Contract assignment to Health New England as a Senior Accountant• Accurately analyzes and summarizes HNE and subsidiary’s medical and non-medical financial transactions from data provided by various sources within the company. This information is utilized to produce relevant and timely financial reports for use in decision making by both internal and external customers. Also assist the Accounting Manager and the Accounting/Finance Departments in meeting financial and other deadlines in a timely and accurate manner.

Contract assignment to MassMutual Agency Accounting Department• Responsible for the entire bookkeeping for 9 former MetLife agencies• Reviewed financial statements for accuracy• Provided training and guidance to agencies that converted to having an in-house bookkeeper• Worked with internal auditors to ensure that best practice was being followed

Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Departments of the most successful automotive company in New England. It is high energy, fast paced, but also dealing with both customers and employees with a high degree of respect. Balise stresses the important aspect of having a balanced work and personal life.Balise is one of the largest retailers of new and used automobiles in New England. Headquartered in West Springfield, Massachusetts, the organization employs over 1000 associates at facilities in Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Balise and affiliated companies operate Buick GMC, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen new car dealerships; two Ready Credit Used Cars dealerships; and three state-of-the-art collision repair centers.SpecialtiesNew Cars, Used Cars, Vehicle Service, Parts and AccessoriesWebsitehttp://www.baliseauto.com

• Chief fiscal officer for the school and is responsible for the day to day financial operations, building and grounds, and the financial aid program. Participate in the financial aid process for students• Member of Senior Management in creation of policies and procedures• Responsible for the management of all general and restricted funds of the school, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tuition billing, cash flow, purchasing, and capital projects• Coordinates the annual audit and works closely with the Board of Trustees and Diocesan officials

Analyzes financial information, and other reports, which summarize current and projected company financial position for each location. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare reports. Directs the consolidation of monthly station closing process and the review of the financial statements, compiling and reviewing the weekly revenue, labor, and operating profit projections, monthly and annual forecasting. Consults with employees in all facets of the Finance department, including A/P, A/R, Tax, Payroll, IT and General Accounting in solving location accounting issues. Lead stations in preparation of the Internal Audits and helps stations to implement the recommended improvements to processes and controls. Coordinates and prepares schedules requested by the internal auditors and corporate accounting. Prepares location departmental budgets as well as assists in the Annual Regional Budgetary process. Audits accounts, ledgers, and reports substantiating individual transactions to verify accuracy. Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures to ensure adequate capture of all revenues, and adequate controls over labor and overhead expenditures.Addressing station training needs and provide assistance to station accounting personnel related to: accuracy and timeliness of station billings, recording revenues and expenses to the appropriate department and account in the proper period, inventory controls and daily balancing, reviewing IDR and fixed asset register, and systems such as FMS, AIS, AS400, Kronos, and Hyperion.

Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Financial Statements for an 80 bed Skilled Nursing Facility, Adult Day Healthcare, and Transportation Services.

Responsible for overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in all offices throughout New England. Gather and coordinate reports and audit reviews. Approval for all Work Authorizations, Check Request, Job Cost Transfers, and Month-end close. Work with all levels of management to ensure complete and timely data analysis of projects.

Integral part of the management team. Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources, General Ledger, and Financial Statements for sixteen offices in three states. Design, draft and implement human resource and financial policies and procedures. Posting sales transactions to ensure that specialist received proper credit for bonus purposes. Interact with vendors, customers and outside entities to provide exceptional service in all matters relating to financial reporting or inquiries. Budget forecasting and tracking.

Responsible for supervision of the Finance Department. Ensure accurate and efficient billings and collections. Have exceeded corporate collection goals by over $750,000. Assist the four area facilities in account collections and adjustments. Ensure accurate financial statements and preparing filings of cost reports and tax returns to regulatory authorities. Maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and healthcare requirements.

Oversee financial operations of eight skilled nursing facilities. Prepare general ledger and adjustment journal entries; conduct audits; implement corporate policies and procedures; train unit bookkeeping staffs. Interface with state and federal regulators; assure strict compliance with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines. Draft, design, and implement policies to maintain efficiency in the financial functions of each facility.

Honorable Discharge