Dec 2012

Senior Accountant

•Responsible for all accounting, record-keeping, and month-end close process for the company

•Produced complete and accurate transactional accounting activities for the facilities based on realistic revenue and expense projections

•Managed cash flow and prepared bank account reconciliations

•Maintained complete and accurate general ledger accounts and month-end close process.

•Prepared internal financial analyses related to sales performance and conducted Actual vs. Budget variance analysis, providing valuable insights to support decision-making.

•Facilitated informed strategic planning and oversight.

•Monitored the timely progression of audits

•Utilized principles of cost accounting for projects under consideration, supporting informed investment decisions.

•Experienced in both for-profit and non-profit accounting practices, adapting financial management strategies to suit the unique needs of each organization.

•Performed daily general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis

•Reviewed and investigated accounting transactions, improving data accuracy

•Tracked and analyzed invoices and procurements

•Prepared internal financial statements for adjustment-free independent annual audits, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting processes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Minor in Accounting SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY

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