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Tysons Corner, Va

Hands on Controller managing all aspects of the accounting back office for government contractors and subcontractors; these are companies that have retained NeoSystems as their accounting outsource solution. Using Deltek GCS Premier accounting software, responsibilities include full cycle monthly accounting including monthly financial reporting, process customer billings, manage accounts receivable, process cash receipts, accounts payable processing, vendor administration, cash disbursements… Show more Hands on Controller managing all aspects of the accounting back office for government contractors and subcontractors; these are companies that have retained NeoSystems as their accounting outsource solution. Using Deltek GCS Premier accounting software, responsibilities include full cycle monthly accounting including monthly financial reporting, process customer billings, manage accounts receivable, process cash receipts, accounts payable processing, vendor administration, cash disbursements, banking/cash management, payroll processing for 140+ employees, employee master file maintenance, contract set-up and maintenance, process employee expense reimbursements, maintain client information/processes within Deltek Time Collection & Expense. Also responsible for researching and responding to various Federal, State, and local tax notices. Implemented GCS Premier conversion from QuickBooks. Implemented Deltek Expense for client of 30 employees. Manage one Senior Accountant staff. Show less

Sacramento, Ca And Arlington, Va

Managed relocation of the brokerage accounting office from Sacramento to Arlington. Responsibilities included recruiting Arlington staff, hands-on training with Sacramento team, managed transition of duties from Sacramento team to Arlington team, and developed and implemented processes in Arlington which provided for a seamless move of all accounting functions. Successfully managed the transition while meeting aggressive reporting deadlines at quarter and month end closes.

Fairfax, Va

Manage accounting operations of a $250MM direct marketing company including cash management, banking, general ledger, accounts payable, and royalties. Responsible for royalty audits of music and video products. Implemented an automated royalty system to replace manual statements prepared in Lotus. Designed processes within the royalty and accounts payable departments to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and improve quality. Responsible for testing and transition planning of PeopleSoft… Show more Manage accounting operations of a $250MM direct marketing company including cash management, banking, general ledger, accounts payable, and royalties. Responsible for royalty audits of music and video products. Implemented an automated royalty system to replace manual statements prepared in Lotus. Designed processes within the royalty and accounts payable departments to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and improve quality. Responsible for testing and transition planning of PeopleSoft upgrades within the accounts payable module. Developed tools for the financial reporting, royalty, broadcast buying, and accounts payable areas to improve productivity using PeopleSoft queries, Impromptu queries, and Excel. Using these tools along with improving processes and procedures, staff levels in the royalty and accounts payable department was reduced by one head count each. Manage staff of eleven people including professionals to clerk level. Report to Controller and developed working relationships with numerous individuals in various departments, at all levels, within the company. Show less

Fairfax, Va

Hands on manager of all areas of accounting/finance department of a rapidly expanding computer technology company. Report to CFO. Responsibilities include financial reporting, cash management, bank reporting, job cost system implementation, conversion from Mas90 to Peachtree software, consolidation of accounting processes for field office in Dallas, oversee payable/receivable operations, implementation of systems and procedures as the company grows, and supervise staff of three. Also… Show more Hands on manager of all areas of accounting/finance department of a rapidly expanding computer technology company. Report to CFO. Responsibilities include financial reporting, cash management, bank reporting, job cost system implementation, conversion from Mas90 to Peachtree software, consolidation of accounting processes for field office in Dallas, oversee payable/receivable operations, implementation of systems and procedures as the company grows, and supervise staff of three. Also involved with annual audits, corporate income tax preparation, human resources and payroll processes, sales and payroll tax issues, banking issues, and various issues and projects brought about by the company’s rapid growth. Show less

Arlington, Va

Phoenix, AZManaged accounting department and reported to Corporate Controller of a corporate event production company. Responsibilities included forecasting, budgeting and variance reporting; monthly financial statement preparation; managing staff processing of AR, AP, and job costing; oversee payroll operations; federal and state reporting of sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax issues; conversion from FoxPro to Business Works software; and implementation of accounting procedures and… Show more Phoenix, AZManaged accounting department and reported to Corporate Controller of a corporate event production company. Responsibilities included forecasting, budgeting and variance reporting; monthly financial statement preparation; managing staff processing of AR, AP, and job costing; oversee payroll operations; federal and state reporting of sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax issues; conversion from FoxPro to Business Works software; and implementation of accounting procedures and policies within the Company. Coordinate Human Resource issues with Corporate office. Interface with outside accounting firm for annual audit. Conversion to Mas90 software after Company was purchased by an Arlington firm.Arlington, VARelocated to Corporate headquarters of an international event production agency, report to CFO. Responsible for financial statement preparation for the Western region. Directed the centralization of financial reporting, AR & AP operations, and job cost reporting by moving the accounting functions from Phoenix, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Dallas to Arlington. Manager of Platinum implementation, converting from Mas90 GL, AR, and AP. Also converting job cost from Mas90 to Paramount software. Creating and implementing procedures and policies within a newly formed centralized accounting environment. Direction of six staff members within GL, AR and AP departments. Coordinating information flow with Human Resources, payroll, and budgeting & forecasting departments. Work directly with general managers of field offices to ensure accurate, useful, and timely financial and job cost reporting. Show less