Finance & Accounting Professional

ERIC M. NEITZEL **** N. Bellflower Blvd. #***

Long Beach, CA 90815

P: 310-***-****

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INTRODUCTION

I am a highly accomplished finance professional with 35+ years of experience in accounting, analysis, and system implementation. Proven ability to manage teams, streamline processes, and develop reporting systems with my background in computer programming. Seeking to contribute my extensive skills in an Accounting position in the Long Beach area in a dynamic and growing organization.

EXPERIENCE

RETIRED MARCH 2025 – JULY 2026

> My wife and I traveled the Western US and Canada full-time in our RV for 17 months. We had some amazing adventures but missed the stability and routine of regular full-time work. Thus, we have moved back to Long Beach. LABX VENTURES (PART-TIME), SAN DIEGO, CA JULY 2021 – FEBRUARY 2025 Venture Science Capital

> Controller/Consultant. Assist LabX Ventures as a start-up with raising capital, financial projections, general ledger accounting with QuickBooks, evaluating startups for possible investment, developing automated assessor, admin support, team building, and long-range planning.

MACRO-PRO, INC., LONG BEACH, CA SEPTEMBER 1999 - JUNE 2021 Subpoena and Copy Service, Legal Support Services

> Accounting/HR Manager, September 2004 to June 2021: As the top financial person at Macro-Pro, I managed a 5- person team responsible for all Accounting and HR functions including timekeeping, payroll, A/R, A/P, cash management, month-end close, G/L, financial statement prep, liaise with outside CPA, 401(k) administration, collections, hiring and terminations, benefits admin, policy compliance, and notifications to employees. Wrote accounting procedures manual, developed weekly cash report, weekly overtime analysis, financial statement analysis, billing status reports. Worked directly with IT department to develop collections program, monthly statements, payment reconciliations, periodic and bulk billing, payment posting, commissions reports, client statistics reports, and error reports.

> Programmer/Systems Analyst, September 1999 to September 2004: Responsible for conversion/upgrade of DOS accounting system (AccountMate) to Visual FoxPro. Installed timekeeping system with electronic time clocks, assisted with writing Time & Attendance procedures manual. Analyzed requirements and wrote programs to enhance and maintain company’s legacy operating system, including rewriting subpoena printing programs, forms, etc. CLEARWORLD COMMUNICATIONS, SANTA ANA, CA FEBRUARY 1998 – SEPTEMBER 1999 Long Distance Phone Service Marketing Company

> Database Programmer, responsible for daily call billing including converting and rating approx. 120,000 LD calls/day; create semi-weekly billing for submission to local Bells; rate, tax, and create paper bills for all other traffic (approx.

$250,000/month). Developed daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for President. Developed traffic, rating, billing, and retention analyses for management and customer. Assisted in converting Customer Service System from FoxPro DOS to Visual FoxPro. Responsible for system backups, historical data maintenance, disaster recovery plan. LITTON DATA SYSTEMS (FORMERLY SAIC DEFENSE), SAN DIEGO, CA APRIL 1993 – FEBRUARY 1998 Manufacturer of ruggedized computer and handheld devices for the military

> Programmer/Database Administrator, Customer Support Group, 3/97 - 2/98: Used Visual FoxPro to design and program specialized screens, automated reporting, search and retrieval tools, and add functionality to on-line Call/Help Desk/Repair Tracking System. Increased automation of download/verification process in Warranty Management database (approx. 140,000 records). Trained new users on system and existing users on upgrades.

> Database Administrator, Customer Support Group, 4/94 - 3/97: Assisted in developing, testing, debugging, and installing On-Line Customer Support Call System in Visual FoxPro. Developed processes for updating Warranty Management database for configuration, serial number, and warranty status changes as a result of repairs, retrofits, upgrades, and sale of extended maintenance. Assisted Manufacturing in development and testing of bar-coding system for entry of serial numbers.

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> Data Entry/Verification Clerk, Repair Depot, 4/93 – 4/94: Responsible for input, verification, and maintenance of warranty and configuration data in the Visual FoxPro database. Championed the automation process to download shipments and configuration data from main corporate system to Warranty Management database. UFE CALTEC PLASTICS, SAN DIEGO, CA AUGUST 1992 - APRIL 1993 Medical Device Plastic Injection Molding

> Office Manager/Accountant: Responsible for all accounting, administrative, HR, and facilities functions for the plant. Developed cost accounting and automated reporting systems for upper management and President. GENERAL DYNAMICS AIRCRAFT SERVICES, SAN DIEGO, CA APRIL 1991 - AUGUST 1992 Maintenance Facility, TOPGUN School, Naval Air Station, Miramar

> Accountant: Audited Field Support Mechanic’s expense reports, labor reports, and time cards in government contract environment. Prepared monthly repair, maintenance, travel, and labor reports for site manager and customer. Prepared financial statements for site manager.

SELF-EMPLOYED & AUTO RETAIL INDUSTRY (CONCURRENT), SAN DIEGO, CA APRIL 1984 - APRIL 1991

> Self Employed: Accounting/bookkeeping services and consulting for small business in San Diego County, also partner in M&N Marketing, a wholesale distribution business.

> Automotive Retail: Successful in various positions (New and Used vehicle sales, Leasing, and Finance Manager) in several dealerships in San Diego. Frequently was top salesman, held Gross Profit record for 6 years at one dealership. BAXTER HEALTHCARE (FORMERLY AMERICAN HOSPITAL SUPPLY) 1978 - 1984 Medical Supplies Manufacturing and Distribution

> Division Accounting Manager, Medical Systems Division, Cincinnati, OH 3/83 - 2/84: Managed Division Accounting staff of 10 responsible for accounts payable, leasing, financial reporting, fixed asset tracking, taxes, payroll and budgeting for an $80 million manufacturing facility. Led software selection team for new A/P and leasing systems.

> Plant Controller, Medical Systems Division, Cincinnati, OH 4/82 - 3/83: Supervised plant accounting staff of 3 responsible for job costing, standard costing, payroll, variance analysis, budget preparation, and planning, conducting, and reconciling annual and cycle physical counts. Converted in-house payroll system for 300 hourly & 150 salaried employees to outside service. Separated accounting systems and records for Medical Systems Division (was being sold) and Hamilton Division. Relocated accounting department from Wisconsin to Cincinnati.

> Inventory Control Supervisor, Hamilton Furniture Division, Two Rivers, WI 6/80 - 4/82: Supervised staff of 2 responsible for planning, conducting, and reconciling annual and cycle physical counts of approx. $18 Million of inventory (raw material, WIP, and finished goods) in a 4 plant, 3 state, $120 Million manufacturing division. Improved physical inventory results from a $1.4 Million annual loss to zero loss by developing processes and controls for inventory accounts. Assisted with implementation of mainframe General Ledger system.

> Plant Accountant, Convertors Division, El Paso, TX 12/78 - 6/80: Supervised staff of 3 responsible for payroll, A/P, physical inventories, and variance analysis in disposable hospital gown manufacturing twin-plant operation. Directed month-end close, developed monthly management reports, and processes utilizing new cost accounting and manufacturing control system implemented while Cost Accountant (see below). Shortened monthly close cycle from 14 business days to 7 calendar days.

> Cost Accountant, Convertors Division, El Paso, TX 5/78 - 12/78: Part of team that implemented new cost accounting and manufacturing materials control system in record time. Developed process to track and audit inventory held at subcontractor facilities. Developed raw material, WIP, and finished product standard costs. EDUCATION

Various professional development courses and seminars in accounting and HR Completed Accounting requirements for BS degree in Accounting, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 1978 AA certificate in Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 1976 High School Diploma, Penn High School, Mishawaka, IN 1973 SKILLS

Excellent communicator, excellent customer relations, positive outlook, motivator, decisive. Familiar with various accounting systems. Computer language: FoxPro. Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). REFERENCES – Will be provided upon request

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