Andrew W. Croce
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SKILLS Creative problem solver, detail oriented, work well under pressure
Communicate well through documentation and also verbally
Worked with clients as well as coworkers on problem solving situations
Manage time effectively and efficiently, organized
SOFTWARE: Peoplesoft, Oracle Reports, Great Plains, Globe, Synergy, Macola, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, ADP
Mechanization of Contract Administration Service (MOCAS), Electronic Data Management
(EDM), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
EXPERIENCE Accounting Manager Exact Software, Columbus, Ohio May 2006 to present
Accomplishments: Set up monthly reconciliation schedules for all Balance Sheet accounts for North American and Canada divisions. Set-up, maintain, and review monthly deferred revenue schedules for revenue recognition for North America and Canada.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting process
Prepare/review monthly and half year financial reports for North America, Canada under GAAP & IFRS
Maintain/review/update internal financial policies and procedures, implement internal controls
Process monthly and adjusting journal entries, and accruals, intercompany entries, month end close
Interface with external auditor’s schedules and requests, work with legal on property leases
Project Lead for set up and maintenance new fixed asset system
Reconcile general ledger, bank accounts, monthly
Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant BAE SYSTEMS, Government Contracting Engineering
Accomplishments: Set up a cost tracking system to trace costs by project for all cost plus contracts
according to FAR and DCAA regulations
Project lead for implementation of new payroll system and employee benefits program
Prepared monthly contract review reports, and monthly/quarterly order/performance
reports and research reasons for variances under IFRS
Prepared monthly/quarterly financial reports, and business reviews for senior management under IFRS
Created monthly projections, forecasting, performance and financial analysis reports
Audited and reconciled general ledger accounts and balance sheet monthly
Prepared yearly incurred cost proposals, and provided schedules and requests in accordance with FAR
and DCAA regulations
Processed and reviewed government contract billing
November 2000 to September 2005 ( Department Acquired )
Accounting Supervisor, Megasys Software Consulting Services, Columbus, Ohio
Accomplishments: Helped set up and maintain accounting system and processes
Prepared monthly financial analysis reports
Created monthly projections reports and journal entries
Processed payroll, payables, and receivables
Reviewed and updated accounting policies and procedures
August 1998 to November 2000 ( Company Acquired )
Commission Analyst, Qwest Telecommunications, Dublin, Ohio
Accomplishments: Trained and organized department and eliminated backlog of distributor
commission issues
Investigated and determined reasons for errors on commission payouts
Reviewed contracts to ensure accuracy
January 1998 to August 1998 ( Contract Position )
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Finance/Marketing, Otterbein College
Masters of Accounting & Financial Management, Preparing to sit for CPA exam
SPECIALTIES Budgeting / Forecasting Staff Development Cash Management System Implementation
Variance Analysis Cost Accounting U.S. and International Financial Statement Preparation
under U.S. GAAP and IFRS Supervising Staff
TRAINING Federal Contracting Basics Accounting and Finance IFRS & US GAAP
Negotiation strategies & Techniques Government Contract Accounting Institute
Foundations of Business Communications Government Cost Accounting
Contract Pricing Practical Guide to the FAR
Managing Cost-Reimbursement Contracts Government Contract Audits & Resolving