DANE BENSON
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Warfighter Focused Logistics
08.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 5, mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Input and manage AR & AP, including invoicing, statements, collections, vendor/customer relationships, 1099's, discrepancy resolution and cross-team collaboration.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Processed and validated payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and both company, customer and vendor requirements, and government regulations.
- Prepare customer and vendor credit applications.
- Oversee month-end closing activities and reporting.
- Managed monthly office expenditures, service procurement, and contract adherence.
- Full cycle GAAP accounting practices.
- Manage employee benefits, FTO, payroll and 401k.
- Implemented internal controls to reduce errors and fraud while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automated systems and reducing manual tasks.
- Drove cost reduction initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in existing processes and suggesting improvements based on best practices.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager
Wash Depot Holdings
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated year-end audits, providing necessary documentation and collaborating with external auditors.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Analyzed aging reports and provided recommendations for improving collections efforts.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Collaborated closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and reduced processing time.
- Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Spearheaded process improvements initiatives resulting in increased efficiency within the accounts payable department.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
Executive Administrator
Empire Legal Reporting
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Production, Shipping, Printing, & Binding
- Responsible for overseeing all accounting functions within the company
- Manage financial reporting processes and prepare monthly financial statements
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop and improve financial strategies
- Provide executive support to the CEO and handle administrative tasks
- Coordinate travel arrangements and manage calendar for the CEO
- Assist with scheduling meetings and organizing company events
- Manage expense tracking and reimbursement process
- Coordinate and prioritize incoming requests and correspondence for the CEO
- Data entry Database management and scanning
- Human Resources
- Customer Service
- Accounting: AP/AR, billing, payroll, account reconciliation
- Organized and coordinated conferences and daily, weekly and monthly meetings.
- Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for management team.
- Managed complex projects to successful completion, ensuring timely delivery of results to the CEO.
- Reviewed billing problems, researched issues, and resolved concerns.
- Managed monthly billing process to complete billings and returns to meet company revenue recognition policies.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies in invoicing by closely monitoring billing data and conducting regular audits.
- Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits, and credits.
- Reduced outstanding receivables by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Built rapport with customers by demonstrating understanding of their situation while seeking fair resolutions.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Assisted employees with benefits-related inquiries, ensuring prompt resolutions and increased satisfaction levels.
- Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.
- Managed leave of absence requests, collaborating closely with HR colleagues to ensure proper documentation and adherence to company policies.
Senior Credit Controller
First Choice Reporting
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Managing accounts receivable and collections processes
- Assessing creditworthiness of new and existing clients
- Resolving billing and payment discrepancies
- Reconciling customer accounts to ensure accuracy
- Preparing and sending customer invoices and statements
- Maintaining and updating customer credit files
- Communicating with clients to resolve outstanding payment issues
- Adhering to company credit and collection policies
- Coordinate with CFO to fast-track collections strategy
- Collaborated closely with other departments – such as Sales or Customer Service – to resolve billing issues promptly and prevent future occurrences.
- Negotiated payment terms with customers based on their individual circumstances, maintaining good relationships while protecting the company''s interests.
Accounting Manager
Associated Machine Co., INC
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Develop and manage accounting functions and processes for accounts receivable, accounts payable, including invoicing, statements, collections, and vendor/customer relationships and cross-team collaboration
- Implement controls and procedures for accurate payables and receivables management
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounts payable and accounts receivable aging reports
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and both company, customer and vendor requirements, and government regulations
- Reconciliation of customer and vendor aging reports and coordinate audit requests
- Prepare customer and vendor credit applications and access payment portals
- Oversee month-end/year-end closing activities and reporting for A/R, A/P and GL
- Prepare weekly payment schedules and cash flow requirements
- Analyze AR/AP records to resolve any discrepancies or issues
- Oversee 1099 creation and submission
- Assist with quarterly/annual tax reporting
- Managed monthly office expenditures, service procurement, and contract adherence
- Process payroll and manage employee benefits and 401(k)
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits
Bookkeeper - Office Adminstrator
Jeannie Reporting, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed day-to-day office operations
- Performed bookkeeping tasks
- Maintained financial records
- Processed payroll, commissions and expense reports
- Assisted with budgeting and financial planning
- Coordinated administrative tasks
- Prepared and submitted financial reports
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, statements, collections and monthly account reconciliations
- Managed office supplies and inventory
- Assisted with human resources tasks
Senior Accounting Specialist
Veritext Legal Solutions
10.2007 - 10.2013
- Managed IT systems and network infrastructure for the company
- Researched and resolved technical issues for employees
- Collaborated with upper management and purchasing team to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting
- Prepared customer invoices and statements and processed collections
- Utilized accounting software to process invoices and payments
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions and account balances
- Provided support and training to staff on software applications and systems
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLFREC I & II -
GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
01.2003
Skills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- GAAP understanding
- General ledger accounting
- Financial auditing
- Invoicing
- Quickbooks
- Payroll administration
- Month-end reporting
- Staff training and development
Certification
CERTIFIED FOOD AND BEVERAGE HANDLER
Computer Programs
- NetSuite
- Peachtree
- QuickBooks
- QuickBooks Enterprise
- QuickBooks Online
- MSOffice Professional
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Access
- Servers
- Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- Quicken
- Opera
- Amadeus
- Roommaster2000
- CutePDF Professional
- Profit Key
- SOLID Works
- CAM Works
- SonicWALL
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Warfighter Focused Logistics
08.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager
Wash Depot Holdings
02.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Administrator
Empire Legal Reporting
01.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Credit Controller
First Choice Reporting
07.2018 - 11.2019
Accounting Manager
Associated Machine Co., INC
04.2015 - 07.2018
Bookkeeper - Office Adminstrator
Jeannie Reporting, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Accounting Specialist
Veritext Legal Solutions
10.2007 - 10.2013
FREC I & II -
GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Miami Dade College
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