Accounting Financial
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Matthew J. Dunn, CPA
Syracuse, New York 13215
Summary of Qualifications
Seasoned financial & computer information systems professional with proven expertise in general and fund accounting, financial management and reporting, payroll processing, activity-based costing, auditing, internal controls, and information systems implementation and design. Strengths include budget preparation and analysis, costing methodology, process review and improvement, computer system usage and programming. Emphasis has been on utilizing computer information systems to streamline processes and improve communication of financial information to management and regulating agencies.
Professional Experience
Independent Certified Public Accountant 1998-Present
·Computer applications implementation, custom application development, software utilization and training. Coordinate all aspects of application projects, including design, analysis, documentation, user guide creation and final implementation.
·Accounting software installation & setup including chart of accounts/accounting system design, personnel training and ongoing support. Accounting policies and procedures consulting.
·Full-charge bookkeeper (G/L, A/R & A/P), as well as bank reconciliations, payroll processing, month & year-end closing entries, financial report preparation and analysis, budget preparation and management, interface with auditors.
·Personal and business tax returns; Compilations and reviews.
Chief Financial Officer (Interim), Menorah Park of CNY – Syracuse, NY June 2010-Feb2011
· Responsible for all financial information, accounting policies and procedures, maintenance of fiscal records, financial reporting, budget development, cost analysis, payroll processing and interaction with lending and regulatory agencies.
·Supervise a staff of eight, including senior accountant, two billing clerks, A/P clerk, payroll clerk and admissions.
Controller (Interim), Iroquois Nursing Home – Jamesville, NY May 2009-June 2010
· Responsible for all financial information, accounting policies and procedures, maintenance of fiscal records, financial reporting, budget development, cost analysis, payroll processing and interaction with lending and regulatory agencies.
·Supervise a staff of six, including senior accountant, two billing clerks, A/P clerk, payroll clerk and admissions.
Director of Finance and Technology (Interim), The Salvation Army - Syracuse 8/04-8/2005
·Responsible for all financial information, accounting policies and procedures, maintenance of fiscal records, financial reporting, budget development, cost analysis, payroll processing and interaction with lending and regulatory agencies.
·Responsible for all computer systems planning, development and maintenance including the network hardware, software utilization, staff training and custom programming needs.
·Supervise a staff of 12 professionals – accounting, administration and computer systems.
Director of Finance and Technology, Alzheimer’s Association of CNY 4/99-5/2000 (P/T)
·Responsible for all financial information, accounting policies and procedures, maintenance of fiscal records, financial reporting, budget development, cost analysis, payroll processing and interaction with lending and regulatory agencies.
·Responsible for all computer systems planning, development and maintenance including the network hardware & software.
Finance Coordinator, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Syracuse, New York 1994-1998
·Coordinate expense and capital budget preparation, analysis and monitoring and provide accounting and computer systems support for the Energy Delivery Business Unit.
·Maintained ledgers and budgets and prepare interim financial statements for two NMPC subsidiaries.
·Designed and developed PC-based database & spreadsheet information systems which provide timely and comprehensive cost tracking reports to field personnel and management.
Senior Auditor, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Syracuse, New York 1991-1994
·Conducted more than 30 financial and operational audits throughout Niagara Mohawk including the preparation of the audit plan and scope, supervision of staff auditors, and writing the final report.
Interim Matthew Dunn, CPA
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Controller, Village of Solvay, Solvay, New York 1989-1991
·Financial management for the Village General Fund and the Village Electric Utility Fund including:
financial statements, budget preparation, rate case submittal, cash management, A/R including electric customer billing, A/P, general ledger, payroll, property records, banking and regulatory relationships.
·Conversion from manual to automated accounting operations, resulting in improved financial tracking and analysis by providing daily status report availability to Village Management.
·Implemented a comprehensive budget preparation and prioritization program that enabled the Village to rebound from the loss of 40% of its tax base with only a minimal tax increase.
·Managed accounting operations staff of 8 office and field personnel.
Senior Auditor, New York State Deputy Attorney General, Syracuse, New York 1981-1989
·Conducted more than 100 financial audits of Medicaid providers throughout New York State including
hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories, doctors, dentists and other health care agencies.
·Designed and implemented 3 computer programs to target, track and report on agency investigations.
Education
BS, Accounting, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1980
Professional Affiliations (Past & Present)
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Business Solutions Provider with Blackbaud
Qualified Service Consultant Level II for Blackbaud’s Accounting for Nonprofits software
Business Solutions Provider with Microsoft Great Plains
Certified Installation Specialist for Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics
Certified Accounting Applications Specialist for Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics
QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Information Systems Skills
IBM-Compatible proficiency on Windows 98, 2000, XP & NT, MS SQL, Access & VBA, Excel, QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Accounting, Sage Pro ERP, Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting, Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics Accounting, MS Word, Publisher & Outlook, FrontPage 2003, Visio Flow-Charting, Crystal Reports, FRx Reports, TurboTax, ADP Payroll, PayChex Payroll
Custom Database Application Design Highlights
Customer Relationship Management & Job Tracking System
Construction Equipment Spare Parts Inventory Management
Corporate Budget Information System
Employee Attendance/Time Tracking
Activity Based Costing Model
Fundraising and Development Activity Information System
Domestic Violence Tracking and Reporting Application
Fund, Grant and Endowment Custom Reporting System (Accounting Software add-on)
Attorney Case Information System
Long-Term Care Management System
Vehicle Auction House Activity Information System
College Student Application Information System
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