Accountant

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ROBERT S. LUNETTA

** *** *** *, **** NORTHPORT, NY 11731, 631-***-****, ******.*******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a senior level accounting position in an aggressive organization that can offer increased responsibility within the finance department.

PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE:

December 2013 – Present Marjam Supply Company, Inc. Farmingdale, NY

Assistant Controller

Marjam Supply Company sells building supplies and materials to customers along the East Coast of the United States- operating in 37 locations across 12 states and owns 93 real estate properties.

Compile and review quarterly financial statements for review by corporate controller.

Responsible for assembling financial statement package along with supporting schedules for yearly audit and bank collateral audit.

Review workpapers, bank reconciliations and journal entries of accounting staff.

Supervise staff of 5 senior and staff accountants.

Compile financial information for outside accounting firm for tax preparation.

Prepare borrowing base calculation for bank.

Coordinate resolution of all state income and payroll tax notices.

Point person for successful conversion and implementation of new real estate software package in 2018.

Took control of understanding existing software package for a new acquisition in 2019. By being proactive and realizing this software was lacking basic functions, I developed auditable reports for monthly and year-end reporting along with the ability to convert results to Marjam’s software. My efforts saved Marjam approximately $20,000 in outside consulting services while also increasing efficiency at this new location by streamlining & implementing new procedures as well as improving system functionality. My efforts were crucial in assuring our auditors would be able to sign off on our audited financial statements.

Reviewed daily tasks of staff and developed streamlined procedures to increase productivity and cut down on overtime.

Prepare special projects and reports, as needed.

February 2011 – December 2013 Global Warranty Group, LLC St. James, NY

Assistant Controller

Global Warranty Group was one of the country’s largest third-party cellular phone warranty companies.

Forecast company sales revenue on a weekly/monthly basis.

Work closely with CFO in devising business plan, forecasting and budgeting.

Review monthly company activity to ensure accuracy and analyze data to uncover potential issues.

Compile and draft monthly financial statements for presentation to the Chief Financial Officer and President.

Evaluate company processes and seek solutions to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

Responsible for reviewing all accounting ledgers coding to ensure accuracy.

Maintain records for all of the company’s fixed assets, equipment leases and all other company assets.

June 2006 – February 2011 Madison Square Garden, Inc. New York, NY

Senior Accountant – New York Rangers, New York Knicks & MSG Suites

Madison Square Garden is the world’s premier arena for all major sporting and entertainment events.

Assisted in the preparation of the monthly close, quarterly forecast, monthly projections and the annual budget for each of the Garden teams.

Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis to review with the Finance Department.

Prepared all league financial reporting packages and special projects, as needed.

Liaison with external auditors on any audit inquires.

Assist the Controller with special projects.

Inventory testing of hockey equipment, including price testing and invoice vouching.

Evaluate and identify areas of potential exposure and internal control weaknesses.

Oversee Cash Management with Corporate Finance.

Supervise and delegate responsibilities of department intern.

May 2004 – June 2006 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ronkonkoma, NY

Senior Accountant – Long Island Region

Enterprise is a multibillion-dollar car rental company with over 800 locations throughout the world.

Provided timely, accurate and actionable financial reporting and analysis for the entire Long Island region.

Month end review and analysis of asset, liability and expense accounts.

Detailed examination and analysis of expense account fluctuations on a monthly basis for senior management.

Responsible for the Cash Management and collection policies for the Long Island region.

Assist the Controller with special projects.

Interface with the Controller on a daily basis, to report and discuss any accounting issues encountered with each branch.

October 2002 – April 2004 Holtz Rubenstein Reminick LLP Melville, NY

Semi-Senior Auditor

Holtz was a progressive regional accounting firm, providing a wide variety of accounting, tax and business advisory services to clients throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Conducted audits, reviews, and compilation engagements under the supervision of senior staff.

Prepared annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements along with required disclosures.

Analyzed and reconciled accounts to the general ledger.

Prepared consolidated financial statements.

Prepared individual tax returns.

EDUCATION:

May 2002 B.S. Accounting Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus Brookville, NY

PROFICIENT SOFTWARE SKILLS:

MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office Suite, Windows, Mac OS X, Oracle 11i, Peoplesoft, Puridiom Purchasing System, Microsoft Great Plains, ProSystems fx Engagement Financial Statements, Infor sx.e, AMSI Real Estate software, Epicor, Quickbooks, Monarch.

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