Accounting Manager, Controller

Dear Prospective Employer:

Greetings!

I would like to apply for your Accounting Manager position.

The knowledge and experience in Accounting and Administrative functions has taught me and broaden my capabilities which spans for over 15 years, with the large majority of my experience as a Controller. The details of my responsibilities and accomplishments are outlined on my resume; what I would like to convey here are the underlying traits and abilities indicated through my background:

• I am well-versed in a broad range of accounting and administrative functions. Through my experience with diverse activities, I am able to make quick, well-formed decisions as issues and problems that arise, likewise a fast-learner, flexible, and a very competent person in terms of being a good employee because of my management and interpersonal skills.

• I am consistently seeking ways to improve procedures and operations. Through changes in employee tasks, employee incentives, internal audits, and the ordering of business processes, I have introduced improvements that subsequently led to significant cost savings.

• I maintain a clear focus on producing results. Whether it be through achieving a high completion rate for on-time payments or influencing team members to improve their capabilities, I stress that actions without positive results are costly and set back company goals. Thus, the “end result” is my priority.

In addition to a results-driven approach, you can be assured that I would uphold the highest level of work detail and ethical standards as a member of your team. I am flexible and adaptable to both new situations and changing organizational needs.

My resume is enclosed to provide you with specific details concerning my background and qualifications. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity as I am certain that a face-to-face meeting would more fully reveal my positive attitude and ability to meet your expectations.

Shall I be given the chance to work with your prestigious company; I can be reached anytime via email at **************@*****.*** or my mobile 818-***-****.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Rochelle Perito

ROCHELLE PERITO

6820 Ponce Ave.

West Hills, CA 91307

Cell: 818-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

An accomplished Accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in Financial Management, Accounting Department Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and 8 years practice as a controller, with proven expertise in managing general accounting functions, staff supervision, performing internal audits to identify opportunities for improvement, and building an accounting team that will deliver strong financial performance as well as policy and procedures. A self-starter, capable of learning new assignments, responsible, reliable and committed to quality and accuracy.

Seeking a long-term employment in Accountancy where I can fully utilize my accounting expertise to prepare fair and accurate financial documentation for the organization. My qualifications along with my accounting skills has helped me in performing my job with proficiency; apart from making an indirect, yet a very important contribution, towards the management of the company.

Professional Experiences: Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Mar.07 – Feb.12 Rose & Shore, Inc./ RBR Meat Co., Inc./Rite-Way Meat Packers, Inc.

CONTROLLER (Meat Packing & Food Processing)

• Responsible for the implementation of manpower

• Responsible for 6 entities, consisting of 3 large

• Prepare Month-End and Year-End closing.

• Ensure the General Ledger is kept in accordance with GAAP

• Oversee all general accounting functions and ensure accuracy

• Develop accounting policies and procedures to maintain financial control.

• Internal Audits, Tax Reporting, License renewal

• Responsible in dealing with auditors (government and external), consultants, CPAs

Jul.06 – Mar.07 Pacific Sky Supply, Inc. – Sun Valley, CA

CONTROLLER (Aerospace)

• Managed and supervised a professional accounting staff.

• Trained and guided employees on SBT accounting system.

• Performed internal audit on Accounting, Payroll, Sales, and Co. benefits.

• Prepared Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-End reports.

• Prepared monthly Cash Flow (actual vs. budget) variance reports.

• Prepared Sales Tax, Form 1099’s and 1096’s, Enterprise Zone, and R&D’s

• Worked directly with CEO, President, and VP of Sales.

• Prepared Financial Statements for outside CPA to review and finalize.

Aug.02 – Jun.06 Grenhill Investment Corp. – Glendale, CA CONTROLLER/ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Development/Construction)

• Managed and supervised Accounting and Payroll consisting of two staff.

• Implemented company policies and procedures for all departments.

• Verified all general accounting functions and ensured accuracy.

• Perform monthly audits on AP, AR, Human Resource, Payroll, General Ledger,

sales, freight, overhead, credit cards, petty cash and commission.

• Generated Month-End and Year-End reports.

• Produced various reports (Sales, Job Cost, Budget, Overhead, HOA fees, etc.)

• Reconciled 20 bank accounts for 16 entities.

• Assist President with multiple projects and work closely with outside CPA

Apr. 2- Aug.02 A.M.S. Exotic, LLC – Los Angeles, CA

ACCOUNTING/HUMAN RESOURCE (Vegetables)

• Full cycle AP, duties included, verifying, coding, entering and check runs.

• Full cycle AR duties included, invoicing, cash receipt, and collection.

• Human Resource duties included, verifying employee hours (TIME TRACK), in

house payroll, tax payment, and maintaining records.

• Reconciled bank accounts.

• Assisted Controller, Sales Department, and CEO with projects.

Sept.00 – Apr.02 Neptune Society, Inc. – Burbank, CA

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/HUMAN RESOURCE (Cremation)

• AP duties for 7 locations included, verifying, coding, posting, and check runs.

• Gathered Month-End and Year-End reports related to AP and Human Resource.

• Maintained General Ledger (Liability and Expense accounts)

• Human Resource duties included, maintaining employee records, handling

benefits, processing payroll through Zurich, and commissions.

• Reconciled 7 petty cash accounts.

• Assisted Controller with Month-End closing.

• Worked closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller.

Jul.96 – Aug.00 PSI Telecom/3M – Burbank, CA

ACCOUNTNG/ADMINSTRATIVE (Telecommunication Products)

• Maintained sales order, purchase order, and transfer order records and

transactions.

• Responsible for all AP transactions verifying, coding, posting, check runs

• Handled customer payments.

• Generated Ad Hoc Reports for Managers.

• Trained and supervised new employees.

• Traveled to Everett, WA to set up new office and assisted COO located in Mexico.

Education:

University of Phoenix-2000 DeVry University-1999 UCLA Extension-1995

Business/Accounting Accounting Financial Accounting

Bachelors Degree (2004)

Planning to take courses to prepare for the CPA Examination.

Computer Skills:

• Mas90/200 • Peachtree • QuickBooks Pro

• Accpac Plus • Paradox • Time Track/Attendance Ent

• Varnet • Pentagon 2000 • MS Office (Word/Excel)

• SBT • OIQ/COSS • ADP PR system

• Navision 3.0/5.0 • Secure Pay • Mag Media (EDD)

Reference:

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