TO SECURE A POSITION WHERE MY ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER SKILLS ARE UTILIZED

•   17 YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING 5 IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE

•   NEVER MISSED A DEADLINE, CAN WORK UNDER STRESS AND HAVE A HIGH SUCCESS RATE OF CLIENT RETENTION

•   HAVE EXPERIENCE AND WELL VERSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF ACCOUNTING, TESTING, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL WRITING AS WELL AS BUDGETING, AUDITING, PAYROLL AND INTERNAL ANALYSIS

•  · Managed a complete set of books---from entry to GENERAL LEDGER AND SUB-LEDGERS to trial balance (including adjusting and closing entries) to financial statements

•  Administered payroll including manual, one-rite, computer, and bank

•  Analyzed and assisted with and done internal auditing

•  Excelled in the areas of accounts receivable and accounts payable

•  · Skilled at the bringing in of 60-90 day overdue accounts using innovative techniques

•  · Skilled at the bringing in of 60-90 day overdue accounts using innovative techniques

•   Successful in undertaking unusual, discreet and varied projects for owners'

•  · Moderated by using tact and diplomacy when resolving disputed issues

•  · Established myself as a self-starter, can work alone or in a team environment

•  · Generated high work performance by hands on leadershi

• · Met ANY AND ALL school, government and company deadline

•  · Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant and later promoted to Captain

•  · Trained new employees utilizing patience, tenacity and the KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID method

ACTION FORCE & PINSTRIPE, -- TORONTO, ONT.

•   Employed on a CONTRACT Basis as a consultant and problem solver in the Accounting, Computer, and Industrial fields

•   Assignments included software testing, data entry and analysis, customer service and computer solving.

•   Involved with the preparing, testing and report writing of test programs for the TD online GREENLINE program

•   Involved with the Scotia Bank in the entry and analyzing of data for improvements to the computer programs and accounting functions

•   Am currently working with the Action Direct organization fielding calls, answering queries and referring clientele to investment representatives as well as correcting accounting errors. .

•   Worked on a CONTRACT basis with Keyflex helping several companies in the setting up, installing and configuring various programs (BEDFORD, ACCPAC, QUICKEN, QUICK BOOKS, DAC EASY, ETC.) while providing back up support .

•  Utilized the use of business data flow charts (in organizational form) to show owner and staff the step-by-step sequences of the program…..especially the General Ledger functions.

•  Used Load Test, Load, X, and WinRunners, glass & black box and Unix test (top down & bottom up) programs. Was also involved in the putting together and correcting of user manuals.

•   Occasionally used logic specs (flowcharting with explanations) for client’s benefit ensuring complete understanding by utilization of the Keep It Simple Stupid method of teaching.

•  During last 5 months ran the entire company for owner.....managed staff of 50 and all departments concerned with software and finance, payroll system was computerized ADP.

•  Acted as a liaison between management, staff and technical workers

•  Worked for action force on a contract basis, helping in accounting and computers

•  Employed on a CONTRACT basis with creating, testing and modifying custom software for clientele.

•  Liasoned occasionally with development staff when software program could not be fixed.

•  Created, tested, corrected and modified software in a C++, Windows 95, 95/NT and UNIX environments.

•  Create test documentation on including test cases and test plans.

•  Utilized both black box method for testing and correcting errors in programs

•  Analyzed end result printouts, made corrections when applicable, or if too corrupted then sent to the development team with error report.

•  Worked in Student Services as Assistant Alumni Recorder.

•  In the DeVry Finance Department filing for office staff.

•   In the Tutoring Department helping students in Technology, Technician and Business Operations.

•  CONTRACTED to reconcile and close out accounts involving 34 Ontario based stores after being bought out by Shoppers Drug Mart.

•  Was able to speed up reconciliation by use of identical items on customer invoice instead of going customer by customer and utilized the same procedure on purchases.

•  Was able to secure 94% of outstanding a/r accounts by using the 1) HONEY RATHER THAN VINEGAR APPROACH, 2) PUTTING THE PAYEE AT EASE AND 3) USING PERSUASIVE DIPLOMACY AND TACTFUL LANGUAGE

FALCO PROPERTIES -- TORONTO, ONT.

ACCOUNTANT/PROJECT RECORDS KEEPER

•  Kept accurate records of contracts, payments, invoices involving 750 sub-contractors, 13 projects under construction & 4 completed projects.

•  Extensively involved with 4 completed set of books---involving journal entries to posting to adjusting to closing to financial statements

•  Payroll done by manual and computerized Bank method

•  Managed staff of 35 office and 150 factory personnel.

•  Extensively involved with auditing, budgeting, lines of credit, sales and purchases and trouble- shooting.

•  Used first ONE RITE system of payroll before converting to ADP

•  LOWERED THE 60-90 DAY OUTSTANDING RECEIVABLES OWING TO LAMA-LO DESIGNER JEWELRY FROM $185,000.00 TO $38,000 IN 3 WEEKS USING COLLECT CALLS, TACT AND DIPLOMACY AND BEING UNFLAPPABLE

•  Involved in the running of 4 optical outlets in Quebec.

•  Duties included keeping 4 sets of books and bank reconciliations' from entry to general ledger and sub-ledgers to trial balance to consolidation of financial statements

•  WAS ABLE TO KEEP RECEIVABLES FROM REACHING THE 60 DAYS OUTSTANDING

From 1957-1966 I lived in Ecuador with my family, as my father was Canadian ambassador. Due to his influence and my staying there for 9 years I can easily adapt to any city, any culture, any country.