Roger La Liberty- Resume

Roger M. La Liberty

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Langhorne, PA 19053

484-***-**** **************@*******.***

SUMMARY

Accounting Professional with experience managing accounts in manufacturing and distribution corporations. Expertise in budget preparation and forecasting. Controlled operation budgets up to $42M. Oversaw staff responsible for accounts payable, receivable and general ledger. Hands-on experience as team lead in accounting system conversions. Special experience in closing sites according to regulations and taking on additional responsibilities to meet the corporate goals. Ability to build relationships with customers providing excellence in customer service and resolving billing disputes in favor of the corporation.

Technical Skills: Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, Crystal Report writer, ReportSmith (an ADP report writer), Lotus, Macola System, Kronos, ProRep, PeopleSoft and Oracle.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

KMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Fairless Hills, PA 2002 – 2009

Financial Administrator

Performed all financial duties at the distribution center which also included being the link between the center and corporate. Prepared and controlled $35M operating budget. Gathered data and submitted monthly operating forecast and explain the variances to budget for monthly corporate reporting. Prepared monthly accruals and account analysis for the operating expenses. Approved all invoices for purchases up to $5,000 and responsible for vendor W-9 form.

• Annually prepared report for projected staffing needs based on forecasted budget with volumes coming from corporate. Report was updated monthly based on the employment needs in peak period during the retail cycle. This report ensured that staffing was accurate to marketplace trends while still providing high customer service delivery.

• Due to higher productivity and reduction in Workers Compensation operational expense were in line with the budgeted expectations. Flexed based on volume came in at 3%favorable to budget for 2008.

• Completed a feasibility study, which determined if the DC should use outside services for their trash/shrink pickup rather than using internal union employees. Compiled data for internal and external cost and the decision was made to use outside services which resulted in an annual savings of $50K.

• Due to low performance from the current janitorial vendor it was necessary to find a new service vendor. Got competitive quotes from various vendors, reviewed and rendered services from a new vendor which resulted in a monthly savings of $4K/mo and a higher quality of service

HMG INTERMARK WORLDWIDE MFG. INC. (Formerly Penn Optical) 1995-2002

Controller/Manager of Customer Service

Oversaw 14 direct reports responsible for Accounts Payable/ Receivable, Collections, Customer Service, Billing/Cash Application and General Accounting. Handled and controlled all Accounts Receivable from billing through collections. Reconciled all Divisional Accounts Receivable to the General Ledger and to the Loan Ledger Report for the Asset base borrowing with the bank. Reconciled Open Accounts Payable to the General Ledger. Prepared summary invoices for client purchase orders with multiple distribution locations. Administered Pension Plan for 200 participants. Generated detail reports to major accounts to supply customers with a complete status of their programs being implemented and shipped. Developed roll forward and Accounts Receivable reconciliation to assist in quarterly audits. Assisted all quarterly and yearly audits by the bank and external auditors.

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• Took on additional all functions while company was in the processes of downsizing. Completed actual accounting functional as layoffs proceeded.

• Partnered with IT to transfer accounts from Quantel to Macola accounting software. Monitored schedule, arranged training, and oversaw parallel runs. Entire system was implemented with in four months.

• On conversion team to transfer accounts to ADP payroll system and implemented ReportSmith software used to run reports. Transfer was complete in two months.

• Personally collected Receivables averaging $15 - $20MM per month – making calls, applying cash, resolving discrepancies and reconciling A/R to the General Ledger.

• Resolved customer billing dispute by visiting their headquarters and verifying billing was correct, which resulted in payment of $5M to the company within seven days after the meeting. Led to being given total responsibility for all collections.

PENNSYLVANIA OPTICAL COMPANY, Reading, PA (Company sold to HMG Oct 199*-****-****

Controller

Requested to relocate as the Controller after Foster Grant Purchase was completed. Managed and controlled all financial functions. Managed 6 individuals in A/P, A/R, Billing, and Accounts Receivable/Collections. Reconciled various ledger accounts, bank reconciliation, and loan ledger balance with bank. Assisted with all audits and year-end Inventories. Reviewed and approved A/P voucher for coding accuracy and proper attached documentation. Supplied and evaluated any potential write-offs or bad debts.

• For one year, led the closing of the Foster Grant facility in Massachusetts. Due to downsizing absorbed various non-accounting functions, such as administer the Union Pension Plan and perform all Human Resource duties.

• Team member for installation of Kronos timekeeping system.

FOSTER GRANT CORPORATION, Leominster, MA (Sold to Pennsylvania Optical 1991)

Controller (1990-1991)

Set-up office and communication links between Massachusetts and Arizona after the sale of Foster Grant to The Bonneau Company. Made responsible for this location while the new corporate office determined what to do with the Massachusetts location.

A/P & A/R Manager

Headed filing against the State of Massachusetts in regards to Sales Tax overpayment. This project returned over $500M in taxes rebated due to the misunderstanding of the Sales Tax laws by prior management.

Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant positions

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree, Business Technology,

Mt. Wachusetts Community College, Gardner, MA

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