QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY - Management Coordinated project work of nine accountants. Efficiently managed the verification and consolidation of results to meet project deadlines. Dedicated to respectful team approach to maximize productivity. FINANCIAL rEPORTING Analyzed general ledger anomalies. Prepared monthly and annual financial statements. Evaluated key ratios and financial positions of outside entities to determine credit risks. Prepared complex worksheets for special projects and catered to specific needs unfulfilled by standard software. PROJECTIONS Prepared initial budgets and then negotiated with department heads to acquire attainable objectives. Compared actual costs to budgets throughout the period to proactively identify and reconcile discrepancies. Projected cash flow monthly. Presented budget variances and causes to senior management. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Attained advanced skills in Excel, Lotus, and Works spreadsheet programs. Also experienced with MS Access, QuickBooks Enterprise, MAS 90, MAS 200 SQL, Great Plains, Word and Windows. COST ACCOUNTING Hands on experience with both job costing and manufacturing product costing. Prepared cost variance analyses. Well versed with related "Percent of Completion" revenue recognition for long-term contracts. Responsible for multi-level cost center reporting. TAX REPORTING Prepared income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Completed tax filing requirements related to payroll, personal property, sales/use, and excise taxes. GENERAL * Accounting leader in a wide range of industries including construction, wholesale distribution with imports, manufacturing, and top tier auto racing. Worked two years with a global publicly traded company. * Successfully managed tight cash flow and creditor demands in high stress bankruptcy turn-around. * Developed extensive Excel based system for tracking contract terms and liabilities. Within six months of two year project, assumed sole responsibility for this high volume project that nearly exceeded the capabilities of Excel. Maintained control and was instrumental in its eventual conversion to a more stable customized database program. * Established and maintained proper internal control systems for complete accountability and improved efficiency. Successfully accounted for high volumes of intercompany transactions between 28 general ledgers. * Communicated and negotiated effectively with employees, creditors, customers, attorneys, and auditors. Confident and respected in presentations of financial statements, projections and analyses directly to senior officers and Board of Directors/Trustees. * Developed trusting relationships with financial auditors. Acted as primary liaison to facilitate efficient completion of audit field work and to negotiate the company's position in defensible disputes. Reduced annual audit costs by presenting complete, organized records/audit schedules and by responding to audit inquiries expediently. * Primary negotiator in obtaining a multi-million dollar asset based credit line, and numerous fixed asset installment loans. Prepared monthly asset based lending reports and established positive working relationship with bank Vice Presidents. * Equally effective working in either self-managed projects, or as a team member. * Analytical and creative problem solver. Presented organized accounting solutions with good internal controls.

Highlights:

• Accounting
• Bankruptcy
• Budgeting
• Cash Flow
• Certified Public Accountant
• Control Systems
• Cost Accounting
• Costing
• Distribution
• Evaluate