Dennis P.

Duggan
1100 Seagate Avenue #253 J
acksonville Beach, Fl 32266
Cell Phone (561) 306-1005
E-mail: ddee9e88@westpost.net

Profile: Looking for the opportunity to capitalize on my progressive accounting

experience to effectively coordinate and communicate information to all levels o
f a company.
- Financial statement preparation and analysis - Accounts Receiva
ble and Payable
- Management analysis reports - Int
ernal Controls-maintenance and review
- Experience with GAAP and SEC accounting - Budgeting and f
orecasting analysis
Professional Experience:
2/09-11/10 Accountant
Harrigan Properties
Owner and manager of properties in the Jacksonville ar
ea
* Responsible for the billing and collection of all rents; commercial and reside
ntial.
* Prepared Financial Statements and all annual and monthly leases.
* Assisted owner with all tax and community related issues.
4/08-12/08 Tax Accountant
Brown Jordan International Inc., Saint Augustine, Florida
International Company operating in North America, Europe and Asia
* Performed tax related functions for a $55 million company with 9 subsidiaries.
* Completed M-3 schedules for consolidated annual corporate tax return.
* Reviewed payroll and sales tax inconsistencies.
* Prepared franchise tax returns and annual reports for all states.
Negotiated a tax rating settlement with Alabama Unemployment resulting in a cred
iting of $18,763. Researched and received a $13,700 refund of a disputed overpa
yment to the California Tax Commission. Resolved disputes regarding state ID # f
or different companies operating in the same state.
1/08 - 4/08 Store Supervisor
Jackson-Hewitt, Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Income tax Preparation Company
* Responsible for preparing personal income tax returns.
* Supervise three Responsible for tax preparers and reviewed all tax returns
Coordinated all communication with main office and rev
iewed all tax returns
4/07 - 11/07 Senior Accountant
QSR Group, Jacksonville, Florida
A privately held franchise group with 3 companies and 36 outlets in 3 states.
Operating as contractor assisted Controller with reorganization of company for t
ransfer.
* Posted bank activity for 19 depository, 3 disbursement, 3 payroll and 3 corpor
ate bank accounts and completed reconciliation of each for 4-month period.
* Prepared monthly store financial reports and consolidated reports with varianc
e analysis.
* Allocated overhead costs with amortization and interest accruals.
* Analyzed balance sheet activity and prepared asset and liability reconciliatio
n with corroborating documents and adjusting entries when needed.
* Reorganized accounts receivable bringing customer accounts into balance.
* Prepared management and analysis reports as requested.
* Reviewed payroll and payroll tax returns
Reorganized procedures for posting vendor payments to correct outlets. Complied
detailed
financial statements analysis for each store preparing for final settlement conf
erence.

2004-2007 Accounting Manager

Big Boy Distribution, West Palm Beach Florida
A privately held $28 million international software wholesaler and distributor
Reported directly to the CEO overseeing four people. Responsible for all account
ing functions providing accurate and timely financial analysis.
* Managed all accounts receivable and sales, reconciling and analyzing balances
with customers, bringing all balance current and collecting outstanding revenue.
* Prepared monthly financial reports with variance analysis, reconciliation's an
d detailed gross margins by product and customer.
* Prepared cash flow report daily with cash transfers and receipts.
* Responsible for all cash activity including deposits and reconciliation's.
* Preparation of payroll and all tax returns: payroll and sales.
* Prepared annual budgets and cash forecasting.
Restated sales invoices for seven months prior to employment. Established cash
control procedures and instituted daily reconciling of warehouse inventory to bo
ok inventory.
Implemented accounts receivable policy requiring payment within 30 days.
1998-2004 Independent Accountant
Contractor with financial institutions and Fortune 500 Companies, NYC
Utilizing propriety software, my responsibilities increased as I took on more co
mplex accounting issues.
* Prepared financial reports and fiduciary tax returns at Marsh-McLennan Co.
* Analyzed banking transactions with on for TIAA-CREF Pension Funds.
* Participated in annual budget preparation at Colgate-Palmolive.
* Completed fund analysis and compilation at AIG.
* Assisted ABC News accounts receivable department with research and corrections
.
Prepared prior year worksheets for preparation of certified financial statements
and assisted
accountants with preparation of tax returns for two years at Dean & Deluca Food
Stores.
1993-1998 Accountant
Lanier Harbor Marina, Buford, Georgia
A privately owned company operating 600 boat slips, restaurant, and repair facil
ity.
In a controller capacity, working directly with the owner, managed and supervise
d all financial operations of Marina Operation
* Supervised and managed marina and office staff of twelve.
* Maintained income and expense accounts and supervised the monthly closes.
* Responsible for all cash activity, preparation of cash flow report and reconci
liations.
* Preparation of employee payroll and payroll tax returns.
* Prepared financial statements and asset analysis for bank auditors on a monthl
y basis
* Prepared accounts receivable for 600 boat slips, reconciling balance with cust
omers.
Purchased and implemented new general ledger software package and integrated bil
ling system replacing the existing manual system. Developed cash control polici
es for 5 cost centers.

Education: B.S. Degree Accounting, Saint Francis College, Brooklyn New York
Pursuing an Accounting/Finance MBA
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Lotus, QuickBooks, Turbo Tax, One
Write Plus Accounting software and McCormick & Dodge General Ledger package.