Results Oriented Achiever and Experienced Accounting Professional with a track record of successfully managing a broad spectrum of financial reporting, general ledger, P&L and reconciliation responsibilities.  Expertise in project management, training and mentoring staff, implementing financial controls and supporting client initiatives for accuracy and compliance.  Reputation for superior business savvy and ability to streamline business processes for higher productivity and efficiency.  Seeking a Senior Level Accounting position with a progressive organization that values leadership, determination and precision. 

 

Core Competencies

   Build & Maintain Strong Client Relationships

   Perform Critical Business Analysis/Improvement

   Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills

   Lead/Manage/ Motivate High Performance Staff

   Strong Analytical Skills/Detail Oriented

   Tax Preparation/Internal Auditing

 

Technical Proficiencies:  Maxwell, MAS 200, Excel, MRI, Word, CCH ProSystems, Excel, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Office, and Lacerte.

 

 

In Progress:  NWCU Law - Juris Doctor

In Progress:  UC Berkeley Extension - Marketing Certificate

2003:  Washington School of Law - Masters Degree, Taxation

2000:  Certified Public Accountant, State of Xxxxxx

1996:  William Patterson College - Bachelor s Degree/Accounting

 

 

2007 to Present:  Delco Development, Wilingboro, XXXXXX - Controller

   Contribute to increased efficiencies and productivity by creating SOP s for accounting department; standardize and streamline internal procedures, provide oversight for all accounting functions, and liaise between operations and owners to optimize cash flow issues.

   Identify opportunity to amend Sales Tax returns resulting in a one-time savings of $18K.

 

2005 to 2007:  Medical Diagnostic Laboratories - Hamilton, XXXXXX - Accounting Manager

   Provided key leadership and oversight for a staff of 5; developed and implemented cross training program to enhance proficiencies and increase cohesion among staff.

   Created new SOP s, implemented stricter internal controls to enhance accountability, and maintained responsibility for all payroll and 401K submissions.

   Applied dynamic analytical skills to review income, expense, assets and liabilities to increase accuracy in financial accounting functions; developed new budgets for operations divisions to enhance expense tracking.

 

Additional Related Experience

2000 to 2005:  Abbott Tax Associates LLC- Plainsboro, XXXXXX - Owner, Public Accounting

1998 to 2000:  CJ Lombardo & CO- Hackensack, XXXXXX - Real Estate Controller

1996 to 1998:  Jersey Bank For Savings- Montvale, Xxxxxx - Staff Accountant

 

Member:  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and XXXXXX Society of Certified Public Accountants

 

 

 

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Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

Dear Hiring Manager,

 

 

During my comprehensive career as an Accounting Professional, I have gained considerable General Ledger, Budget Preparation, Financial Accounting and Cash Flow Analyses experience.    I am considered to be a knowledgeable and accommodating accounting practitioner with solid leadership and process improvement skills.   Please accept this letter and the attached resume as application for the position of <position here>.  I am anxious to learn more about <organization here> and look forward to your response.

 

I am certain that you are seeking a solid leader with a strong management traits and the ability to cultivate meaningful business relationships, and I believe my experience, skills and abilities are exactly what you are seeking.  I have the ability to guide finance administration, fiscal accountability, tax preparation, budget development and financial reporting requirements to support corporate viability and cash management.

 

I have significant experience in leading aggressive process improvement strategies in finance management and can contribute to training and developing junior staff members.  I have improved operations through the implementation of new processes and procedures, and have been instrumental in influencing growth, client relationship commitments and business results.

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  I believe it would be beneficial to us both to further discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them.  I will look forward to your call.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,