Laurie A. Gross

Arnold, MD *****

410-***-****

Email: adxjo5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting professional with twenty-five years’ experience across all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping. Highly flexible, organized and detail-oriented team player accustomed to fast-paced environments and performing under tight deadlines. Proficiency with most major accounting software programs, including Computer Ease, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage 50 Accounting, AccPac, Great Plains, Excel and MS Office applications, and easily adaptable to new and custom accounting programs. Looking for a challenging position to make full use of my talents and experience.

EXPERIENCE

Elevator Modernization Co., Inc. October 2016- Present

Capitol Heights, MD

Controller & HR Director

• Oversee all accounts, general ledger and all journals, and systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and requirements.

• Maintain internal controls for revenue receipts, costs all accounting and HR functions.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and business plan.

• Coordinate and/or preform all audits internally and externally.

• Prepare all financial statements for financial analysis and decision making for both internal and external uses.

• Process all payroll functions, including union, benefits and 401k accounts.

• Implemented new accounting and project software system, including monitoring and verifying the end results for accuracy and compliance.

• Responsible for closing processes for month, quarter and year end.

• Manage business insurance, workman’s compensation as well as weekly and monthly reporting and payments.

• Supervise accounting staff along with mentoring and instruction.

Incident Communication Solutions, LLC July 2012-Sept. 2016

Stevensville, MD

Accounting & HR Manager

• Supervise corporate accounting functions, and coordinate the preparation of financial reports and analysis for the company.

• Provide project and managerial accounting support to the executives & project managers, including project and indirect rate analysis and reporting to maximize profitability.

• Day-to-day accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR and payroll and human resources.

• Coordinate the month end closing process. Prepare journal entries.

• Assist CEO and CFO in the preparation of yearly budgets and rate projections.

• Implement departmental policies and operating procedures.

• Coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company. Perform all internal audits for IRS, insurance and compliance.

• Provide project support and analysis.

ServicePower, Inc. June 2010 – July 2012

Annapolis, MD

Accountant

Performed all accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions. Reconcile three out of five bank accounts including extensive international deposits and payments. Accounts receivable invoicing for approximately 100 US and International client with diversified funding and a D – base international company created system. Also invoicing for GPS customers and Service Operations throughout the US. All follow up and coordination with three company offices in the United Kingdom and Costa Mesa, CA. Maintain GL accounts and analyze revenue and expense accounts. Cash management: project incoming cash, cash needs for payroll, AP, and servicer payments. Assemble information for income, franchise and personal property tax return preparation. Liaise with external auditors on their yearly international audits, payroll and 401K audits. Review and follow up on 1099 reporting issues and IRS notices regarding incorrect tax ID numbers. Assemble/organize timesheet data for Service Operations and prepare payroll and review for accuracy. Calculate annual fringe benefits and any adjustments for W-2 preparation. Maintain software escrow accounts. Deposit updates and review/add beneficiaries. Extensive spreadsheet usage and Accpac accounting software as well as Microsoft Office.

King Properties 5 years

Annapolis, MD

Controller/Accountant

Accountant for a property management firm running 18 companies. Responsibilities included payroll, taxes, and property management for more than 600 portfolio properties. Supervised several other office employees and assisted in the rental procedures for the company. Provided financial advising and review of previous three years financial statements and led full implementation of QuickBooks for all companies.

Main Stream Associates 6 years

Arnold, MD

Controller/Office Manager

Full charge accountant for an automatic fire sprinkler company. Solely responsible for financial statement analysis, payroll, taxes, IRA and health insurance. Duties also included job costing and financial projections using QuickBooks software and Microsoft Office. General office duties included scheduling, clerical and job process maintenance. Provided owner with complete business plan, including ratio analysis and register and maintained a Dun and Bradstreet account with a CC1 rating for 3 consecutive years.

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Army/Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) 2 years

Accounting/Operations Clerk

Control and record keeping for cashier's office for the Southern European Headquarters. Responsible for issuance and control for gasoline, kerosene, and oil ration coupons. Administered AAFES deferred payment program (military layaway), school lunch vouchers, and all other controlled/tariff items. Duties included monthly, quarterly and annual closing of accounts, currency exchange (all major European currencies), receiving reports, Database maintenance, and supervision of cashiers. Extensive use of IBM computer systems.

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Villanova University, PA

Masters Certificate in Human Resources

University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science, Accounting/Management 1999

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Associate of Arts, Business Management and Electronic Data Processing

QuickBooks Professional Advisory Program

Member of Advisory Program for more than ten years.

CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR Exam, Sept. 2022

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Payroll Association & Society for Human Resources (SHRM)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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