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Rochester, New York Area

Clyde Ny

Routine monthly closings, preparation of journal entries in an orderly and auditable format.Generation and analysis of comparative financial statementsVerification of sub-ledgers, A/R, A/P, Sales & Payroll

Rochester, Ny

Manufacturer of bagels for private label and branded products with sales of $24 millionConverted accounting system from Dac Easy to Syspro, an ERP system. All analytical templates were generated using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook )Improved turn around of financial statements originally issued quarterly by public accounting firm to internal monthly reporting within six business days.Created budget process and templates resulting in analysis of performance. Budget prepared annually and with monthly supporting detail by cost centers. Variance reports generated and sales prices adjusted.Developed and maintained cost and quotation systems where none existed before. Maintained data on 300 components with variance analysis.Worked with Production Management to reduce scrap and payroll overtime which were reduced 1% and 4% respectively.Coordinate financial audits with public accounting firm and banking affairs. Was able to reduce audit costs by 50% by increasing client prepared schedules.

West Publishing staff accountant in budgets and statements.

Prepared Annual Budget with company Controller.Prepared monthly financial statements and presented analysis to CFO.

Manufacturer of packaging for industrial and military applications with sales $6 millionConducted three operation audits and implemented the cost saving plans.Maintained the general ledger and all associated accounting sub-systems.Managed a four person accounting department and handled the HR function.Negotiated reduction and elimination of health and 401k benefits to employees.

Retail furniture (Flanigan's) and real estate company with sales of $60 millionManaged thirteen central accounting and fourteen store accounting clerks.Created budgets and ongoing variance reports resulting in cost savings.Improved daily reporting and created a monthly reporting system.

Holding company of a diversified conglomerate with sales of $90 millionManaged three subsidiary controllers and corporate accounting staff.Managed the liquidation of a $15 million subsidiary and the consolidation of the remaining business segment with its sister corporation. The liquidation included the plant shut-down, pension termination, and the orderly sale of equipment and real estate.Prepared and assembled documents needed to prepare the prospectus of sale with Bear- Stearns of the subsidiaries Anderson Pretzels and Charleswood Furniture.

National printing company with sales of $350 millionDesigned new cost accounting and estimating system with new standards saving 3% GM.

Performed audits on industrial and manufacturing companies creating audit trail from trial balance to audit reports. It also included the preparation of corporate income tax returnsCERTIFICATION:New York State Certified Public Accountant, 1978