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Solon, Ohio

 Journal entry preparation including securing any necessary information, posting and processing. Balance sheet account analysis. Intergroup cash and non-cash grid note entries and reconciliations. Reviewing sales and default cost center accounts and performing any necessary reclassifications. Entry of intergroup, repetitive and non-repetitive third party transfers. Tracking daily cash transactions.

Berea, Ohio

Commercial Real Estate, Self Storage Facilities, Livestock Breeding and Sales, Mortgage Brokering, Automotive Servicing and Small Manufacturing Entities2000-2016: Prepared combined financial statements for seven related entities and individual financial statements for two entities, including account analyses. Computed financial institution covenant calculations.  Handled ADP and in-house payroll, payroll taxes and workers’ compensation. Implemented and maintained the reporting for an industrial revenue development bond and the related tax abatements.  Handled fixed asset system entries and reporting for six entities. Prepared budgets for individual and combined entities.  Reviewed leases and computed tenant escalation and CAM charges. Prepared personal property tax and commercial activity tax returns.  Handled numerous special projects as needed.1989-1999: Managed general accounting department including supervision of professional and clerical staff Prepared and supervised the preparation of financial statements, account analyses, payroll tax returns, loan amortization schedules, census reports and management spreadsheets as needed.  Prepared pro forma statements and financial due diligence for acquisitions and proposed acquisitions.  Worked with team members on the migration from an in-house general ledger system to Microsoft GP Dynamics for several entities. Served as team leader for the general ledger migration from Peachtree to Microsoft GP Dynamics for Magical Farms, Inc. (a related entity). Reviewed proposed leasing agreements.  Handled real estate tax complaints and appeals.  Prepared charts and graphs for management analysis and quarterly informational packages sent to financial institutions.

Akron, Ohio

Nationwide Jewelry Retailer (During a period of growth from 67 to 300 units) 1988-1989:  Prepared and reviewed financial statements including explanations of variances. Formulated monthly closing schedules and coordinated monthly closings.  Implemented new Lawson general ledger and cost allocation programs during a period of rapid growth. Supervised cash management and control area.1983-1988: Prepared cash flow projections and monitored daily cash position.  Implemented and maintained computerized fixed asset system.  Supervised the preparation of bank reconciliations and coordinated the opening of new bank accounts.  Analyzed store income statements.  Worked on journal entries, account analyses and monthly closings.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Summa Cum Laude, Major: Business Administration/Accounting, Minor: Political Science

Dean’s List Dayton C. Miller Honor Society

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