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John J Jacob
Home (716) 434-4990 6029 Riddle Road
Web http://accountinghelpdesk.com/ john@accountinghelpdesk.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accounting and business professional with 17 years of experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Solid business background with extensive knowledge of purchasing and vendor relations management as well as strong accounting and financial knowledge. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight deadline schedules. Demonstrated success in streamlining existing operations. Diverse business background includes setting up and dissolving a corporation, establishing accounting systems and controls, sales, purchasing; financial, inventory and database management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accountant April 2010-Present
WNED Buffalo, NY
Details to follow...
Controller June 1994 - October 2008
Oceana Matrix Ltd. Buffalo, NY
Managed all accounting and purchasing activities for a busy computer systems integration company. Directly involved with all aspects of business management including sales, inventory and systems configuration.
- Installed and established accounting and purchasing system and controls.
Handled all aspects of corporate accounting including bookkeeping, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, inventory management, sales taxes and auditors workpapers. - Handled company wide purchasing operations.
- Configured and coordinated delivery and installation of all equipment at customer site.
- Created and maintained database of all equipment and service contracts sold.
- Responsible for overseeing the operations and financial management of multiple corporations in the United States and Canada.
Senior Accountant April 1993 - May 1994
Lumsden & McCormick Buffalo, NY
Senior Accountant for one of the largest local CPA Firms heavily involved in Corporate and Not-For-Profit audits and reviews.
- Corporate and Not-For-Profit audit and review engagements.
- Corporate, Not-For-Profit and Individual tax returns.
- Supervised junior staff on engagements.
- Trained entire staff on use of audit software.
Accountant January 1991 - March 1993
James Amato & Company Tonawanda, NY
- Accountant for CPA firm specializing in Not-For-Profit audits and reviews.
- Corporate and Not-For-Profit audit and review engagements.
- Corporate, Not-For-Profit and Individual tax returns.
- Successfully trained clients on use of bookkeeping software.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Accounting & Finance May 1990
State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
SKILLS SUMMARY
- Accounting Experience: Bank reconciliations, invoicing, collections, A/P, depreciation, inventory management, financial statements, cashflow reports, workpapers, sales tax, multi-currency accounting.
- Management Experience: Training, vendor relations, supervision, credit review, office management, cash flow management.
- Computer Experience: QuickBooks, Accpac, MS Word, Excel, Access, Act!
OTHER EXPERIENCEAssistant Manager (Part-Time) 1986 - 1991 Wilson Farms Tonawanda, NY Part-Time Assistant Manager responsible for supervision of one to three employees. Ordering and receiving product from vendors. Reconciling cash drawers at end of cashier shifts. General store upkeep and operations. Youth Soccer Coach 2006 - 2008 Akron Soccer League Akron, NY Served as youth soccer coach for elementary school age kids in community soccer club. Organized and coached weekly practices and games to serve the mission of the Akron Soccer League In-House program to provide youth the fundamentals of soccer with an emphasis on fun and a concentration on development of skills and teamwork.
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