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CARL J. LAWYER 14220 HIGHLANDS TERRACE ACCOKEEK, MD 20607 301-254-1514 LAWCARLJ@HOTMAIL.COM EDUCATION: B.S. Accounting, Rutgers University EXPERIENCE: 8/91-2010 United States Department of Labor Washington D.C Auditor: Conduct external audits for government contracts issued by the United States Department of Labor (“Agency”) perform quality control to maintain correct charges for services rendered to the Agency: audit vendors to appropriated accounting procedures for use of the Delta accounting package. Provided computerized accounting including the proper procedures for use of the Deltek accounting packages. Provided timely control for processing of payroll and related taxes that reduced the number of staff needed to perform these functions manually. Accountant: Manage the general accounting and reporting process Ensure accurate completion of monthly closing process Oversee the development of the annual budget Oversee the annual financial audit process Oversee cash management, project cash flow and implement treasury functions Ensure that the agency is in compliance with applicable regulations Develop and implement accounting risk and control policies and procedures Support the preparation of proposals that involve compliance Working knowledge of computerized governmental cost accounting systems Prepare and manage audits for bids, rate review and contract close out Knowledge of Far, DCAA,audit/incurred cost summissions Develop and maintain cost rates such as direct, indirect, overhead and track Allowable/unallowable cost in the system. Major Accomplishment; Devised methods to reduce billing errors to clients. 12/89-8/91 Laventhol & Horwarth Washington .D.C Senior Staff Accountant: Worked with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Government contracts: utilized Deltek systems to rectify end-of year financial statements; utilized an automated cost oriented system to process weekly payroll, prepared and reconciled payroll tax returns and payment of the same, including related deductions: researched resolution to wage and tax discrepancies: developed and maintained general ledger with end of month financial statements recorded and reconciled daily cash report worksheet to ensure accuracy of figures; audit credit card accounts for customer transactions and total daily checks, reconciled all customer transactions with the daily worksheet. Major Accomplishment: Methodical systematic auditor providing the firm with total quality control management in accounting. 10/87-12/89 Cornet Properties New York, NY Senior Staff Accountant: Managed general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and end of month financial statement: . 9/86-10/87 Helmsley Spear Inc. New York, N.Y Senior Staff Accountant 9/80-9/86 Equalize Corporation, New York N.Y Staff Accountant; Computer Skills: Deltek, Cost Point and numerous automated payroll systems