Responsible for performing the day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas. Researched and resolved inquiries for assigned functional areas. Routinely communicatedion with Manager relating to financial close, issues and deliverables. Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned functional areas. Researched and prepared variance analysis/explanations and month end financial reporting. Performed Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.• Prepare journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities• Assists in submitting Corporate Tax requirements to head office• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance

Researched and reviewed supporting documents related to costs and expenses, booked cost of goods and miscellaneous SG&A accounts and prepared realignment entries as needed. Analyzed and identified expenses to specific projects and activity per contract. Reconciled payroll to labor distribution. Performed day-to-day general accounting activities, which included handling month-end process, maintaining ledgers, reviewing accounting activities, and preparing standard financial and other controls reports, to ensure compliance with established accounting policies, practices and procedures. • Compiled and analyzed account reconciliations. • Assisted with internal audits, DCAA compliance and special projects.

Managed and chartered small to mid-size private jets for companies and sports teams. Oversaw financial planning, operations, and budgeting for multiple aviation entities. Consolidated intercompany transactions and reports for management. Directed and supervised month-end closing procedures. Prepared special financial/statistical reports as directed for use in management planning. Reviewed state and federal reporting and held responsibility for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) reporting compliance.• Assisted in weekly fuel pricing analysis, purchasing and fuel inventory reconciliation. Reviewed weekly timesheets of aircraft technicians for proper aircraft maintenance billings.• Conferred with department managers to discuss accounting activities relative to financial and statistical reports to resolve problems and recommend solutions. • Established and maintained proper internal control on in-flight catering department that helped prevent fraudulent purchases, adding up to over $500,000.• Analyzed and implemented new procedures to reduce monthly overhead without reducing manpower, including negotiating payroll processing cost from 6% to 3%. • Managed consistent company-paid benefits for all aviation entities. Reviewed current lease terms and negotiated terms and new agreements.• Held responsibility for providing reports to financial institutions to comply with loan covenants. Re-financed other existing loans. Assured compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.• Oversaw accounting department and led team to work more effectively/efficiently to prepare reports to management on time. • Researched new ways to utilize MAS90 and other company software programs for generating reports needed.• Assisted outside CPA for year-end corporate tax preparation and compilation report.

Oversaw accounting services, which included preparing compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements; and sales, payroll and income tax returns for closely held businesses as well as individuals. Prepared accurate, complete and systematic work papers sufficient to support all tax returns entries, positions and inquiries from federal, state and local taxing authorities. • Researched and made recommendations with respect to income and tax issues to ensure proper financial planning and reporting compliance.• Resolved issues relating to IT problems during software transition from Lacerte to ProFx.

Directed organization’s accounting function in Arizona, Colorado, California and New Mexico. Established accounting procedures and initiatives in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Consolidated financial reports and month-end closing reports. Managed and reconciled company’s checking account with average balance of $30,000. Executed implementation of new software program, E-Automate, to support all subsidiaries’ accounting operations. Simplified chart of accounts for all different states that used Peachtree and QuickBooks.

Responsible for various business development, special engagements, bookkeeping, payroll taxes, and other pursuits; engagement maintenance, execution and reporting for different industries like banking, real estate, automotive, construction, retail, etc.