SEnior/Staff Accountant Resume

Desired Industry: Accounting/Bookkeeping	SpiderID: 18975
Desired Job Location: Syracuse, New York	Date Posted: 2/13/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 2/28/2008
Desired Wage: 45000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
To obtain a challenging position with a progressive organization that provides the opportunity for professional growth in the Accounting/Administrative field in the Syracuse/Watertown, NY region.

Experience:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Liverpool, New York
Auditor 06/02-05/07

• Perform specific audit/engagement procedures and tasks applying Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Write narratives and conclusions based on the findings derived from the procedures.
• Conduct interviews with corporate personnel and perform walk-throughs to assist in evaluating internal controls.
• Prepare numerous work schedules to compare the figures reported to the USDA with those audited during the course of the investigation.
• Use work schedules also to monitor payments to cooperatives and other producers to ensure compliance with the specifications set by Federal Order 1.
• Obtain and analyze relevant work papers, reports, and other documentation that are necessary for fieldwork.
• Organize working papers to be used in writing the final report for the engagement.
• Prepare and submit audited findings to the regional supervisor.

ICAP Syracuse, New York
Senior Accountant 01/02-04/02

• Review HUD Section 8 HAP contracts for accuracy and validity.
• Use nationwide HUD web site to verify that HUD tenant certifications are current.
• Confirm accuracy of then release HUD Section 8 payments to site owners.
• Liaison between HUD and Section 8 land owners.

MRA Group Syracuse, New York
Senior Accountant 9/00-10/01

• Analyze accounting books and records to determine accuracy of accounting methods employed and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Assist CFO in preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports utilizing accounting software and Excel spreadsheets.
• Record and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Manage multi-company cash transactions and deposits to determine accuracy and completeness on a daily basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Analyze costs in relation to services performed and compare results with quoted estimates.
• Combine and evaluate information and data in MS Excel to make informed decisions and suggest solutions.
• Assist CFO with cash forecasting and budgeting.
• Track employee time and performance.
• Manage collections.
• Manage accounts receivable.
• Manage accounts payable.

Castle Exploration Company Inc. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Accountant 8/99-9/00

• Manage multi-company cash transactions and deposits to determine accuracy and completeness on a daily basis.
• Record daily cash transactions and deposits.
• Reconcile 35+ bank accounts monthly.
• Maintain inter-company and intra-company transactions in the General Ledger.
• Responsible for wiring funds both domestically and internationally.

HIGBEE INC. Syracuse, New York
Accountant 9/91-8/99

Initially hired for Accounts Receivable in MIS and progressed to Team Coordinator in Finance.

• Prepare financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Manage accounts receivable.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Analyze job costs in relation to services performed and compare results with quoted estimates.
• Analyze and investigate inventory transactions and correct discrepancies.
• Assist controller with month-end closings.
• Compute payrolls (ADP trained), employee benefits, and taxes.
• Create Excel spreadsheets for data reporting.
• Train new employees in various accounting functions.
• Interact regularly with purchasing, production, marketing and sales departments.
• Perform collections and contact suppliers to adjust discrepancies.
• Maintain and prepare budgets.

Education:
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE SUNY Saratoga Springs, New York
Bachelor of Science in Financial Studies 1999

CENTRAL CITY BUSINESS INSTITUTE Syracuse, New York
Associate of Occupational Studies in Accounting/Data Processing 1990

JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Watertown, New York
Associate of Applied Science in Math

1985

Reference:
Higbee Inc. - Greg Wrona (Vice President/Controller) 315-432-8021
MRA Group - Jeff Salanger (former CFO) Home 315-652-9430
Castle Exploration - Mary Cade (controller) 610-260-9646

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