Accounting Manager Resume Example PROFESSIONAL EPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Summary

Flexible Accounting Manager who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies.

Highlights

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE ViewPoint Accounting Software, SunV5 (Oracle) Multi-Currency GL Database, MAS90/200, Helios Project Time Management Systems, ADP/HRIS Enterprise Solutions, SuccessFactors (Performance based Management/Performance Reviews), Excel 6-Vision, OutLook and Financial Link with SunV5 and Microsoft Office Products.CPA certification

Experience

Accounting Manager
January 2009 to CurrentPROFESSIONAL EPERIENCE － Houston, TX

Wyatt Field Service Company, Houston, TX - A premier heavy mechanical contractor, serving the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries. Wyatt has the largest market share of FCC and Coker turnarounds of any contractor in the Gulf. Accounting Manager (2009-Present) Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of company financial records, related reports and tax returns; payroll processing; customer invoicing; accounts receivable application; accounts payable distribution; annual budget cycle; preparation of quarterly and annual reports for corporate parent; interaction with external audit firm; and monitoring of company compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and corporate filing requirements.
Managed accounting staff and insured that proper procedures, systems, and records were in place and implemented.
Restructured the payroll department by adding direction and implementing proper policies and procedures. Implemented direct deposit and pay card processing. Worked with department heads to restore confidence in the payroll department by providing courteous, accurate and timely payroll processing.
Took over all Federal, State, Local and Corporate tax registrations and filings. This allowed for no penalty and interest fees due to compliance with the tax guidelines.
Coordinated the conversion and training of three newly acquired companies to the Viewpoint Accounting Software. This allowed for ease of consolidation of financial information,
Implemented the use of the Human Resource module to administer benefits and deductions for employees. Allowed for timely and accurate processing and reporting.
Worked with upper management to streamline flow of financial information to the accounting department.

Vice President of Finance/Controller
January 2002 to January 2009SunGard Trust Systems LLC － Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC - SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. Vice President of Finance/Controller (2002 - 2009) Senior executive position overseeing the financial functions of the four business units of responsibility, including financial plans and policies, accounting practices and procedures, and the organization's financial relationship with the parent company.
Managed the financial process for the Business Units, including budget/planning, forecasting, monthly/quarterly/annual results for all reporting entities, including underlying product profitability detail and reporting.
Ensured the financial statements (income statement and balance sheet) for all reporting entities and legal entities are maintained in accordance with US GAAP and SunGard's specific financial policies.
Saved $300,000 in costs annually by converting to the SUN accounting system and migrating the accounting transaction process cycles (i.e disbursements, financial close, payroll and revenue) to shared service centers within the Corporation. My company was the first in the organization to transition. I led the transition and established the plan model. This aided the Corporate request to eliminate $1,000,000 from Admin costs in 2009.
Coordinated the conversion to Helios Expense distribution and Time keeping systems to implement automated expense approvals and reimbursements and paid time off approvals and recordkeeping.
Responsible for the implementation of the GetPaid Software program that aided in automated collection of receivables.

Assistant Vice President of Finance
January 1999 to January 2002

Responsible for the compilation, review, analysis and reporting of financial information. Provided financial decision support to senior management. Oversaw the transaction processing functions of the Accounting Department. Supervised the activities of the Accounting Department employees.
Coordinated the conversion to the Corporate Financial software package (Khalix). This created the ability to directly report and distribute the financial information instantly.
Led the implementation of OutLookSoft Forecasting Software by building a monthly forecasting process, to include implementation of models, monthly reports, and industry benchmarks to better control and monitor expenses.
Gained responsibilities for three additional SunGard subsidiary financial reporting. Responsible for merging the financial activities of these three subsidiaries into a more structured environment.
Implemented processes to streamline Sarbanes Oxley testing and reporting.

Controller
January 1996 to January 1999

Responsible for the accurate and timely bookkeeping and financial statement preparation. Supervised the accounting staff and insured that proper procedures, systems, and records were in place and adhered to. Provided various analyses/reporting of financial activity, including current budget and forecasts.
Developed new budgeting procedures to allow for more detailed budgeting to help with analysis and management decisions.
Coordinated the consolidation of the accounting functions for a second SunGard subsidiary, which eliminated three positions and merged the duties into the existing Accounting Department. This saved the company $200,000 per year in salary and benefits and allowed for consistency in the accounting processes.
Managed the conversion to a new fixed asset accounting system (BNA), which allowed for corporate consolidation of asset records as well as detailed reports on all assets.
Managed the conversion to an in-house database of all client information (Clairfy). Data base houses client contract information, billing information and client communication and call tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Arts : AccountingNorth Carolina State University － Raleigh, NC, USBachelor of Arts in Accounting-North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Certifications

CPA Certified Public Accountant

Skills

Accounting, The Accounting, Budget, Payroll, Finance, Forecasting, Benefits, Balance Sheet, Collection, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Gaap, Receivables, Solutions, Sun, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Audit, Automated Payroll, Credit, Fcc, Filing, Filings, Invoicing, Maintenance, Market Share, Payroll Processing, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Premier, Refinery, Refining, Registrations, Tax Returns, Training, Viewpoint, Decision Support, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes Oxley, Sarbanes-oxley (sox), Testing, Billing, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Client Communication, Database, Fixed Asset, Forecasts, Accountant, Adp, Business Operations, Certified Public Accountant, Contract Negotiations, Cpa, Detail Oriented, Excel, Gl, Hr Information System, Hris, Liability, Mas90, Microsoft Office, Ms Office, Operations, Oracle, Outlook, Process Improvement, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Trading

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

PROFESSIONAL EPERIENCE
SunGard Trust Systems LLC

School Attended

North Carolina State University

Job Titles Held:

Accounting Manager
Vice President of Finance/Controller
Assistant Vice President of Finance
Controller

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Accounting

Accounting Manager Resume Example

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