Currently, with the NEC Group, I manage fixed assets, accruals, reconciliations, and support the 10-day month-end closing. My duties additionally include balance sheet reconciliations, sales & use tax returns, and collaborating with the external auditors for the annual filings. NEC was recently acquired, and I supported the consolidation of the four entities, including the implementation of NetSuite and the corresponding integration of Foundation and QuickBooks under the new system.

I was originally hired at Acoustic through a personal connection, I loved this position but ultimately moved on after the commute north of the city became too much for me. With Acoustic I oversaw the day-to-day AP, AR and cash management plus reconciliation and audit support. Acoustic had many clients in the government sector, so I was able to learn a lot about the various Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) contract billing processes. I additionally oversaw the quarterly General Services Administration filing and fee payments. The owner of Acoustic Technology had several real estate properties that I managed the finances for as well, both residential and mixed-use commercial spaces.

Charged with oversight of all aspects of the accounting function for the organization including AP/AR, Payroll, Cash Control, Bank Reconciliations and Fixed Asset Management for all four entities. Oversee the preparation of the corporate tax returns and prepare yearly tax worksheets. Completed numerous clean financial, payroll, sales/use tax and workers compensation audits including consolidated financial statement audits of US and Foreign entities. Use financial know-how to improve profits and operations, reduce costs and develop strategies for the company.As a management team member, participate in strategic planning, including revenue and expense forecasting, tax planning and cash management. Serve as corporate liaison with banks, auditors and tax preparers (external accounting firm, Internal Revenue Service, Property tax assessors). Oversee Employee Benefits programs, interfacing with third parties for annual renewals of Medical, Dental, FSA, Dependent Care, COBRA and 401K plan.Selected Accomplishments:Created and implemented a 5-day closing schedule, transitioning from a 12-day close, with accurate and timely financials provided to the CFO and executive committee on a monthly basis. Developed an internal control system, recommended areas of improvement both financial and operational, and established new accounting policies and procedures. Updated several software packages in the corporate office and led training for the employees

Reporting to the Controller, responsible for all general accounting including cash management, monthly journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, commissions, manager bonuses, 401K, fixed assets and year-end audit worksheets. Prepared Consolidated Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow Statements. Reviewed international entities each month to ensure all financial information submitted was accurate; worked with foreign entries to make adjusting entries if necessary. Maintained and reconciled inter-company balances with foreign subsidies.Supervised and mentored a staff of 2 consisting of an accountant and an accounting clerk.

Managed the day-to-day Accounting for the company including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Collections and Cash, including daily cash reports, deposits and disbursements.Prepared quarterly and annual sales/use tax returns.Assisted with yearly audit worksheets and worked with external audit team. Implemented an automated Fixed Asset database to track all asset additions, disposals and monthly depreciation. See less