Staff Accountant

Posted on: 2008-07-09

Charlotte Eary 1154 Mildred Avenue Roslyn, PA 19001 215-885-1219 [email protected] Objective To effectively utilize special qualifications within the accounting field in a progressive company. Special Skills Ability to interact with people effectively; capability of working independently or as part of a team; ability to meet deadlines; prioritize work; and understand the meaning of absolute dedication and confidentiality to an employer Career History L A WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS INC – PURE WEIGHT LOSS Jan. 2001-Dec. 2007 Specialty Retailer established in 1989 which operated 400 centers Staff Accountant • Annual Renewal Reports for all states • Opened new locations and made sure business licenses were as required for that state, county, and city prior to opening • Gross Receipt Taxes, Personal Property Taxes and Bonding for Healthcare Facility in applicable states • Submitted to Accounts Payable for check making necessary journal entries if needed or classified to necessary account for G?L • Mailed necessary paperwork with checks and followed up to make sure payment was received • Organized excel spreadsheet as to what was due and paid • Contacted state, county or local if necessary paperwork was not received • Maintained all 347 centers and all their taxes and licenses due paid in a timely manner • Withdrew from the states we no longer did business in • Changed the corporate name from LA to Pure with all the states with Secretary of State and Department of Revenue • Helped with Sales Taxes and City Income taxes and made necessary journal entries to GL • Processed all Credit Card Refunds for customers • Prepared Journal Entries for Airline Business Account allocating to correct accounts • Analysis of Balance sheet accounts explaining differences and made correcting journal entries when needed • Posted invoices in Quick Books for Licensees LA WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS INC Jan1999-Jan2001 Accounting Clerk • Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations for a total of 79 locations • Created Journal Entries to reflect differences and contacted Center Managers to discuss discrepancies • Analyzed expense accounts and allocate to correct G/L accounts then submit for payment to A/P Department • Maintained 85Individual Credit cards for expenses in the field for airfare, meals and supplies for centers • Contacted credit card rep when necessary changes were needed • Contacted banks for daily transfers to main account ADVANTA INFORMATION SYSTEMS-GREAT EXPECTATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC May 1996-Nov 1998 Accounting Clerk • Reconciled and posted cash receipts to MAS 90 • Reviewed and verified sales figures to GL for month end close • Communicated with center and regional managers concerning transaction details and overall center performance • Processed client refunds in a timely manner involving a weekly close • Made bank deposits