career objective

proficient, detail-oriented accountant exploring opportunity to contribute expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven team member

profile

ø  offer solid accounting experience, with expertise in a broad scope of functions, including accounts payable and receivable, tax preparation, employee payroll, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, journal entries, chargebacks, and collections and dispute resolution

ø  effectively balance general ledger accounts and compile and produce detailed financials and p & l statements instrumental to supporting senior management in assessing operational performance

ø  depth of knowledge in financial analysis and forecasting, forensic accounting and financial fraud identification, cost accounting, and budget administration

ø  pioneer process improvements and implement technical upgrades to enhance productivity and increase accuracy

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

~ technical proficiencies ~

mac os x ~ windows xp and vista ~ microsoft office (word, excel, access, outlook) ~ word perfect ~

sage business works ~ sage accounting software ~ quickbooks pro ~ peachtree ~ accpac ~ retail pro ~

adp for windows ~ vantage erp system ~ get paid system ~ crystal reports

professional experience

main tape company, inc., cranbury, nj                                                                                                            6/09 c 10/09

accounts receivable specialist / collections

 

macy s east department store, freehold nj                                                                                                     11/08 c 1/09

sales / cashier (part time)

 

robert half & accountemps                                                                                                                               6/06 c 7/08

accounting manager, griffith electric supply, inc., trenton, nj (4/08 c 7/08)

cost accountant, encode, inc., freehold, nj (2/08 c 3/08)

staff accountant / gl specialist, alco industries, cranbury, nj (9/07 c 11/07)

accounts payable / purchasing, california sunshine swimsuits, ocean. nj (7/07 c 8/07)           

property accountant, kleiner group llc, eatontown, nj (6/06 c 5/07)

 

~ key achievements ~

• successfully maintained comprehensive a/r portion of balance sheet for main tape company, inc. and its two subsidiaries
• increased accuracy and integrity of reported data by restructuring g/l and a/p management processes during critical transitional phase for alco industries 
• resolved dhl billing discrepancies for 19 california sunshine swimsuits stores through diligent review of a/p
• assigned to kleiner group s largest senior citizen development, cranbury creek, and entrusted with managing all job costs, a/p, a/r, and property tax payments through all phases of construction

 

~ prior background information available ~

education

monmouth university, west long branch, nj                                                                                                               2006

bachelor of science in business administration c accounting concentration

• dean s list fall 2004

 

~ professional development & affiliations ~

certificate in finance and accounting management, american management association                                            2010

member, monmouth university accounting society

member, new jersey society of certified public accountants (njscpa)

participant, 2005 njscpa summer residency program

volunteer tax specialist, asbury park press tax hotline