Controller/Accounting Manager
Resume:
PATRICIA A. O’BRIEN
Buford, GA 30519
*********@*********.***
Strong organizational, written and verbal skills /Extremely detail-oriented /Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced environment while maintaining composure with an upbeat, results-focused attitude
CORE PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Bank and account reconciliations
Payroll processing/ payroll tax reporting
Inventory management
Maintenance of Fixed Assets
A/P, A/R, GL Management
Management of foreign currency/exchange transactions
Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Excel/Word, Crystal Reports, FAS, Creative Solutions,
Pro Series, Platinum, Peachtree Complete, QuickBooks Premier, Axapta
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Holger Christiansen, N. A. Suwanee, GA 30024 9/2009-current
A Bosch Group Company (Company has moved )
Accountant /Office Manager
Access bank website (via internet) to post daily COD Shipments, credit card charges and cleared vendor disbursements
Management of debtor receivables with base of 1000 plus customers; heavy collection calls to debtor accounts; preparation of Demand for Payment letters; collaborate with outside agency to expedite collection of bad debt
Posting of cash received daily (80-100 checks) to debtor accounts; weekly disbursement of vendor payments (checks are posted via bank check reader for deposit)
Print month end statements (1200-1500) and charge missed credit card charges to customer accounts
Process expense reports; balance employee credit card charges to VISA account
Balance inter-company invoices at month end (Bosch and Denmark invoices)
Ensure compliance with quarterly internal controls policies
Assist Denmark with month end close; accruals and associated month end journal entries
Baumueller-Nuermont Corp. Doraville, GA 30340 9/2007-5/2009
Accountant /Office Manager
Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures
Accountable for A/P, A/R, G/L, and cash management on different projects. Track JC which includes time and material invoicing, posting payments and costs for each project
Download and balance AMEX charges; process expense reports, commission reports
Daily human resource operations including all employment matters i.e., recruitment, benefits, compensation, 401 K, and record keeping for personnel vacation/sick days
Submit payroll via Paychex; enter associated journal entries
Maintenance of fixed assets according to German guidelines
Accurately record and update inventory as received ; match purchase orders with vendor invoices
Prepare month end financials, including bank reconciliation, accruals, journal entries
E.C. Services, Inc. Norcross, GA 30092 11/2003-4/2007
Accountant/Office Manager
Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills to achieve company objectives
Oversee and managed A/P,A/R, G/L, and analysis of financial data and accounting for 50 person staff ; manage HR functions for field/office personnel
Created and processed “Work in Progress” billing utilizing AIA documents, interim/final lien waivers, subcontractor lien waiver, subcontractor warranty; executed change orders
Processed payroll weekly; quarterly preparation of 940/941’s, year end W-2’s, sub-contract 1099’s
Ensured compliance with state, federal regulatory requirements, business insurance, workers comp audit
Handled collection of delinquent accounts; researched and resolved errors and billing issues
Prepared month end financials; provided leadership with outside accounting firm
Cabinets By Design, Inc. Doraville, GA 30340 5/2002-contract position
Accountant/Office Manager
Performed all accounting functions thru month end close, AR/AP, GL and cash management
Generated invoices, printed checks, performed bank reconciliations
Created owner billing, AIA document, change orders, lien waivers, and sub contract
Submitted weekly payroll ; processed Certified Payroll for state and federal projects
Co-managed purchasing to maintain accurate and consistent pricing with vendors
Balanced and reconciled accounts for month end close; prepared financials
Reed, Quinn, McClure, CPA Norcross, GA 30092 7/2000-4/2002
Staff Accountant
Compilation of monthly and quarterly write-ups for various clients using Peachtree and QuickBooks
accounting software
Prepared quarterly payroll tax returns 940/941’s
Input and assembled 1120 and 1120 S clients utilizing Pro Series and Creative Solutions
Prepared sales tax returns, property tax returns, depreciation schedules on FAS
Prepared client personal tax returns, handled IRS notices, advised clients of tax deposits
Video Conferencing Systems, Inc. Norcross, GA 30071 3/1997-6/2000
Staff Accountant
Managed factored receivables for fundings and balanced to ledger at month end
Prepared sales and use tax filings for 36 states
Updated and issued revenue analysis report
Performed bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
Recorded sale of shares against prepaid miscellaneous, AP, paid in capital
Prepared weekly cash projection report
Closed AP/AR at month end; created reports and corrected errors in GL distribution
Specialized Training:
H & R Block, Inc. Buford, GA 30519 1/1998-current
Tax Advisor III
Permanent part-time job
EDUCATION
Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
A.S. Degree Accounting
Mercer University Accounting Courses
References furnished upon request
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