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Supervised degreed accounting staff of two and often responsible for daily operations of accounting deparment Instrumental in reducing financial close process to 3 days from 5 daysWorked with other department groups in installing new systems or softwareParticipated in the implementation of a new automated wire system resulting in improved controls, improved service levels and negated the need for additional accounting department personnelPrepared and reviewed financial statements including footnotes for Securities and Exchange Commission reportingProvided information to the external tax preparers, lead in Internal Revenue Service examAssisted in developing and maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley control assessment forms describing significant activities and controls for quarterly assertions

Developed and implemented annual internal audit plan including risk assessment evaluationReported to the Audit Committee on audit findings and activities of the departmentDeveloped and executed audit programs designed to test the effectiveness of internal controlsDocumented and concluded on work performed, communicated results to management and issued final reportManaged staff of three including prioritizing, coaching, corrective counseling, and performance reviewsFacilitated external auditors and bank examinersAnalyzed new and current regulations for compliance

Compliation and review of financial statementsTax return preparation - corporate, individual and partnershipsFull charge of pension tax returnsCompleted payroll tax returns as well as review of client's preparationCommunicated with clients and banks as needed