Accounting Controller Resume

Accounting controllers look after daily accounting transactions of an organization. They handle a team of accountants and clerks and the accounting department. They generally maintain financial and business records, set and control budgets for multiple departments, oversee maintenance of accounting systems, enforce generally accepted accounting principles in day-to-day work, and perform audits. If the organization is big, the responsibilities of the controllers are also greater. In such employment settings, they have a good number of staff whereas in smaller companies, they have to manage with limited staff.

This position needs thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and policies. The job holder must also have management, organizational, and communication skills. He or she has to check if entries are done correctly and all the supporting documents are attached to them. The person will also generate and issue financial statements to determine company's income and expenses. If you have a passion for numbers and can verify and fix accounting errors, apply for the job by modifying this sample resume .

Sample Accounting Controller Resume

Lawrence S. Johnson
1281 Chandler Hollow Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-415-0519
Email: lsjohnson@anymail.com

Career Objective:
Looking for an accounting controller position with “Zebra Corporation” to oversee daily business transaction and ensure compliance with generally accepting accounting principles.

Summary of Skills:

Possess in-depth knowledge of account payable, account receivable, payroll, financing, budgeting, cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Expertise in automated financial and accounting report systems, preparing financial statements, budgets and reports
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess good organizational, supervisory and management skills
Familiar with rolling budgets, short and long term budgeting and forecasting
Knowledge of basic operating systems like Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and Peachtree accounting
Ability to motivate team and handle multiple tasks

Work Experience:

Accounting Controller
GAE Communications Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
June 2013 - Present

Handling the tasks of preparing and analyzing budgets and financial reports
Maintaining accounting files, supporting documents, and other confidential papers
Establishing and monitoring internal controls and ensuring accounting activities are in accordance with legal, government and company policies
Supervising and monitoring day-to-day business transaction entries
Handling activities of account payable and account receivables, collections, tax reporting, and merchandise accounting
Processing payroll in a timely manner and verifying over time filled by employees
Collaborating with business managers and staff and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information
Performing audits on quarterly, half-yearly, and annual basis or as and when demanded by the management

Accounting Controller
Leon Computers, Pittsburgh, PA
February 2012 - May 2013

Handled tasks of supervising the preparation, maintenance and presentation of internal and external financial data
Performed hiring, training and monitoring of accounting staff
Implemented, developed and controlled cash management operations
Researched, evaluated and reported on acquisitions, business investments and planning initiatives
Assisted senior management in forecasting and preparing financial statements
Prepared cash flow projections; reviewed and planned cash outflow as well as investment activities
Served as a custodian to safeguard the financial assets of the organization
Performed tax reviews and processing of invoices for weekly payments, balance sheet, and reconciliations on a monthly and annual basis

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Pittsburgh University, Pittsburgh, PA
2011

Reference:

On request.