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DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
Experience
Director of Accounting
January 1997 to January 2006
Company Name - City, State
  • Managed the internal control balance sheet attestation process coordinating 175 account owners of approximately 8,000 accounts in this new public company. Member of the 3 person Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation Team directing and monitoring the involved 800 Prudential associates.
  • Assisted in developing a tracking system and initial write-off of over $100 million which assures that all SmartStream general ledger balances are proper.
  • Prepared the training program and taught over 800 Prudential associates nationally in the use of the account attestation process, which ensures the ongoing integrity of the balance sheet.
  • Instrumental in the successful filing of the Section 404 certification with the December 31, 2004 10K. WOOLWORTH CORPORATIO
  • 1963 - 1997
Consultant
January 1996 to January 1997
Company Name - City, State
  • Hired to ensure a seamless transition in moving the corporate accounting function to the stores centralized accounting operational facility.
  • Trained associates in the year end financial reporting for the corporate office, new-year opening recurring journal entries and coordinated these entries with the subsidiary companies. (910) 371-2030 jedmcarpenter@gmail.com
  • Converted the accounting records for the centralized corporate functions of accounting, Information Technology, and Logistics; from the ledgers of the subsidiary entities into the corporate office. This conversion involved the movement of 6600 account/center relationships, standardized the account structure and eliminated one day in the month-end closing process.
Director of Corporate Accounting
January 1983 to January 1996
Company Name - City, State
  • Directed all accounting and payroll functions of the corporate office to include administration of the corporate bonus plans, coordination of accounting issues with corporate management and accounting activities with the operating retail companies. Expense budget for the corporate office was $237 million.
  • Managed three separate general ledger installations/conversions: from hand posted ledgers to the Accounting IV general ledger system; from monthly computer accumulated files to the FRS 80 general ledger system followed by transferring to the D & B general ledger system including accounts payable.
  • Developed a monitoring system for the $97 million gross cost employee group insurance program. Due to downsizing and managing the costs, the gross costs in 1995 were $73 million or annual savings of $24 million.
  • Supported the company officers in their various corporate capacities of Legal, Information Technology, Benefits, Logistics, and Real Estate resulting in uniform accounting policies and procedures and proper internal controls within the corporate office.
  • Developed a unique relationship of trust which minimized disputes with the subsidiary companies in dealing with corporate expense allocations charged to them from Information Technology, Legal, Logistics and general corporate overhead.
  • Maintained an efficient operation within the corporate office for all general accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and financial reporting.
Financial Division Manager
January 1973 to January 1983
Company Name - City, StateManaged the Banking, Bookkeeping and General Ledger departments totaling approximately 70 associates. This 700-person office supported the Woolworth variety and Woolco discount stores.
Assistant Accountant
January 1970 to January 1970
Company Name - City, StateTrained for the first 2 ½ years in the various departments of this 700-person office followed by promotions to Department Manager and Assistant Accountant. Responsibilities included management of internal departments along with handling the accounting inquiries for the 300+ Woolworth stores in the Cleveland Regional Office.
Accountant
January 1970 to January 1973
Company Name - City, StateManaged the development of the accounting systems in the opening of this new 700,000 square foot distribution center. Responsibilities included information technology, payroll, accounts payable and financial reporting.
Education
BS : AccountingMichigan State UniversityMichigan State University - BS, Accounting Certified Public Accountant - Member AICPA & WICPA, Retired CPA in Wisconsin but not admitted to practice and use the CPA credential in North Carolina.
Professional Affiliations
Managed the internal control balance sheet attestation process coordinating 175 account owners of approximately 8,000 accounts in this new public company. Member of the 3 person Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation Team directing and monitoring the involved 800 Prudential associates
Certifications
Insurance agent licensed in N.C CPA Certified Public Accountant
Skills
General Ledger, Accounting, Million, The Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Corporate Accounting, Logistics, Accounting Operations, All Accounting, And Accounting, Benefits, Budget, General Accounting, Including Accounts, Internal Controls, Operations, Real Estate, Retail, Retail Marketing, Accounts In, Balance Sheet, Filing, Sarbanes-oxley, Sarbanes-oxley (sox), Smartstream, Training, Bookkeeping, Accountant, Accounting Systems, Closing, Journal, Certified Public Accountant, Cpa
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School Attended

  • Michigan State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Accounting
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  • Director of Corporate Accounting
  • Financial Division Manager
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  • Accountant

Degrees

  • BS : Accounting

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