Experience

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  Mattel, Inc.

  • United States
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Accounting Supervisor-General Ledger

    • Jul 2014 - Present

    Maintain General Ledger for the HIT Entertainment Division with offices located in New York, NY and London, England.

  • Accounting Supervisor-General Ledger

    • Jul 2007 - Jun 2014

    Maintained General Ledger for the South American Affiliates.

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  Liftavator Inc / EZ Entry Doors, Inc

  • Lockport, NY

  • Controller

    • Nov 2001 - Jun 2007
    • Lockport, NY

    Responsible for the financial operations of both companies, which included cash management, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory reporting and valuation and fixed asset management. Developed and implemented Internal Control Policies for both companies in the areas of purchasing and receiving of materials. Prepared monthly financial statements with related analysis and reported results to owners. Also reviewed human resource policies and added new fringe benefit options when appropriate.

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  Alox Corporation

  • Niagara Falls, NY

  • Controller

    • Jun 1988 - Oct 2001
    • Niagara Falls, NY

    Responsible for the financial operations of the company as well as a key member of the management team. Trained and supervised department staff, developed and implemented systems, policies and procedures for transacting financial matters. Was also responsible for the human resource function in dealing with union matters and other benefit related concerns. Prepared monthly financial statements, quarterly reports and various tax returns, with necessary analysis and variance explanations. Prepared and submitted annual budget to corporate office. Processed year end financial close and worked with external auditors to generate audited financial statements.

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  Occidental Chemical Corporation

  • United States
  • Oil and Gas
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Accountant-Consolidations

    • Jan 1987 - Jun 1988

    Responsible for ensuring through analysis and preparation, the fair and accurate presentation of the monthly financial statements for the Chemicals Group, which included actual results and current outlooks. Prepared management reports based on the financial statements. Consolidated the annual plan and three year forecast. Coordinated the year end audit by consolidating all divisional audit statements and submitting approved schedules to Occidental Petroleum Corporation.

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jan 1985 - Dec 1986

    Responsible for processing monthly inter-company transfer vouchers and journal vouchers to and from other divisions for the Headquarters Division for proper financial statement and legal entity treatment. Reconciled all Balance Sheet accounts. Prepared and submitted the headquarters Division annual plan and three year forecast, as well as annual audit schedules for year end processing.

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  Olin Corporation

  • United States
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Accounts Payable Supervisor

    • Jan 1982 - Dec 1984

    Supervised the Accounts Payable function, verifying the accuracy and validity of all vendor invoices before approving for payment. Played a major role in month end closings, prepared monthly journal entries for updating the General Ledger. Dealt with standard cost system, analyzing and reporting usage and yield, purchase price and fixed cost variances.

  • Accountant

    • Jan 1979 - Dec 1981

    Performed general accounting activities in the areas of inventory control, accounts payable, cashiers function and local cash disbursements. Monitored contractor activity on capital projects, verifying invoices for accuracy, prior to payment. Coordinated the annual physical inventory.

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  HSBC Bank (formerly Marine Midland Bank)

  • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

  • Commercial Finance Auditor

    • Jun 1977 - Dec 1978
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

    Dealt with commercial loans secured by accounts receivable and inventory. Duties involved a thorough review of customer books and records for compliance with restrictive covenants of security agreements. Upon completion of the field audits a written summary of the examination was prepared.