Clyde Nellis
Johnstown
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional experienced in financial statement analysis and account reconciliations. Delivered accurate financial records and efficient ledger management through strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks. Focused on regulatory compliance and enhanced financial decision-making through comprehensive reporting.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Bookkeeper
10HRS OR LESS TAX AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Johnstown, New York
01.1989 - Current
- Delivered tax and bookkeeping services to non-profit, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and general contracting organizations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements with general ledger entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, providing insights into company performance for stakeholders.
Staff Accountant
WEST & CO CPA PC
Gloversville, New York
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services for diverse clients.
- Managed monthly financial closings and reconciliations to ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Oversaw preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Developed and maintained detailed financial records using advanced accounting software systems.
Director of Finance
TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN
Johnstown, New York
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Managed the organizations financial system and performed monthly accounting processes for a $3,500,000 municipality.
- Collaborated with town supervisor and board to establish annual budget, supporting tracking and adherence to budgetary goals.
- Performed clean up duties with the town’s external municipal accountant in auditing, reviewing and recording adjusting journal entries of accounting records for three prior years accounting records.
- Reported financial information for grants and contracts.
FCA Bookkeeper/Accountant
FULMONT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION INC. /FOUNDATION OF FMCC
Johnstown, NY
12.2004 - 07.2014
- Managed full charge bookkeeping for auxiliary corporation and foundation at Fulton Montgomery Community College.
- Created accounting system for a $2,500,000 organization.
- Performed detailed reconciliations of subledgers to ensure accuracy.
- Full charge bookkeeping through trail balance.
- Executed cleanup of two years of bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Performed Cleanup on 2 prior years of bank reconciliations.
- Conducted monthly closings and prepared financial statements for monthly and annual reporting.
Accountant
FULMONT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
Fonda, NY
05.1998 - 12.2004
- Served as accountant for community service organization across Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties.
- Reviewed and prepared four years of accounting records for independent audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and validated revenue and expenditure reports across 16 programs for financial accuracy.
- Performed an internal audit on a $3,500,000 organization.
- Conducted internal audit for $3,500,000 organization, identifying discrepancies and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Accounting, Business Management
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Utica, New YorkAssociate of Applied Science - Accounting, Business Administration
FULTON–MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Johnstown, New YorkSkills
- Attention to detail, Problem Solving
- Accounting
- Quickbooks
- Invoice processing
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Accounting Detail Oriented
- Financial management
Timeline
Staff Accountant
WEST & CO CPA PC
10.2023 - 04.2024
Director of Finance
TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN
01.2017 - 09.2023
FCA Bookkeeper/Accountant
FULMONT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION INC. /FOUNDATION OF FMCC
12.2004 - 07.2014
Accountant
FULMONT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
05.1998 - 12.2004
Freelance Bookkeeper
10HRS OR LESS TAX AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
01.1989 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, Business Administration
FULTON–MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Accounting, Business Management
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE