RUSSELL DOSTILIO, CPA

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Trumbull, CT 06611

C (203) 816 – 1296; H (203) 268 – 3808

aduedf@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY:

I am a current Connecticut CPA License holder since 2009; I possess and combine equal mixtures of both public accounting and private industry financial skills for 15+ years. I continually strive to progressively expand and grow my accounting knowledge in order to make a positive impact on my company's financial statements.

Most recent key achievements were:

I managed the successful implementation of the company’s fixed Asset module integration with the existing software.

I successfully managed my company’s UK VAT audit that resulted in no tax liability with the HMRC .

I recouped $204,636 from the IRS for excessive Medical Device Excise Taxes filed in prior years.

I reduced the company’s liability from 3 separate State sales tax audits by a combined $65,000

I managed the implementation of an automated sales tax software program with our accounting software.

I registered our business in 7 additional states to comply with Nexus.

Other major accomplishments:

I implemented a companywide fixed assets capitalization policy and month end reconciliation procedures for all BS accounts.

I reduced inventory shrinkage by 6% & improved inventory control procedures across the organization

EDUCATION:

Passed the Connecticut CPA Exam, License # 14396 Certificate # 15169 (September 2009)

Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT)

Master Degree in Business Administration (September 2001 - August 2003)

Concentration in Accounting; GPA: 3.79

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (September 1987 - May 1991)

Concentrations in Management and Accounting; GPA: 3.28

WORK EXPERIENCE:

JobTarget, LLC Accounting Manager (Stamford CT) 01/2021-Current

Remotely manage a finance team of 9 located in Cebu, Philippines, responsible for all aspects of the general ledger, including but not limited to bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and billing, bank and GL account reconciliations, expense accruals, deferred revenue, fixed assets and prepaids.

Prepare year-end audit and supporting schedules as requested.

Monitor the SalesForce customer Finance Support case queue and assist the team on any issues that require escalation.

Act as the liaison with Avalara to properly register our company, automate the sales tax return process, and file sales tax returns where nexus is applicable.

Work closely with Human Resources on payroll journal entries and reconciliations.

Coordinate and assist Sales and Account Managers with contract renewals.

Wrote and implemented Fixed Assets and Prepaids policies.

Cumming Corp: Senior Accountant (Westport CT) 5/2020 – 11/2020

Responsible for all daily accounting activities for two UK entities, including but not limited to processing AR billing & cash receipts, and creating AP vouchers and processing payments.

Prepared and maintained weekly cash and expense forecasts; reconcile all cash accounts and supporting schedules.

Prepared all month end closing journal entries and reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts.

Managed and reconciled all fixed assets, depreciation, and prepaid schedules.

Processed UK payroll in conjunction with our overseas accounting firm.

Reviewed and approved all T&E expense reports. Invoiced, billed, and applied all cash receipts from customers.

Assisted the UK controller with various projects as needed.

SiriusDecisions, Inc. & Subsidiaries/Forrester: Senior Accountant (Wilton CT) 10/2016 – 03/2020

Provided daily accounting functional support and analysis, including supervising accounts payable, receivables, and payroll.

Prepared, review, and approve journal entries, & assist with month end close, monthly GL account and bank reconciliations and other ad-hoc projects as required.

Assisted the Controller with the daily operations of the company, not limited to but including intercompany accounting, departmental cost allocations, payroll, and labor capitalization.

Performed technical research and implementation assistance on new US GAAP standards.

Directly interacted with external auditors and accountants to support our audits and tax returns.

Reviewed, approved, and provided guidance on journal entry preparation with staff as necessary.

Review, approve, and provide assistance for processing payroll for all three legal entities.

Prepared, verified, and acted as liaison in filing our UK VAT and Singapore GST tax returns in conjunction with our outside accounting tax teams (Avalara & Radius).

Reviewed new operating leases, constructed deferred rent schedules and prepared monthly entries.

Maintained and update 3 entities bonus files and prepared monthly accrual journal entries.

Oversaw fixed assets and depreciation for 3 entities, prepared & filed Personal Property Tax Returns.

CAS Medical Systems, Inc. & Subsidiary: Staff Accountant (Branford CT) 10/2010 – 10/2016

Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Establishes new GL accounts as necessary.

Analyzed financial data detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, income statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.

Maintained the Capital Asset Request process and the Fixed Asset System within GP. Assured purchases were properly documented and approved. Recorded depreciation and disposals, performed reconciliations and prepared forecasts.

Successfully managed the entire process to implement an automated sales tax software system to minimize the risk of audits.

Registered company’s business lin 7 additional states, including research and use of sales tax voluntary disclosure programs.

Managed and prepared 9 State Sales and Use tax returns and 2 Personal Property returns.

Successfully reduced combined liability from 3 State sales tax audits by a total of $65,000.

Prepared various monthly detailed and summary expense reports in support of the general ledger and distributes them to the appropriate department manages for their specific uses and data needs.

Performed monthly Bank reconciliations to cash and GL accounts.

Managed Patents and Trademarks and reconciled to the O’Shea Intellectual Property Report. Prepared patent amortization schedules for current and future reporting periods and recorded monthly amortization and abandonments as necessary.

Maintained Prepaid and Other Assets schedules and created recurring journal entries for recording the monthly expenses for each contract/subscription/other asset. Prepared and reconciled all month/quarter/year-end accruals.

Liaised with our auditors, patent service firms, and with state, local, and federal government tax authorities as needed.

Reviewed department expenses for correct GL postings and takes corrective actions for the month/quarter/year end closing. .

Created and updated numerous policies and step-by-step procedures for the accounting department.

Assisted Controller in tracking and reporting Government Grants and Submitted online payments.

Totilo & Company, LLC: Staff Accountant (Stamford, CT) 7/2006- 1/2010

Responsible for managing all general ledger bookkeeping activities for business clients, posting journal entries and recorded adjusting journal entries and depreciation at year end. Managed & reconciled all clients’ bank and intercompany accounts.

Reviewed & reconciled all B/S & I/S accounts and reclassed client mispostings as necessary.

Analyzed and tracked all monthly expenses, posted entries and adjustments to the proper accounts.

Assisted in preparing year-end financial statements and the accompanying 1120 tax returns.

Recorded and reconciled fixed assets and payroll, filed the all appropriate payroll and sales & use tax returns.

Reviewed A/R & A/P for past and overdue accounts and made inquiries as necessary; recorded the proper accruals at year-end for both the balance sheet and the accompanying expense accounts.

Completed 1040, 1120, 1065, & property tax returns; Prepared W-3, W-2’s, 1096 & 1099 forms.

Francis H. Michaud, CPA Firm: Staff Accountant/Auditor (Ansonia, CT) 6/2005- 7/2006

Conducted audits for governmental entities and non-profit organizations and prepared various tax returns

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE:

Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Microsoft Great Plains, Avalara’s AVA –TAX and CertCapture Systems, SalesForce, QuickBooks, Peachtree, ProSystems Fx, Creative Solutions, E-Pace, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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