Responsible for all accounting, payroll, and other company processes involving Houghton's various industry ventures.

Responsible for all financial and human resource work at this small, aviation "cockpit" instrument repair service & manufacturing company. These tasks would include: * Ensuring all month-end book closing procedures are performed and the company's general ledger is updated. * Preparing and analyzing the company's monthly financials to be distributed both internally and externally.* Discussing with the executive team, the company's cash projections and budgets as… Show more Responsible for all financial and human resource work at this small, aviation "cockpit" instrument repair service & manufacturing company. These tasks would include: * Ensuring all month-end book closing procedures are performed and the company's general ledger is updated. * Preparing and analyzing the company's monthly financials to be distributed both internally and externally.* Discussing with the executive team, the company's cash projections and budgets as well as a general, overall view of ITC's financial direction on a frequent basis.* Preparing and contributing to the company's individual staff review process. * Overseeing the company's time-clock procedures are kept for the hourly staff. Correcting any clock-in, clock-out errors when necessary.* Processing all payroll functions and ensuring both hourly and salary employees are paid in a correct and timely manner. Reviewing all payroll tax computations. Show less

Recruited to establish accounting process from ground up, accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results. Streamlined A/P procedures, instituted company asset tag and documentation system. Responsible for cash management and prepayment… Show more Recruited to establish accounting process from ground up, accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results. Streamlined A/P procedures, instituted company asset tag and documentation system. Responsible for cash management and prepayment processes, ensuring revenue recognition properly aligned with cost of goods sold. Prepared adjusted journal entries to reflect adjustment to inventory and COGS accounts. Prepared monthly financial reports and presented to president and owner.Key Achievements:* Created consolidated financial statement template for Ambrado’s holdings in India and Japan.* Recouped over $22,000 annually by bringing in formerly outsourced processes including payroll, cash flow projections, sales objectives and budgets.* Overhauled health/dental benefits package, reducing costs by over $45,000.* Recovered $30,000 in revised tax assessments by reviewing and re-filing previously submitted property tax reports, citing applicable exemptions.* Salvaged $17,000 in upheld appeals of penalties and interest charges from previous payroll tax filings. Show less

Recognized for achievement and quickly promoted to controller. Directed the activities of two assistant controllers and two staff accountants. Provided accounting services for diverse group of clients with specific requirements related to A/P, payroll, monthly financial statement preparation and applicable reconciliations.Key Achievements:* Mastered multiple software programs used by manufacturing, healthcare, insurance and real estate clients.* Collaborated with external… Show more Recognized for achievement and quickly promoted to controller. Directed the activities of two assistant controllers and two staff accountants. Provided accounting services for diverse group of clients with specific requirements related to A/P, payroll, monthly financial statement preparation and applicable reconciliations.Key Achievements:* Mastered multiple software programs used by manufacturing, healthcare, insurance and real estate clients.* Collaborated with external auditors to provide compliance and review support.* Conducted monthly meetings with each client to review financial performance. Show less

Selected to assume responsibility of cost accounting processes for associated offshore computer service sites in India, Ireland and Mexico. Executed product costing techniques, monitored cost control measures and ensured timely and accurate labor, material and overhead reports. Periodically analyzed and reviewed quarterly budgets and forecasts. Key Achievements:* Key contributor in establishing cost allocation procedures to effectively explain departmental overhead… Show more Selected to assume responsibility of cost accounting processes for associated offshore computer service sites in India, Ireland and Mexico. Executed product costing techniques, monitored cost control measures and ensured timely and accurate labor, material and overhead reports. Periodically analyzed and reviewed quarterly budgets and forecasts. Key Achievements:* Key contributor in establishing cost allocation procedures to effectively explain departmental overhead expenses.* Personally anticipated and navigated through potential issues during conversion to JD Edwards, resulting in few month-end close issues after implementation. Show less

Performed all accounting duties associated with various entities established through the Hunt family trust estate. Responsible for general ledger entries, bank and account reconciliations, financial statement preparation and presentations.

Recruited to execute daily accounting activities including interim payroll processing for over 300 employees. Showcased previous audit and documentation experience by creating company-wide manual that documented job descriptions and procedures.

Launched accounting career performing ISO 9000 compliance audits for eight qualified branches and initiated the ISO 9000 audit process on several non-certified branches.