Terry A. Thomas
Quakertown
Summary
To obtain a position in the accounting field working for a dynamic company with potential for growth.
Experienced with financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles to optimize financial processes effectively. Track record of leading teams and implementing innovative financial solutions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Snack Right Super Foods, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management. Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Prepared and distributed daily sales reporting for loan purposes.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 30 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Coded and processed 50+ vendor invoices. Selected and paid vendors for weekly payments. Collected W-9 forms.
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Prepared detailed month-end closing reports that accurately reflected the organization''s financial position at any given time.
- Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
- Completed accurate order entry and data verification.
- Supported merger and acquisition activities through due diligence efforts and post-acquisition integration.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Managed purchasing activities, ensuring optimal balance between cost and quality of materials procured.
- Assisted in setting up and testing for new customer EDI portals.
- Responsible for viewing training documents and learning how to utilize new vendor portals.
- Responsible for obtaining and setting up all new internal office phones via Mitel.
Staff Accountant
Tuffwrap Installations
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided support to the accounting department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization. Assisted the CFO with the day-to-day, monthly, and yearend operations of Accounting. Duties included, but not limited to:
- Monitored accounts receivable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of work completed, materials used, and hours worked for proper job costing analysis.
- Backup payroll for complex, multi-state employees and job sites.
- Reconciliation of account balances and inquired to obtain missing information or verified unusual data. Analyzed balance sheet and expense accounts and made journal entries related to accrued expenses. Maintained prepaid schedule. Reconciled all bank accounts.
- Gathered information, processed, and analyzed commissions/bonuses for both regional salespersons and members of job crews.
- Processed year end 1099’s and 1095’s.
- Maintained records for multiple side companies and entities.
- Assisted with gathering information and preparing quarterly/annual taxes to various states and municipalities.
- Processed and recorded company credit card payments and recorded all auto-pay transactions.
- Notarized AIA billings prepared by others.
Staff Accountant/Payroll Processor
Variety Club Camp
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Payroll – Prepared and processed payroll for approximately 50+ employees.
- Accounts Payable – Coded and processed incoming vendor invoices. Selected vendors for weekly payments, printed, and mailed payments.
- Accounts Receivable – Deposited and applied all incoming payments.
- Other – Compiled and recorded various journal entries needed
Staff Accountant/Payroll Processor
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Accounts Payable – Coded and processed 50+ incoming vendor invoices. Selected vendors for weekly payments, printed, and mailed payments.
- Processed all incoming expense reports for 40+ employees through SAP Concur, approved and paid employees for their expenses.
- Collected the necessary W-9 forms and Sales Tax Exemption Certificates.
- Accounts Receivable – Provided cashier services and posted all payments. Responsible for all AR collection calls. Processed all incoming sales orders after verifying that customer had no delinquent invoices.
- Payroll – Collected timesheets and prepared/processed approximately 70+ employee’s paychecks. Prepared and submitted all federal, state, local and PDE reporting. Acted as a benefits specialist and various other activities as needed.
- Month end closing – Analyzed and reconciled various accounts. Prepared and entered necessary journal entries including accruals and reversals.
- Management – Responsible for training new employees.
Staff Accountant
Laminators Incorporated
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided support to the accounting department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization. Assisted the controller with the day-to-day, monthly, and yearend operations of Accounting. Duties included, but not limited to:
- Accounts Payable - Processed accounts payable and commissions. Fielded calls from vendors and outside sales regarding accounts payable questions. Processed and paid expense reports submitted after ensuring that all appropriate documentation had been received. Coded and processed all incoming invoices. Selected vendors for weekly payments. Processed annual 1099's and collected W-9 forms and sales tax exemption forms. Reviewed internal sales and use tax self-assessment details on each invoice.
- Accounts Receivable - Processed invoices and credit memos for customers. Made AR collection calls. Processed customer payments and posting. Performed credit checks on new customers and determined credit terms. Filed liens.
- Month-end/year-end close: Reconciliation of account balances and inquired to obtain missing information or verified unusual data. Analyzed balance sheet and expense accounts and made journal entries related to accrued expenses. Compiled data, calculated, and filed PA Sales tax returns. Maintained prepaid amortization schedule.
- Management: Trained and oversaw company intern.
- Other: Processed payroll. Bonded by the State of PA to notarize documents.
Accounting Clerk
Laminators Incorporated
09.2000 - 09.2017
- Processed Accounts Payable Invoices, commissions, and expense reports. Processed customer invoices and credit memos. Paid vendors. Processed company payroll for approximately 70 employees. Processed credit card invoice. Other duties included working with shipping and sales departments, filing, annual 1099 processing.
Various
Laminators Incorporated
01.1988 - 09.2000
- Production Control Shop Clerk - Printed and distributed paperwork to various workstations in the shop.
- Inside Sales Representative - provided quotes, entered orders and general help to customers.
- Back up switchboard operator.
- Shipping Clerk - created all Bill of Ladings and any international shipping paperwork needed for shipments.
- Production control - Created the necessary job orders and ordered materials for incoming sales orders.
- Samples/literature - provided samples and literature to customers that requested it.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business, Accounting
University of Phoenix
Quakertown, PA09.2014
Skills
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Syteline
- Crystal Reports
- SAP Concur
- MAS 100
- Infinite Visions
- Quickbooks
- File Maker
- Excellent judgment
- Client interaction
- Task management under pressure
Timeline
Controller
Snack Right Super Foods, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant
Tuffwrap Installations
12.2020 - 05.2021
Staff Accountant/Payroll Processor
Variety Club Camp
07.2020 - 08.2020
Staff Accountant/Payroll Processor
01.2019 - 11.2019
Staff Accountant
Laminators Incorporated
09.2017 - 07.2018
Accounting Clerk
Laminators Incorporated
09.2000 - 09.2017
Various
Laminators Incorporated
01.1988 - 09.2000
Bachelor's degree - Business, Accounting
University of Phoenix
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