Assisted the CFO in the implementation of the accounting system and internal controls for a newly established companyPrepared a detailed cash management report for senior management daily which included reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and the line of creditPrepared payroll for 80 plus employees including multiple commission plans for the sales staffAssisted CFO in month end close including the review of general ledger accounts and preparation of accrual, fixed asset and payroll journal entriesWas the company liaison for health insurance administration and the 401K planMaintained subsidiary schedules for fixed assets and depreciationCompleted regulatory reports for various governmental entitiesFiled multiple sales tax returns for both Florida and CaliforniaWas solely responsible for the year end workers comp and general liability insurance auditPrepared audit schedules and other requested information for the year end auditSupervised the accounts payable clerical staff and resolved disputes with the company's vendorsReconciled and prepared journal entries for the company's internet salesWorked closely with the store managers to ensure compliance with the company's policies

Supervised the accounting staff of 12 clerks for a privately held companyPrepared and reviewed all month end schedules and reports required form the preparation of the financial statementsPrepared various month end journal entries including accruals, fixed assets and payroll Reviewed bimonthly payroll for over 500 employeesAdministered the company's 401(k) plan, including the annual auditActed as management's liaison to bankers, credit card processors and auditorsPrepared and filed multiple sales tax returns and addressed issues with the Florida Department of Revenue

Responsible for insuring timely completion of the assignments for month end closeResponsible for the preparation of all month end journal entries Responsible for the preparation financial reporting package provided to senior management monthlyAssisted with the supervision of the accounting staff Reviewed payroll to ensure accuracyAssisted in annual inventory

Conducted internal audits within the organization including risk assessment, planning, test development and analysis