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Bruce Harner

Accounting and Finance
Coral Springs,FL

Summary

Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accounting Manager

Anago Franchising, Inc.
2007 - 2023
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
  • Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.

Assistant Manager

Zales The Diamond Store
Tallahassee, FL
2004 - 2006
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.

Accounting Manager

Teachers Union Of Florida
06.1999 - 11.2003
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
  • Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.

Cost Accountant

Winchester Ammunition Facility
St. Marks , Florida
1995 - 1999
  • Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters.
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
  • Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs.
  • Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation.
  • Conducted product inventories for clients' products and translated findings into detailed financial reports.
  • Performed financial reporting, trend analysis and process improvement support.
  • Managed small clerical staff and oversaw financial procedures for [Type] company
  • Designed monthly and annual budgets design, labor and manufacturing.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Executive

Westinghouse
Orlando, FL
08.1989 - 09.1995
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
1986 - 1989

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1984 - 1986

Skills

  • Month-End Reporting
  • Bank Account Reconciliations
  • Invoicing
  • Tax Law Knowledge
  • Closing Procedures
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Budget Projections
  • Audit Coordination
  • Financial Management
  • Journal Entries
  • Forecasting
  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Budget Management
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Statement Review
  • Financial Reporting
  • Payroll
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • AP and AR Management
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Process Improvement
  • Staff Management
  • Quickbooks
  • Finance
  • GAAP Understanding
  • GL Entry Verification
  • Budget Development
  • Financial Auditing
  • Budget Compliance
  • Financial Statement Presentations
  • Payroll Processing
  • Year-End Closings
  • Statement Reviews
  • Excellent Team Leadership
  • Recruit Well-Qualified Staff
  • Bookkeeping
  • Manage Cash Flow
  • Familiar with Account Coding
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Account Analysis Expertise

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Anago Franchising, Inc.
2007 - 2023

Assistant Manager

Zales The Diamond Store
2004 - 2006

Accounting Manager

Teachers Union Of Florida
06.1999 - 11.2003

Cost Accountant

Winchester Ammunition Facility
1995 - 1999

Accounts Payable & Receivable Executive

Westinghouse
08.1989 - 09.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Florida Atlantic University
1986 - 1989

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Broward College
1984 - 1986
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