RICHARD CARTWRIGHT
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SEEKING A FULL OR PART TIME POSITION IN ACCOUNTING
• Over 10 years of professional Accounting experience includes AP, AR, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Tax and Audit assistance, Financial Analysis, Corporate Scheduling, Budgeting, and closings.
• Analytical and logical thinking problem-solver with close attention to detail; able to apply an organized, common sense approach in seeking practical, profitable solutions to issues.
• Effective communicator with excellent listening and observation skills; demonstrated capacity to work and relate well with people of diverse interests and authority levels to achieve objectives.
• Strong technical skills including a working knowledge of computer applications Bann, Excel, Access, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Word, and proprietary accounting programs. Experience
Henry Ford Hospital and Macomb St. John
Greeter and Gift Store Volunteer 2013-Present
• Listen to the needs of patients and families and provide appropriate services and resources. Site One (Contracted through Randstad) Troy, MI
Accountant 2016-2017
• Hired as a temporary employee to assist with Sales & Use Tax. Asked to stay on longer due to excellent performance and adaptability.
• Ensured compliance to individual state requirements. Michigan Minority Council Detroit, MI
Accountant 2013
• Processed Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables and assisted Accounting Manager with a variety of projects as needed.
Detroit Windsor Tunnel Detroit, MI
Accountant 2012-2013
• Analyzed and reconciled accounts and assisted accounting department with projects during Controller’s absence. Lumber & Millworks Detroit, MI
Accountant 2003-2008
• Prepared financial reports and income statements and analyzed accounts; also served as office administrator.
• Restructured chaotic financial system to achieve efficiency, accountability and fiscal integrity.
• Established methods for improved cash management/control. Milliken Millwork Sterling Heights, MI
Accountant 2002-2003
• Performed a variety of tasks to assist the Accounting Manager including financial reporting, income statement preparation, and account and variance analysis.
Lamb Technicon Warren, MI
Budget Analyst 1998-2001
• Charged with formation of operating budgets for $360 million division of an automotive supplier.
• Analyzed budgets dealing with variances, costs, operating deficiencies and prepared management reports impacting short and long-term decisions.
• Engaged in accounts payable and receivables activities; resolved inter-company accounting/budget issues. Assisted in month-end and year-end closings.
• Analyzed and interpreted budget variances to assist in providing better understanding for management. EDUCATION
Walsh College Troy, MI
Bachelor of Science in Accounting-Minor Business Law