William P. Reitz, Jr., CPA LinkedIn Profile

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Wildwood, MO 63011 admgwb@r.postjobfree.com

High-energy, analytical, and tenacious Financial Executive with extensive experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide structure, controls, accountability, and a solid foundation for organizational profitability and budget viability. Strategic thinker who partners with executive leadership and key stakeholders to ensure accounting practices serve end-user needs and protect organizational assets. Proven record of leading internal and interdepartmental operations to maximize and strengthen the capacity of the organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Budget Management

Account Reconciliation

Cost Accounting

Problem Solving

Accountability

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

General Accounting

Accounts Payable / Receivable

Accounting Information Systems

Strategic Development

Process Design

Forecasting

Budget Variance Analysis

Payroll

Controls

GAAP

Procurement

Peachtree

PeopleSoft

MIP

Training

Communication

SOX

Innovation

SOP

Visual Basic

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Suite

Novell GroupWise Mail Server

Lotus Notes

Oracle Hyperion Reporting

Focus Reporting

MICROIX

Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YWCA Metro St. Louis

Accounting Manager 2018 – Present

Supervise four employees responsible for processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll

Implemented changes for routing and approving accounts payable invoices; reduced processing time by 25% and reduced accounts payable aging from 45 to 30 days

Implemented a model for the reconciliation of a $1.5 million grant; report client assistance to comply with federal regulations and grant requirements

Coordinated the conversion of the accounting software from a physical server to a cloud-based solution

Coordinate the production of month-end financial statements and the distribution of documents to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Policy Council

Coordination and management of the annual audit for the federal government and external auditors

TAG INC., Chesterfield, MO

Corporate Controller 2016 – 2018

Outsourced payroll from QuickBooks ensuring accuracy and timeliness of tax returns and payments

Reconciled and combined QuickBooks general ledger accounts for accurate financial reporting

Monitored the financial condition of the organization by ensuring all reporting adhered to GAAP; established, monitored, and enforced internal control over financial reporting

Provided in-depth financial analysis, projections, and risk assessment for monthly board review

Created financial stability within 18 months; transitioned from depending on a $400K line of credit to meet monthly expenses to creating a positive cash flow with a cash operating reserve of $150K

Washington University in St. Louis 1998 – 2016

Assistant Accounting Manager: Office of Residential Life 2002 – 2016

Managed, prepared, and administered the $55M annual budget

Applied communication, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills to change the organizational mindset and realities regarding financial administration

Supervised the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable and prepared monthly revenue and expense analysis for departmental budget users

Implemented a procurement credit card program that enabled over 100 employees to efficiently make purchases; eliminated personal spending and reimbursement process; significantly reduced paper checks; provided flexibility to make purchases for student educational programs; created a more effective and efficient process with inherent accountability, which was adopted University Wide

Integrated the full budgets from multiple departments, including Facilities Planning and Management, Debt Services, University Police, and Transportation

Consolidated seventeen separate financial statements into one executive-level quarterly report

Transitioned report delivery to a universal electronic process, saving generation and distribution time, reduced requests for replacement or additional copies, and eliminating printing costs

Transitioned monthly financial reporting packages to quarterly reporting packages, providing management with more useful and targeted data for analysis and decision making

Implemented a cost savings of $10-15k annually by eliminating unnecessary office spending

Developed and implemented special reporting codes to identify and track areas for financial improvement

Restructured the 30-year furniture model with targeted dates for furniture replacement cycles and purchases

Created new reporting modules using Hyperion Solutions, MS Excel, and MS Access, which reduced preparation time by 66%

Support Services Department, Manager / Accountant: School of Law 2000 – 2002

Reconciled the tuition and remission budgets reconciling $22,000,000 in revenue to within 1%

Managed payroll and administered of the annual tuition and endowment income budget of $25,000,000, including forecasts, projections, and financial statement preparation

Prepared and analyzed financial statements and compliance reports for government grants and donor-restricted funds

Managed a staff of five and the administration of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student payroll

Trained staff on the use of software programs, which included but were not limited to: MS Excel, MS Access, Focus Reporting, and in-house Financial Information software

Analyzed costs of purchasing versus leasing new office equipment; determined a lease rate of 95% among Law School capital equipment, which generated annual cost savings of $10-15K

Senior Accountant: Central Fiscal Unit 1998 – 2000

Reduced time to reconcile monthly bank accounts by 60%

Identified duplicate payments in Flexible Spending Plan, recovering $100K

Managed general accounting projects, variance reporting, financial statements, and the fiscal year-end close; liaison with internal and external audits

Identified and corrected past errors in multiple University subsidiaries; liaison for multiple departments

EDUCATION

Lyon College, Batesville, AR- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting & Management

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