John

4/10/2020
Dunmore, PA

Position Desired

Accounting
Jamestown, NY
Yes

Resume

FINANCE EXECUTIVE / CONTROLLER / ACCOUNTING MANAGER / BUSINESS MANAGER
with comprehensive experience in

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION
STAFF MANAGEMENT
BUDGET PREPARATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/ANALYSIS
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING/SCHEDULING


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Catholic Social Services June 2019 – present
Financial Manager

Assist in the completion of monthly financial reporting for Catholic Social Services of Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Pike Counties. Also reconcile checking accounts and fixed assets for all agencies. Record general ledger entries for the agency.

• Developed new form for completing daily general ledger entries
• Developed new spreadsheets to assist in the annual budgeting process that provide a more realistic month-to-month budget
• Developed new spreadsheets used to make the monthly checking account balancing more efficient.
• Developed new input forms for recording additions and disposal of fixed assets
• Developed new spreadsheets to reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger


Dunmore Borough August 2017 – May 2019
Controller/Treasurer

Handle all accounting functions for the Borough of Dunmore with an annual budget of approximately $2 million. Complete all monthly bank and ledger account reconciliations as well as monthly financial reporting. Also handle all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Completed all general journal entries and maintained general ledger. Duties include HR functions as well. Liaison for the annual audit.

• Redeveloped the Borough’s general ledger accounting system to provide more detail for Borough Council.
• Created spreadsheets used to better track the Borough’s spending.
• Created new financial reports to be presented to Borough Council at the monthly meetings.
• Organized HR files to easier handle any healthcare questions or issues for Borough employees.
• Built a spreadsheet for use in the Borough’s annual budgeting process.
• Created several other spreadsheets, which helped improve department efficiency.

Schiff’s Restaurant Service, Inc. – Scranton, PA December 2016 – August 2017
Financial Controller

Supervisor of the accounting department, consisting of five full-time and one part time staff member. Completion of monthly and quarterly financial reporting to be presented to Schiff’s ownership as well as its creditors. Also responsible for month end reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement items.

• Aided in the development of spreadsheets used in the analysis of financial results.
• Assisted in streamlining the work flow for the accounts receivable and year end reconciliation processes.
• Developed several spreadsheets used to improve department efficiencies

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders – Moosic, PA May 2016 – November 2016
Financial Controller

Supervisor of the accounting operation of the team, completion of monthly and quarterly financial reporting to be presented to RailRiders ownership. Also responsible for month end reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement items. Responsible for daily general journal entries and general ledger maintenance.

• Aided in the development of a tool to be used in the annual budgeting process.
• Assisted in streamlining the work flow for the accounts payable process.


NET Federal Credit Union - Olyphant, PA
Senior Accountant April 2007 – May 2016

Overall oversight of the accounting department, completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP to be presented to the board of directors, auditors, and credit union members. Also responsible for the reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Maintenance of the general ledger. Handled daily general ledger entries. Liaison for the annual audit.

• Created EXCEL spreadsheets to more accurately and efficiently complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting requirements.
• Acted as the primary business development contact and was instrumental in acquiring seven new businesses and community groups for the credit union’s member base.
• Assist in developing the annual budget for the credit union, which has over $180 million in assets.

Scranton School District – Scranton, PA
Staff Accountant June 2006-March 2007

Responsible for general accounting functions and acting as liaison to the school district’s auditors.

• Developed a spreadsheet implemented to aid in the balancing of the district’s checking accounts totaling over $1 million.
• Developed a spreadsheet used in estimating the costs of publishing and manufacturing book titles based upon variables such as book size, cover type and print run.

Highlights for Children/Boyds Mills Press – Honesdale, PA
Business Manager April 2005-May 2006

Worked with operations management to prepare budgets for each of the main functions (IS, clerical, customer service, maintenance, and mailroom), identified and provided regular reporting of key financial indicators for each operational workgroup, and worked with management to analyze efficiency (costs as compared to scope of work) and recommended solutions for continuous improvement.

• Aided in development of a spreadsheet used to track the progress of each book title throughout its production process.


North Penn Bank – Scranton, PA
Controller April 2002-March 2005

Supervised a staff of two full-time and one part-time accounting clerks while being responsible for completion of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP to be presented to the Asset Liability Committee and the Board of Directors. Also...

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