Accounting/Finance Position Resume

Desired Industry: Accounting/Bookkeeping	SpiderID: 14521
Desired Job Location: Irvine, California	Date Posted: 8/5/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 8/5/2007
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Experienced Accounting/Finance Associate seeking employment (temporary, temp-to-perm,part-time and direct hire) in Orange County, CA.

Experience:
September, 2006 – July, 2007 TestAmerica, Irvine, Ca
Corporate Collections Specialist (Lead)
I was responsible for a $6 million dollar (domestic and international) accounts receivable portfolio. Also, I was the Lead Collector (Irvine, CA). For those accounts handled in Irvine, CA; I prepared all of the legal files going to the outside collection agencies. Prior to the merger with STL, my main focus was cleaning up past due accounts on all portfolios. Also, I prepared financial reports for upper management. After the merger with STL, it was my responsibility to train the Collectors on using the new JD Edwards Accounting Software. Utilize Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and internet access, Solomon Accounting Software, Macola Accounting Software and JD Edwards Accounting Software.
November, 2003 – September, 2006 Various Employment Agencies
Temporary Accounting/Finance Associate
Assignments have included Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper, Collector (Domestic and International), Controller, Credit Manager, Financial Analyst, Office Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Payroll Analyst and Senior Treasury Analyst. Utilize Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Crystal Report Writer, Hyperion, internet access and various accounting software packages.
October, 2002 – November, 2003 APX Logistics, Inc., Irvine, Ca
Corporate Credit Manager
I was responsible for overseeing all of the company’s credit and collection activities. Develop, recommend, and direct operating policies, and set goals and procedures for the department, evaluate financial statements and related data to establish credit limits within department guidelines. Analyze accounts receivable as well as aging of accounts to identify overdue accounts, and determine and implement course of action for collection activities. Responsible for minimizing DSO (Days) while maintaining rapport with customers to the extent possible. Additional duties included maintaining cash management reports, prepare bank deposit and approve wire transfers. Also did some financial modeling. Perform special projects as required. Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Crystal Report Writer, Hyperion, Great Plains Accounting Software, as well as Internet Access.
October, 1995 – August, 2002 Ingram Micro, Inc., Santa Ana, Ca
Senior Credit Analyst
After analyzing the financial condition of Ingram Micro’s major domestic & international accounts, I made recommendations to management regarding appropriate credit lines to be assigned to these accounts. Facilitated security requests with customers, resellers and attorneys. I was responsible for handling all credit insurance issues. Also, I did allot of financial modeling. Perform special projects as required. Utilize Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Hyperion, as well as Internet Access

Russell E. Knight Resume Continued
October, 1986 – May, 1995 Ciba-Geigy Corporation, Anaheim, Ca.
Credit Manager (6 years)
I was responsible for administering all of the domestic and international credit and collections ($12 million portfolio) for three locations (Anaheim, CA; Miami, FL; and Bellingham, WA). Perform special projects as required. .Also did some financial modeling. Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Hyperion.
Senior Accountant (2 1/2 years)
I was responsible for the maintenance and control of the general ledger. Also I prepared month-end journal vouchers (including all of the standard and job cost accounting vouchers). Prepared and analyzed the group consolidated financial statements. Also did some financial modeling. Utilize Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Hyperion.

Education:
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
B.S. Degree (Cum Laude)
Major: Accounting Minor: Computer Science
University of California, Irvine, Ca
Management Development Certificate

Affiliations:
Institute of Management Accountants

Skills:
Accounting/Finance Expert, People Skills, Computer Software Expert, Presentation Skills, Supervisory Experience

Additional Information:
Certifications Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Community activities Treasurer of the Colony Club Homeowners Association from July, 1992 to November, 2000

Reference:
References References will be furnished upon request

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Russell Knight
Street:	Phone: 9495512029
City: Irvine	Fax: -
State: California
Zip: 92618
Web Site: