Experience

Costar Video Systems

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Present



C.A. Schmidt Leder, LTD

• Accounting Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2011

  Reported to President of Distribution Company for imported European leathers specifically made for aircraft, sold domestically and international. Significantly increased accountability of inventory by establishing tracking by locations, separation of various types of product and reconcilement of consignment and customer owed inventory. Successfully executed accounting software upgrade to latest version. Established financial reporting system, for Hangar R, additional company started by president of Aeristo. Forecasted cash requirements by analyzing, revenues, costs, financial commitments and obligations. Procured foreign currencies and acted as liaison to European vendors. Prepared bi-monthly payroll, including tax deposits , quarterly and annual filings Supervised accounting staff, including hiring, mentoring, and dismissals. Show less



Clear Technologies, Inc

• Controller/Accounting Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2009

  Reported to CFO of IBM Premier Business partner for mid-range hardware and software sales. Managed month-end/year-end close and financial statement preparation, including all balance sheet reconciliations. Oversaw external audit process and provided all necessary worksheets and data to minimize billable hours from external auditors. Wrote and implemented accounting policies and procedures significantly reducing closing time and increasing accuracy. Reported to CFO of IBM Premier Business partner for mid-range hardware and software sales. Managed month-end/year-end close and financial statement preparation, including all balance sheet reconciliations. Oversaw external audit process and provided all necessary worksheets and data to minimize billable hours from external auditors. Wrote and implemented accounting policies and procedures significantly reducing closing time and increasing accuracy.



Atmel Texas, LP

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Awarded Presidents Award for seamless conversion of accounting software system, from SAP to Great Plains. Created and managed accounting system for Clear C2 CRM, additional company created through change in ownership. Awarded Presidents Award for seamless conversion of accounting software system, from SAP to Great Plains. Created and managed accounting system for Clear C2 CRM, additional company created through change in ownership.



Hitachi Semiconductor America, Inc

• Accountant

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Reported to Controller of semiconductor manufacturing facility. Promoted to manage capital assets valued at $600 million, including tracking approved capital budget spending, deprecation and disposition. Selected as a member of an elite team for a yearlong commitment to cease operations, including final disposition of current payables and all fixed assets. Processed large volumes of payables including: coding, three way matching, approvals, and disbursements. Reported to Controller of semiconductor manufacturing facility. Promoted to manage capital assets valued at $600 million, including tracking approved capital budget spending, deprecation and disposition. Selected as a member of an elite team for a yearlong commitment to cease operations, including final disposition of current payables and all fixed assets. Processed large volumes of payables including: coding, three way matching, approvals, and disbursements.