Bookkeeper | Controller

  email: resume@edsogolow.com

Qualifications Profile

 

Accomplished and results-oriented professional, armed with extensive controlling, management, and administrative support experience within the finance industry. Exemplify broad knowledge of accounting and financial management. Display comprehensive skills in business operations, human resources, strategic planning, policy development, sales and marketing, program direction, and customer relations. Demonstrate well-developed skills in dealing with all aspects of office administration, organization of filing system, and use of electronic office equipment. Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict management abilities. Currently hold active Top Secret Clearance.

 

Areas of Expertise

 

Accounts Receivable and Payable General Ledger and Journal Entries Payroll and Payroll Taxes
Credit and Collections Balance Sheet and Profit Loss Cash Flow Management
Budget Forecasting Sales Tax Reporting Management Reporting
  Financial Report Preparation  

Summary of Experience

 Project Administration and Leadership Management

§ Served as controller and directly presented reports to the president and senior management.

§ Orchestrated various facets of company operations, including supervising the Finance Department, Sales Team, and 22 staff.

§ Redefined and executed office policies and procedures.

§ Exemplified adeptness in resource allocation and process implementation to maintain efficient workflow.

§ Oversaw daily general office operations and provided support to senior managers.

§ Provided instructions and trained new hire staff, screened resumes, and facilitated interviews and orientations.

§ Administered staff evaluations and corrective action plans.

 Marketing and Finance

§ Collaborated with an assistant and eight customer service representatives in operating the Finance Department.

§ Directed company operations with annual income of over $3M and $25M.

§ Played a vital role in preparing labor and expense budget; spearheaded the establishment, management, and maintenance of expenditure and labor controls.

§ Presented marketing proposals and various reports in support of daily office operations.

 

Military Experience

§ Worked as an Operations Specialist at the U.S. Navy; received Honorable Discharge Certificate.

§ Attended aboard a submarine rescue ship out of Groton/New London, Connecticut.

 

Professional Experience

 

General Manager/Controller | Graham Staffing Services Inc. ▪ Washington, DC

Jul 2006–Present

 Administer full accounting and financial management for a $3M company. Create and implement company policies and procedures. Direct the outsourced payroll funding and receivable as well as P/L general ledger.

 

Controller | MarcParc Inc. ▪ Washington, DC

Sep 2004–May 2006

 Evaluated financial statements to ensure its alignment with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. Assumed full responsibility in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance reports required by the management. Facilitated regulatory audits and rate reviews and directly supervised customer billing, cash receipts, customer collections, insurance, payroll, accounts payable, and other administrative functions. Oversaw and conducted training sessions to encourage accounts staff and accounting support staff.

 

Accountant/Technical Manager | Berry Group, CPAs ▪ Alexandria, VA

Oct 2003–Sep 2004

 Evaluated funds and income of not-for-profit association, foundations, and tax exempt organizations; supervised, provided recommendations, and implemented inter-company network and document management system.

 

Director, Administrative Services | Triad Communication Inc. ▪ Washington, DC

Feb 1998–Sep 2003

 Recognized as one of the key members of the Senior Management Team; directed all aspects of daily office operations. Spearheaded office space expansion and build-out and handled cash flow, forecasting, as well as accounts receivable and payable. Assigned to supervise three satellite offices’ operations and conduct monthly client invoicing; led the IT Department. Launched the Solomon IV and Unanet Timekeeping system and approved capital purchases and cash vs. lease options.

 

Education

 

Associates Degree in Computer Science and Accounting| Montgomery County JVS ▪ Dayton, OH

Ranked 2nd in class

 

Affiliations

 

Member and Past Commander, United States Power Squadron

Member, Desert Business Association

 

Technical Acumen

 

QuickBooks | QuickBooks Payroll Service | Ceridian | HRTech/Intra Force | Solomon IV

Valiant Payroll Systems | Microsoft Dynamics | Integra Park Accounts Receivable Package