LESLIE A. WOOD

***** ***** ****** ***** **** ***, COLUMBIA, MD 21044

PHONE 410-***-**** •CELL 215-***-****• E-MAIL sa49k3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

• A position in the financial field with a dynamic organization that offers opportunities for growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-motivated, able to implement decisions and set effective priorities to achieve both immediate and long-term goals.

• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

• Handled diverse types of clients ranging from Low Income Housing to High Net Worth Individuals.

EDUCATION

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Fox School of Business & Management

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Accounting, 1992.

EMPLOYMENT

October 2009-August 2011 GILBERT, LLP WASHINGTON, DC

Law Firm ~ $21 million in revenue

(Senior Accountant)

• Performed month end closing and balancing activities and produced monthly management reports.

• Maintained firm escrow accounts and firm budget.

• Coordinated and performed firm audit assuming role of key contact with external accountants.

• Supervised responsibility for all accounting and billing staff.

• Reviewed and maintained general ledger and chart of accounts.

• Prepared weekly cash reports – back up. Provided direction and supervision of Accounts Payable process.

• Completed monthly bank reconciliation’s for three accounts.

• Maintained banking relationships.

• Solved practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization and/or specific direction existed.

• Interpreted a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Effectively and efficiently coordinated multiple, simultaneous projects with multiple vendors and other firm personnel in a dynamic, evolving environment.

• Provided clear leadership and guidance to the firm with respect to implementing, managing and supporting the financial functions within the firm.

March 2004-June 2009 ARONSON AND COMPANY, ROCKVILLE, MD

Accounting, Auditing and Consulting Firm ~$100 million in revenues

(Senior Staff Accountant/Technical Consultant)

• Provided service pertaining to accounting, bookkeeping and payroll, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, statement reconciliation, journal entries, general ledger, processing payroll and quarterly and year end reporting for multiple firm clients.

• Communicated with client to discuss accounting, bookkeeping and payroll matters.

• Met client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications.

• Assisted with tax projects such as non-income tax returns.

• Provided consulting services tailored to the needs of construction and real estate industries. (Bresler & Reiner, Asset Capital, Bold Concepts and Crosstown Properties)

• Performed all accounting functions to include bank reconciliation, payroll, deposits and journal.

• Prepared monthly reports and aided in year-end audit and tax return preparation for multiple clients.

• Developed interpersonal skills having dealt with a diversity of professionals, clients and staff members.

• Provided temporary project accountant services for firm clients. (Cassidy Pinkard and Kascon)

• Provided software consulting services for firm clients utilizing Sage Timberline Office.

• Adapted to flexible work hours as necessary to meet the business requirements of the firm and maintained a professional attitude and demeanor in interaction with all staff and clients.

March 1991-March 2004 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Law Firm – Five Offices, 70+ Attorneys ~$25 million in revenues

(Accounting Clerk/Assistant Controller)

• Performed and oversaw all accounting functions to include accounts payable and receivable, deposits, bank reconciliations and month end journal entries.

• Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for internal finance committee.

• Reconciled account payments.

• Performed collection of overdue accounts receivable.

• Audited documents to include expense reports, invoices and check requests.

• Compiled and maintained attendance and payroll transactions for 100+ person staff.

• Maintained and issued 1099 tax information for vendors.

• Assisted in the implementation and integration upgrade of accounting software/systems.

• Trained accounting staff on newly implemented Time and Billing/Accounting System.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

• Extensive computer experience to include Microsoft Office, Omega Sage Timberline Office, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Timetrak, Elite Time and Billing Software, MRI.

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