Entry-level Accountant

John Berg

***** *. ******* ***, **** **, Torrance, CA 90502

*********@*****.*** 818-***-****

Accounting / Finance

Highly motivated professional seeking to leverage a strong background in account & project management, excellent relationship-building skills with vendors & clients, B.S. degree in finance, and in-progress M.S. degree in accounting, to achieve a career shift to an accounting / finance focus. Hands-on experience across multiple business functions including accounting, bookkeeping, estimating / purchasing, front office, operations / production, payroll, and sales support.

Successfully managed multi-million dollar accounts, resolved accounts payable / accounts receivable disputes, supervised employees, and negotiated prices & deadlines with vendors. Known for a positive work ethic, attention to detail, solid & varied technology skills, and meeting tight deadlines.

Skills:

GAAP & IFRS Standards & Convergence

Financial Statement Analysis

Journal Entries & Closings

Bookkeeping / Payroll / Estimating / Purchasing / Invoicing

10-Key Entry

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / Account Reconciliation

Front Office & Administrative Duties

Project Planning, Budgeting, & Scheduling

Contingency Planning / Creative Problem Solving / Complaint Resolution

Relationship Management (Customers, Vendors, Regulatory Agencies)

Multi-Department Coordination & Support

Education:

Currently working toward Masters of Science degree in Financial Accounting at

California State University, Los Angeles

B.S. Degree in Finance, California State University, Northridge

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society

Experience:

Effective Graphics - Torrance, California

Graphic Design, Printing, Direct Mail, Fulfillment Services

Project Manager, 2010 to 2012

Project manager for multiple client accounts, ranging from entertainment studios to universities, worth a combined annual value of $1.5 - $2 million. Acknowledged for adaptability & creative problem solving in an industry where ever-changing project specifications, deadlines, and unforeseen problems are normal.

Established excellent relationships with clients that were previously missing provided them with superior and reliable account service. Wholly accountable for client projects from inception to completion, with specific responsibility for:

Estimates (provided to clients & negotiated with outside vendors)

Purchasing

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / Account Reconciliation

Project Planning / Budgeting / Cost Control

Quality Control & Project Approvals

Deadline Management

Regulatory Approvals

Multi-Department Coordination & Support

Kater Litho - Hollywood, California

Graphic Design, Digital Asset Management, Printing, and Fulfillment.

Operations and Production Manager, 2000 to 2009

Promoted from a technical position (computer operations) to manage all aspects of production, including client management, project scheduling, employee scheduling, payroll, and general operations. Oversaw our studio clients’ annual Academy Awards ad campaigns, a multi-million dollar endeavor that required coordinating the clients, outside vendors, and end-users, to meet daily, non-negotiable deadlines. Continually assumed more responsibility due to downsizing.

Stepped in to fill front office, A/P, A/R, and reception duties when necessary. Additional responsibilities included:

Management of 15-20 Employees

Estimates / Purchasing / Inventory Management

Human Resources

Client & Vendor Relations

Quality Control / Approval Process Procedures

Cataloging & Management of Digital Assets

Fulfillment / Logistics

Computer Proficiencies:

Mac & Windows Operating Systems

M.S. Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

EPMS ERP

Database Management

QuickBooks

10-Key Entry

Typing: Approximately 45 WPM

Some experience with Financial Modeling with Excel including Pivot Tables & V-Lookups

Some Experience with SAP

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