MICHAEL GARRY

Jon Jeff Drive * Lilburn, GA 30047-4959

C: 678-296-6387
mg1038da2@westpost.net

ACCOUNTING EXECUTIVE
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Complete Accounting Cycle through Year End Close

ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE WITH NUMEROUS INDUSTRIES

Innovative accounting manager credited with consistently meeting ALL deadlines (

weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly) in challenging, competitive environments
, with outstanding success and near-immediate ROI from focused, driven fellow em
ployees and team members.
Creative leader who drives execution of targeted goals and deadlines-able to wor
k with other departments and outside vendors through training and understanding
of the different industries (insurance, public accounting, wholesale distributio
n, non-profit, and manufacturing)
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Strategic Planning * Implementation of New Software * Data Conversion *
Sales Tax Reporting - Budgeting & Forecasting * Ad hoc and On-Demand Reporting *
Budget Development and Analysis * Human Talent & Resources Issues & Trends -

ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP RESULTS

*Accounting Software Conversions. Converted 2 different companies from Peachtree
to Sage
MAS90 and MAS200 software with new chart of accounts and customization of F/S re
ports.
Solved problems and did trouble shooting during the conversion process.
*Multi State Payroll and Report procedure. Developed processes for all 50 states
and Canada.
*Staff training for new software installation. As Accounting Manager for Nichiha
USA, laid foundation and assisted with training new staff for Sage MAS200
*Critical data management plan. Advised I/T department as to needs for offsite s
torage and daily backup of all critical data. Coordinated evaluation and impleme
ntation.
*Human talent on-boarding program. Advised on, facilitated and performed new emp
loyee on-boarding in coordination with Human Resources. Researched and consulted
on financial perspective of employee benefits options and packages.

CAREER HISTORY & PERFORMANCE

THAI DINER, Lawrenceville, GA, 1/2010 - Present
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
Grew revenue results from specialty restaurant sales. Currently presenting insur
ance benefit analysis and securing additional data to facilitate follow-through
improvements with owner.
*Monthly Close includes preparation of F/S and multiple bank reconciliations.
*Prepare additional monthly reports including credit card statements to ensure r
eceipt of all monies due.
*Assisted with negotiation of insurance including general liability and workmen'
s compensation.
*Consulted on costs and menu pricing structure. Reset menu prices to maximize pr
ofits.
NICHIHA USA, INC., Norcross, GA, 7/2003-10/2009
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Streamlined accounting processes. Provided full range of accounting services and
reports as required by senior management and as dictated by US tax laws. Manage
d accounting function.
*Assumed full accounting functions from Vice President. Brought accounting funct
ion in-line with accepted US accounting practices.
*Prepared F/S, accrual calculations, journal entries, sales commission reports,
verification of amount
*Drove strategic plans for improved profit, designed custom accounting calendar
with detailed filings.
*Invoice and credit memo preparation, collection of A/R invoices past due that i
ncreased bottom line.
*Managed general ledger accounts and provided detailed analysis of revenue forec
ast and anticipated expenses.
*Trained and mentored new employees to improve financial and expense report prep
aration for company record-keeping obligations.
ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Atlanta, GA, 10/2000-2/2003
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Conceptualized, launched, and managed successful accounting operations and repor
ting processes.
*Prepared F/S statements and reports to the President and on-demand for the Boar
d of Directors.
*Managed all annual budgets and prepared detailed variances between budget vs. a
ctual.
*Responsible for bi-weekly payroll and Simple IRA plan administration for all em
ployees.
HARDLINE PRODUCTIONS, INC., Alpharetta, GA, 1/1999 - 7/2000
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
Rose through promotion to assume increased responsibility and challenging leader
ship roles.
Improved invoice processing and payment with original custom software reports. I
mplemented credit card payment capability.
*Assisted owner with F/S, monthly reports, weekly cash flow preparation, bank an
d credit card reconciliations.
*Led data conversion and software implementation from Peachtree Accounting to Sa
ge MAS90.
*Accountable for move of all company assets, including regular furniture and fix
tures, additional 10 embroidery machines, phone system and computer network (ser
ver, printers, monitors, etc.)
*Facilitated profit increase within 12 months of joining company.
*Improved company morale and product quality by advising employees to be more re
sponsive and pro active to assembly line situations during the manufacturing of
custom products.
*Prepared payroll for all employees, including calculation of overtime for hourl
y employees.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Minor in Accounting
Long Island University
KPMG SEMINAR, "JAPANESE NAIBUTOUSEI REQUIREMENTS - ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT OF INTER
NAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING" (MARCH 2007)
Continuing education plans interrupted by unemployment.
Intend to pursue and tailor to new employer needs and opportunities.

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
Sage MAS90
Sage MAS200 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Peachtree Accounting AND Intuit QuickBooks
Datafaction Applications for Business & High Net-Worth Management
SPC statistical analysis & Six Sigma tools for Excel
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
SOX Compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley)
Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent Oral and Written Communications