Norman Forbes, Mba Email & Phone Number

Irving, Texas, United States

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Provided accounting support by reviewing financial information and obtaining supplementary information to assist in monthly general ledger close and preparation of financial statements.Prepared general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts.Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of selected balance sheet accounts.Calculate expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries.Reconcile and review employee expense reports.Review financial information such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc. and present analysis in a clear manner.Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting, and prepared Balance Sheet account reconciliations.Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests.Contribute to coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors. Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP.Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary

Arlington, Texas, United States

Assists with the development of the program's cost and schedule baseline to be presented at Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) with the governmentBuilds integrity, establishes relationships, and maintains communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, to distribute EVM cost informationWorks closely with various functional organizations during the Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and LRE process as well as monitoring these organizations performance.Strengthened the financial planning activities for their specific contract including RPLAN updates and analyze and communicate how program performance impacts BSPC (Bookings, Sales, Profit, & Cash). Facilitating monthly data reconciliation.Compiled compliant monthly EV reports for Program Management.Highlighted pertinent information derived from analysis of program data, including trend analysis.Attends program meetings and evaluating EVM data to facilitate program performance.Presents to the Contract Status Reviews (CSRs) process to include presentation of financial data to Sr. Management. Leads preparation of budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Assists in the performance of schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Performs Accounts Payable activities which may include supplier payments and matching functions which may include posting, updating, reconciling, auditing, and preparing invoices for payment. Performs and researches the Accounts Payable matching process by analyzing and determining budget, receipt and invoice.Common Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, tax, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Ability to plan, organize, review and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, and communicate effectively.

Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.Investigate budget and variance issues.Analyze financial data in order to prepare financial reports and prepare budget forecasts.Maintain general ledger as needed.Generate and interpret financial records and statements for management.

Lewisville, Texas

I act as general financial administrator, analyzing accounts to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies. I manage key accounting tasks such as reconciliations, monthly and annual reporting, and verification of transactions. I implement organized processes so that up-to-date financial records are always accurate and available. I interact with upper management, presenting them with clear financial statements, balance sheets, P&L/income statements, and revenue accruals to help them forecast and manage cash flow. My work complies with GAAP and helps to streamline internal and external audits.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

In the IT services division, I used my analytical and problem solving skills to consistently review and evaluated profitability of ongoing projects and catch accounting variances. I reviewed new project contracts, invoices, and employee timesheets, assessing details to improve transparency and add details. Most importantly, I helped create financial incentive programs - for engineers, sales teams, and project managers – that fostered employee satisfaction. I managed reconciliations and ensured reporting was consistent and clear. I performed month-end closure processes, including making journal entries accurately reflect transactions. I was accountable for strict adherence to company and state regulations.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I was responsible for various administrative functions, including managing bank accounts and reconciliations. I processed all accounts receivables, reviewing pertinent information to consistently ensure proper collection, coding, and deposits. I contributed daily increasing collections rates through carefully examining and updating aging reports to find any overlooked accounts. My improvements to the general accounting systems guaranteed transparency through proper, detailed recording of transactions.

Grapevine, Texas

I used my accounting expertise to contribute to my community, providing free tax return preparation assistance for lower income people, persons with disabilities, elderly persons, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

Arlington, Tx

I contributed to, and learned from, corporate management team while providing financial assistance on large government projects, creating detailed budgets and performing analysis to develop financial projections.

Denison, Tx

I mentored and guided Air Traffic Control students, ensuring solid preparation for training exams. I operated Adacel flight simulator, ensuring students understood equipment, program goals and expectations.

Fort Polk, Louisiana

I participated in two separate combat tours (Afghanistan 2006-2007 and Baghdad, Iraq (2007-2008) as member of 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain division. I led, trained, and developed up to 30 soldiers, directing up to 200 separate military combat operations. I was honorably discharged in 2009 and received two Army Commendation Medals - Achievement & Good Conduct – as well as a Purple Heart (2008) for wounds received during combat operations in Iraq.10th Mountain Division 4th Brigade 2/30 Infantry BattalionEMT - Trained as Platoon advisor and first medical responder in training and combat situations.Assault Vehicle Operator Mortar Infantry Platoon Sergeant – Responsible for leadership, training, and development of up to 30 soldiers, conducting more than two hundred separate military combat operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Expert in a wide variety of individual and crew served weapons.; Maintained and operated multiple HMMWV’s including vehicle components such as engine, electrical, communication, and defense systems (i.e. Duke mounted radar jammer and .50 caliber machine gun).Radio Telephone Operator – Verified and input classified radio frequencies for multiple types of radios from vehicle mounted to hand held.Armory Sergeant – Ensured that all assigned Platoon weapons resources were in expert states of functionality and cleanliness. Conducted inventories and retained documentation to validate that vital high value sensitive serial numbers, weapon types and components to those weapon systems were always accounted for.

Directly supervised and managed up to 10 associates offloading delivery trucks, inputting merchandise information into store computer system, and distributing retail product to sales floor.

Organized stockroom and sales floor, greeted and assisted customers, and input sales data.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting, 3.5

CPA candidate

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, 3.0

Faa Control Tower Operator License (Cto), Air Traffic Controller

10-Month school designed to train and certify candidates for eventual hire as FAA Air Traffic Controllers

Bachelor'S Degree, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Baseball (Note - College baseball player at both Ranger JC and Tarleton State, explains date variations)

Military History

Activities and Societies: Baseball, played first year on scholarship, before enlisting int he Army.

Diploma