Donald Louie

151 Bay 41st Street Brooklyn, NY 11214

(917) 432-4902 dldf1d32@westpost.net
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and experienced in progressive Financial leadership roles with
proven expertise in leading Business, Strategic and Financial Planning, Analysis
, and Reporting, primarily in the manufacturing and distribution industries.
Detail-oriented, conscientious, analytical, and diligent, a team player with a r
ecord of progressive career advancement in positions of increasing levels of aut
hority and scope.
* Proven analytical skills combined with excellent computer literacy and a solid
knowledge of computerized accounting applications. Well versed in all aspects o
f corporate operations, financial integration, and interdependency. Uniquely qua
lified to deliver accurate financial valuations that translate the true revenue
capabilities of the business into meaningful financial projections.
* A Trusted Financial Advisor to Senior Management with proven Project Managemen
t skills utilized in promoting the financial backing and development of new busi
ness entities. Able to undertake independent assignments and follow through with
the detail necessary to meet business objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic & Tactical Planning * Financial Analysis * Project Management * Accoun
ts Payable
Payroll (ADP and Paychex) * Spreadsheets and Accounting Reports * Cost Accountin
g
Budget Administration * Employee Benefits * Team Building
Client Relations * Monthly Closing * Forecasting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Positive Promotions, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 2001 - 8 / 2010
Accounting Controller
For a large advertising specialties vendor with a strong web presence, implement
ed accounts payable controls and procedures to ensure timely payment of liabilit
ies and invoices with purchase discounts. Launched the company's Budget Reportin
g System enabling Senior Management to make decisions on seasonal employee hirin
g, inventory levels, investment in capital, and expansion of products.
Improved Financial Reporting by designing Excel spreadsheets that analyzed sales
, payroll, margins, and costs. Designed Breakeven schedules to facilitate the id
entification of fixed and variable costs. Evolved the Payroll Department in the
dual role of an internal auditor and as a supervisor.
Employed expertise in payroll processing, voluntary / statutory deductions, unio
n payroll, 1099's, W2's, quarterly payroll tax returns, commission payments, and
employee benefits. Interfaced with the Payroll Manager in setting up controls,
processes, and specifications on the transition from ADP to Paychex for payroll
processing.
* Created a bi-lingual Benefits Department administering the Company Plan includ
ing major medical insurance, 401K, cobra offerings, flex spending, work opportun
ity tax programs, and other company benefits.
* Orchestrated the company's first bi-weekly payroll for salaried employees to s
ave cost and time.
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Ultramar Travel Agency New York, NY 2000 - 2001

Accounting Manager
Identified problems in cash applications, receivables, and collections, making r
ecommendations for improvement.
Implemented changes to the AS / 400 accounts payable system and set-up controls
and procedures. Analyzed monthly branch sales reports for Management and Airline
s Reporting Corporation (ARC), an airline-owned company providing transaction se
ttlement technology services.
* Processed and resolved debit memos received from airlines due to incorrect far
es, contract disputes, and agent errors.
* Performed monthly closing and ensured all deadlines were met.

Speedimpex USA Inc. Long Island City, NY 1997 - 2000

Assistant Controller
For a wholesale book distributor, resolved accounts receivable problems implemen
ting improved procedures in cash applications and returns involving problematic
collections at the New York and Washington, DC offices. Optimized
accounting tasks by training the staff on Excel and Word software programs.
* Initiated reduction in distribution of foreign press publications to clients w
ith high returns and more prudent circulation of products.
* Reconciled general ledger accounts and prepared financial statement presentati
ons.

City & Suburban Delivery Systems (formerly Metropolitan News Co.) Long Island
City, NY 1992 - 1997
Payroll Manager - City & Suburban
Supervised transitioning accounting and payroll systems that were integrated as
a result of the buy-out. Advised Labor Relations Counsel on compliance issues in
relation to truck drivers union contract requirements. Directed the payroll dep
artment and ensured the timely processing of payroll, compliance with company po
licy and union contract, and tax requirements.

Metropolitan News Company Long Island City, NY 1987 - 1992 Assist

ant Controller
Prepared the monthly and year-end closing. Supervised accounts payable and payro
ll personnel. Prepared bank reconciliations, income statement, balance sheet acc
ount analysis, payroll tax returns, and cash flow schedules. Introduced Lotus 12
3 as an upgraded replacement to manual written schedules and financial data anal
ysis.

TECHNOLOGY
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * AS / 400 * MAS90 * ADP * Paychex * Macola
* Windows
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY