accountant
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CAREER SUMMARY
A seasoned accounting professional with strong administrative skills. Team player who thrives on challenges and looks to share his knowledge with other individuals. Very comfortable with information technology issues and accounting software. Quick learner and willing to travel.
EXPERIENCE
Eden Theological Seminary thru Stivers 10/31/2022 to 11/9/2022
Contract Accountant
Temporary assignment to assist Accounting Dept with AR, AP and Journal Entries in Concur, Great Plains and . Replacing employee who left unexpectedly and would be replaced ASAP.
Denverside Apartments thru Accountemps 3/16/2021 to 11/25/2022
Temporary assignment to assist Accounting Dept with QuickBooks. One day per month.
Contract Accountant
Bank Reconciliations
Budgets for 2019, 2020, 2021 thru 2022
G/L account reconciliations.
QuickBooks assistance
General Journal entries for payroll.
Chemisphere thru Accountemps 6/27/2022 to 10/21/2022
Temporary assignment to assist with reconciling cash accounts during merger/buyout.
Contract Accountant
Bank reconciliations.
Terra Resources thru Accountemps 5/4/2022 to 5/13/2022
Temporary assignment to assist with Accounts Payable due to turnover with merger.
Contract Accountant
AP entries into J D Edwards.
Organizing and collecting support documents.
Veran Medical Technologies thru Stivers 11/8/2021 to 4/22/2022
Temporary (6 months) assignment to assist Accounting Dept with increased workload.
Contract Accountant
AP entries into Great Plains.
Inventory adjustments.
Analysis of certain GL accounts.
Wyman Center thru Accountemps 7/14/2021 to 8/4/2021
Contract Accountant
Bank Reconciliations
G/L account reconciliations.
Journal entries, Invoicing, accounts Payable
Abila MIP Fund Accounting assistance
St Andrew’s Senior Assistance thru Kelly Services 6/29/2021 to 7/13/2021
Contract Accountant
G/L account reconciliations.
Journal entries, Invoicing, Accounts Payable
Abila MIP Fund Accounting assistance
BJC thru Accountemps 5/11/2021 to 5/20/2021
Contract Accountant
Scheduling Covid 19 vaccination appointments
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center thru Benskin & Hott
12/20 to 6/16/2021
Temporary assignment to assist Finance Dept with Great Plains.
Contract Accountant
Journal entries
Account reconciliations
ADP payroll setup and payroll analysis
PPP Loan Forgiveness application
Illinois Indirect Cost Rate application
Last Hotel thru Accountemps 7/22 to 7/28/2020
Temporary assignment to assist Accounting Dept.
Contract Accountant
Bank Reconciliations
City of St Louis Comptroller's Office thru Accounting Resources
1/28 to 3/17/2020
Temporary assignment to assist Accounting Dept during medical leave of key employee. Journal entries, bank reconciliations and Excel spreadsheet support
Contract Accountant
Bank Reconciliations
Multiple bank deposits.
Excel spreadsheet support.
General journal entries
Abila MIP Fund Accounting.
Care StL Health thru Accountemps 3/14/2019 to 12/18/2019
Temporary assignment to assist Accounting Dept for loss of key employee. Cash receipts, bank deposits and journal entries.
Contract Accountant
Daily cash receipts.
Multiple bank deposits.
Excel spreadsheet support.
General journal entries.
Bank Reconciliations
Abila MIP Fund Accounting.
Boeing Company thru Searchpros Staffing 8/8/2018 to 2/28/2019
Temporary assignment to assist Contract Closeout Department with meeting a May deadline for contract submittal to the government to reconcile payments for last twelve years.
AR Contract Close Out Accountant
Create spreadsheets for Billing Analysts to close contracts under Global Reconciliation project.
Prepare legal release forms and supporting documentation for approval and final signatures.
Robert Half Salaried Professional Service
Temporary assignments to assist controllers and CFO’s with short term personnel
needs(unexpected terminations, planned leave of absences, software training)
Contract Accountant 2/8/2016 to 4/6/2018
Payroll (union weekly, salaried semi and biweekly)
Recorded accounts payable invoices and credit memos using Accpac ERP,
Timberline, Sage, Vistaview and Epicor systems.
Recorded bank reconciliations and wire transfers.
Tracked purchase orders from requisition to payment.
Setup vendor accounts.
Payment preparation by check or ACH per corporate guidelines.
Completed monthly close and financial statement worksheets.
Prepared and recorded AP and GL journal entries.
Completed special projects as assigned, i.e. insurance & payroll reports.
Prepared lead schedules for outside auditors, analyze variances and explain results.
Trained replacement personnel on software systems.
Pharma Medica Research Inc 9/30/2013 to 2/5/2016
A Canadian clinical drug research facility conducting Phase I drug testing for pharmaceutical companies.
General Accountant
Recorded accounts payable invoices and credit memos using Accpac ERP system.
Recorded bank reconciliations and wire transfers.
Tracked purchase orders from requisition to payment.
Setup vendor accounts.
Payment preparation by check or ACH within Toronto home office guidelines.
Completed monthly close and financial statement worksheets.
Prepared and recorded AP and GL journal entries.
Completed special projects as assigned, i.e. insurance & payroll reports.
Prepared lead schedules for outside auditors, analyze variances and explain results.
Backup for ADP payroll system.
PRACS Institute LLC FKA Cetero Research 3/24/2008 to 3/20/2013
A clinical drug research facility conducting Phase I drug testing for pharmaceutical companies.
Staff Accountant
Recorded sales invoices and credit memos for study sponsors.
Recorded bank reconciliations and wire transfers.
Completed monthly close and financial statement worksheets.
Completed special projects as assigned, i.e. insurance & payroll reports.
Prepared lead schedules for outside auditors, analyze variances and explain results.
Consulted on QuickBooks Pro and Great Plains Dynamics v10 problems and reports.
Premier Electric LLC 7/6/2008 to 10/23/2010
A small electrical contractor for new construction and remodeling.
Bookkeeper – part time evenings and weekends
Record customer receipts and vendor invoices.
Prepare payroll and IBEW union benefits’ monthly reports.
Prepare auditor and insurance reports.
Reconcile bank transactions.
Update Peachtree software.
United States Postal Service 11/17/2007 to 3/22/2008
Post office in Arnold, MO.
Rural Delivery Driver – Weekends
Relieve full time employee on weekends, sick days & vacation.
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERS 5/2007 to 3/2008
A business consulting firm concentrating on performance improvement, financial and succession plans.
Financial Specialist
On site consulting across USA.
Reviewed operating and reporting procedures regarding improvement of results.
Set up reporting procedures in current software and located new software available for client firm.
Collected fees for the engagements.
CENTRAL WEST END BUILDERS, Inc. 8/21/06 to 4/16/07
A general contractor specializing in the rehabbing of older buildings in the Central West End area of St. Louis into lofts and condominiums.
Controller
Manage the accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and payroll.
Monthly close and financial statement preparation.
Special projects as assigned by CFO or owners.
Prepare lead schedules for outside auditors, analyze variances and explain results.
Supervise facility management and maintenance.
Supervise Human Resources functions for compliance.
CLOCKWORK HOME SERVICES, Inc. 5/15/05 to 6/16/06
BUYMAX, LLC Division
An e-commerce purchasing platform with preferential pricing or cash rebates on virtually every product necessary to operate an HVAC, plumbing or electrical services company, cost effectively.
Staff Accountant
Manage the accounts receivable and payable.
Record bank deposits and prepare checks.
Monthly close and financial statement preparation.
Special projects as assigned.
Prepare lead schedules for outside auditors, analyze variances and explain results.
KELLWOOD CORPORATION 8/14/04 to 3/11/05
Leading marketer of apparel and consumer soft goods headquartered in
St. Louis.
Contract Auditor
Internal audit project for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Excel spreadsheets as required.
Documentation preparation using AutoAudit and RBG’s ICE Tool.
Financial audits for year-end.
CONVERGYS 5/21/04 to 12/18/04
Call center for subcontracted assignments.
Inbound Telephone Operator - weekends
Handle inbound sales calls for special TV promotional ads.
PATTY LONG CATERING, INC. 4/22/02 to 5/4/04
Local catering and restaurant management company.
Accountant
Financial statements for owners and coordinate any audits for tax agencies or CPA firm.
Supervise invoicing and payroll preparation through Paychex.
Vendor payments and relations.
Responsible for all workstations on Novell network and two distant point of sale systems; responsible for all backups and software issues.
Special projects as assigned by owners and general manager.
Supervise and consult on other special events and restaurant operations.
STL DISTRIBUTION 4/2002 to 9/2003
Division of Pulitzer Publishing, which supervises local newspaper carriers for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Assistant Delivery Manager – weekends
Assisted three managers of Jefferson County routes with the support and administration of local newspaper carriers.
Redelivery of newspapers missed by regular route carriers.
Replaced absent carriers for emergency or scheduled periods.
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE Tax season 2001 and 2002
Local franchise tax preparation service of national chain.
Tax Consultant – nights & weekends
Prepared individual tax returns for public and select tax returns
for estates and corporations.
TaxWise Software support.
HUMES & BARRINGTON, P.C. 2/01/00 to 12/03/01
Local CPA firm with department specializing in industry specific software packages, procedural reviews, system selection, procurement, installation and service.
Information Technology Services Manager
Assisted two partners in marketing and sales effort specifically for ACCPAC International, Inc. and Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions.
Trained and became certified as Great Plains Customer Sales Manager.
Backed up other consultants in client support effort.
Special projects for other partners in QuickBooks, Peachtree and Oracle applications.
AMERICA’S CENTER 8/1994 to 11/9/2022
Dome stadium venue that accommodates the NFL St. Louis RAMS Football team.
Guest Services Host
Assist TV camera crew on sidelines during Rams football games.
Assist visitors to events with directions and seating.
Assist entertainers and vendors with directions and access.
Crowd control and security.
ANDERS, MINKLER & DIEHL COMPUTER SERVICES. 11/30/92 to 1/31/00
Local CPA firm with department specializing in industry specific software packages, local area networks, computer equipment procurement, installation and service.
Software Consultant
Directed demonstrations, training, and service on Trend distributor software.
Also, handled client service on GAP systems, Skyline Property Management, and Platinum software.
CHARRON LAW FIRM. 03/30/92 to 11/25/92
Law office specializing in real estate and industrial development bonds.
Office Administrator
Timely preparation of payroll, accounting, and computer system reports.
Supervised two clerical employees.
Also, consulted on client computer, trust funds, and bookkeeping systems.
OBIE HOLDINGS, INC. 10/1/87 to 1/24/92
Industrial conveyor belt and hose distributor, specifically Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Operations Manager
Supervised the administration of the accounting, personnel, and financial routines within this sales distributor.
Worked with new owners of a leverage buyout to maintain the firm and computerize its activities - implemented Fourth Shift and Prophet 21 systems.
Worked with auditing firm each year on fiscal statements as well as preparation of the "S" corporation returns.
Also, Corporate Secretary.
Sales $2.9MM, Inventory $.6MM, 17 employees
OBERJUERGE RUBBER COMPANY. 7/8/85 to 9/30/87
Industrial conveyor belt and hose distributor, specifically Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Operations Manager
Same duties as above but on manual systems.
Replaced retiring employee and worked for single owner.
Worked with auditing firm each year on financial statements as well as regular “C” corporation returns.
Also, Corporate Secretary.
Maintained ADP payroll system.
Sales $5MM, Inventory $2.7MM, 29 employees.
C. M. TILLEY COMPANY, INC. 4/81 to 7/85
Sales representative for industrial controls and valves.
Office Manager
Supervised staff of five employees in daily activities for sales representative firm.
Automated manual records to Tandy computer system.
Maintained ADP payroll system.
Also, worked with owner on associated companies of Hampton-Tilley Associates, Inc. and Upright, Inc. One firm was a partnership in engineering consulting work, and the other a manufacturing firm for oil absorbent products.
BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY. 1974 to 1981
Electric motor manufacturer.
Assistant to Administrator St. Louis Operations
Directly assisted two corporate officers and directors of motor manufacturer with Union plants, three shift operation; public offering of stock; union contracts.
Computerized inventory and engineering records of local plants.
Completed quarterly inventories of plants.
Arranged shareholder and director meetings.
Supervised ten to fifteen office and clerical employees on production records, plant payroll of 380 union and nonunion employees, and union relations.
ADP maintained salaried and key employee payroll for corporate locations across USA.
Started as Assistant Office Manager.
CENTURY FOUNDRY. 1969 to 1974
Manufacturer of gray iron castings and importer and machine shop of automotive brake parts.
Scheduler
Started as Shipping Clerk, part time, while going to college.
Promoted to Scheduler of machine shop (Bullard lathe and CNC machines) in St. Louis Warehouse and McMinnville, TN, machining department.
EDUCATION
St. Louis University, Honors BA, 1970, Mathematics.
Secondary education teaching certificate.
Washington University, MBA, 1976.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Management Accountants, Director.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), 1982.
IRS Midwest Council of Tax Practitioners, Director. (disbanded)
Member of QuickBooks Professional Advisor Program.
Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, 2000-9.
North Jefferson County Catholic Credit Union, Director & President. (merged)
OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION
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