Accounts Payable Special Education

JAMES D. HOUCK

**** *****

Allen Park, Michigan *8101

CELL 313-***-****

E-MAIL *************@*****.***

EXPERIENCE:

**** – Present International Hardcoat, Inc.

Detroit, Michigan 48228

Comptroller-Responsible for all accounting functions including:

The preparation and accuracy of internal financial statements.

The selection and implementation of new payroll system software.

Processing weekly payroll.

Managing Employee Benefits including processing all enrollments.

Preparing all general ledger account reconciliations.

Working with independent auditors to insure completion of annual reviews.

2007 Dakkota Integrated Systems, LLC

Holt, Michigan 48842

Contractual accounting consulting – Responsible for assisting the controller in various functions including – bank reconciliations, cash management, account reconciliations, preparing schedules for outside auditors and the training of new staff.

1996 – 2006 United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Detroit, Michigan 48226

Controller – Responsible for the day to day management of the accounting department for an agency with annual revenues in excess of over $60 million. Responsibilities included the supervision of accounts payable and receivable, pledge processing, payroll and general ledger personnel.

Responsibilities also included:

The preparation and accuracy of internal financial statements.

The preparation of the annual audited financial statements and A-133 Reports.

Assisting in the preparation and development of the annual operating budget.

Monitoring and insuring compliance with internal accounting controls.

The selection and implementation of new general ledger/accounts payable, pledge processing/accounts receivable and payroll systems software.

Preparing and/or reviewing all general ledger account reconciliations.

Working with independent auditors to insure completion of annual audits.

1989 - 1996 BDO Seidman, LLP

Troy, Michigan 48084

Senior Associate/Manager - Audit Department. In-Charge of planning and performing all facets of financial statement audits, reviews and compilations. Experience in the Non-Profit, Insurance, Health Care, Service, Retail, and Real Estate Industries. Additional experience with SEC reporting companies, and governmental entities.

1981 - 1988 City of Allen Park - Parks and Recreation Department

Allen Park, Michigan 48101

Special Education Counselor. Responsibilities included coordination of activities and supervision of developmentally disabled participants.

EDUCATION:

1986 - 1988 Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting - December, 1988.

1984 - 1986 Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan 49931

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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